Children's Book Review

Children’s Book Review- Designed to Shine! Volume Two

Joy Resor has published a second book in her award-winning Designed to Shine series. Her newest debut is a lovely rhyme-filled book perfect for little readers and the young at heart!

Children's Book Review, Podcast Interviews

Shermaine Perry-Knights Publishes Book Series to Help a New Generation of Military Kids

Shermaine Perry-Knights has given military families a true gift through the pages of her awesome children’s book series, I Move A Lot and That’s Okay! The book series goes through all of the stages of a Permanent Change of Station (PCS)- a move between one duty station and another. For a child, this can be difficult as you have to pick up and move from your home to a whole new place. Sometimes within the United States and other times, across the world. In her book, she provides relatable, detailed descriptions of this process through sweet stories about military kids experiencing a PCS.

Children's Book Review, Military Community, Podcast

Donetta Gray Wilson debuts “Big God! Big Dreams! Dreams of a Dancer”

Donetta Gray Wilson has created a beautiful book to inspire young readers to go after their dreams! BIG GOD! BIG Dreams! provides hope, encouragement, and inspiration to young readers to dream big. The precious main character and little ballerina, Anna along with her friends, explore their BIG DREAMS and use their faith to achieve each God-given dream.

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Children’s Book Review- Captain Fantastic and the Chocolate Planet

In the newest release in the series by author Tommy Balaam, Captain Fantastic and his four-legged friend visit a planet made of CHOCOLATE and CONFECTIONS! What kiddo doesn’t dream of living in a world made of candies and treats!? The super duo think they have landed on the best planet in the universe. They explore from Cookie Dough Cove to Mount Honeycomb underneath marshmallow clouds. It seems to be a dream come true!

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Children’s Book Author, Julie Samra, Pulls from World Travel to Create Rich Stories for Young Readers

Julie Samra is the author of an adorable children’s chapter picture book, Kadoo and Ladoo: Mystery of the Missing Necklace. The book’s colorful pages are filled with sweet messages and Indian heritage. The book features two best friends, Kadoo and Ladoo who live in an Indian village and are always searching for excitement. The little detectives discover their aunt’s favorite necklace has gone missing and begin a journey that takes them seeking clues throughout their village.

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Empowering Reads for Kids- San Diego Living

Change in life can be unavoidable, but change can be difficult for little ones. From moving to a new home, a new school, welcoming a new sibling, children may need extra support coping with some of these big life transitions. Two new #EmpoweringReads can help your kids deal with change and learn to embrace new… Continue reading Empowering Reads for Kids- San Diego Living

Children's Book Review

Children’s Book Review- Chunck-A-Monk, The Big Black Skunk

According to research performed by author Michael Passafiume, one in five kids report they've been bullied in some fashion. For parents, this statistic can be a daily nightmare in assisting their child process their emotions. Passafiume wanted to create a book to help children accept and appreciate what makes them different from others which is the primary theme in his adorable, newly published children’s picture book: Chunck-A-Monk: The Big Black Skunk.

Children's Book Review

Children’s Book Review: Colin’s Courage by Tools of the Heart

Expressing Confidence in Yourself We should all strive to be respectful and self-confident. Always stand up for yourself, even in difficult situations. In Colin’s Courage book 6 in the series by Tools of the Heart, Gruber the raccoon shows his true stripes once again. The furry rascal speaks very rudely to Colin the Oak Tree… Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Colin’s Courage by Tools of the Heart

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Tools of the Heart Book Series

About the Author: Patrick Arguin is an educator and proud co-creator of Tools of the Heart, where he combines three passions; illustrating, communicating and helping little ones blossom into their own! Originally developed in French with the help of two heart-minded collaborators, later to be translated in English, Tools of the Heart aims to help young children learn… Continue reading Tools of the Heart Book Series

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20 Santa Approved Children’s Book Author’s Works

Read my list of 20 Santa approved children’s book authors whose amazing works should be under your Christmas Tree for the young readers in your life! 🌲 📚 🎅🏻