Lester Lion Calls 911 is the perfect book for small children written by Donna M. Cramer. This easy-to-read picture book is sure to captivate young minds, and teach them a useful lesson concerning the importance of knowing not just how to call 911, but when to call 911. Lester Lion Calls 911 first captivates interested... Continue Reading →
Mirror Me by Robynn Hyde
Mirror Me is a conundrum. It is a charming picture book with colourful and diverse illustrations that will draw in young readers, with an unexpected turn in its narrative. Mirrors are innocuous objects that are rarely thought about unless they are needed. Choosing a mirror as the vehicle of this narrative is not an original... Continue Reading →
Lumpy’s Gift by Christopher Packard
What a lovely, warm and sweet story about the wettest, coldest and muddiest thing there is out there, clay. In this children's book by Christopher Packard, illustrated by Jill Packard, you will meet Lumpy, the clay, that just wanted to live his life, in his muddy, wet house and enjoy his time, until one day... Continue Reading →
An Owl Without a Name by Jenna Greene
From the very first page, An Owl Without A Name captured my attention. Being a mother, I have indulged in a lion’s share of children’s literature and I love the gentle way themes are introduced and the joy that seems to emanate from the pages of this book. I imagine Jenna Greene, the author having... Continue Reading →
Teddy loses his ears by Christine Milkovic Krauss
I am one of Teddy’s biggest fans! Christine Milkovic Krauss crafts endearing stories full of charm and layered with themes. Together with the illustrations of Cierra Van Nes, Teddy’s books are brimming with life! These books have captured a certain level of nostalgia while exploring modern themes. Teddy Loses His Ears is another beautiful and... Continue Reading →
How to be a Goldfish by Jane Baird Warner
How to be a Goldfish by Jane Baird Warren is a moving story about family, courage, and heroism. This short novel is deceptively nuanced and layered with themes just as relevant today as the time in which the story was set: 1981. Using the Sinclair and Macrath families, Baird Warren eloquently disclosed historical travesties committed... Continue Reading →
Teddy Loves Spaghetti by Christine Milkovic Krauss
Teddy Loves Spaghetti is a charming book that explores pet nutrition by highlighting the differences in the eating habits of cats versus humans. Surprisingly, there hasn’t been a book like this before, at least in this format. Though Teddy is a cat, Krauss used him as the impetus to introduce the topic and broaden the... Continue Reading →
