If you have a little one in an area that rarely sees any snowfall, like in Florida, then you might want to check out Amy Sweezey's book, It Never, Ever Snows in Florida. Amy's book is an adorable little story about AJ, a young boy who just wants it to snow in Florida. AJ's mom is a meteorologist and she passes weather knowledge to AJ and thus the reader learns a bit about … [Read more...] about It Never, Ever Snows in Florida – By Amy Sweezey
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National Geographic Kids – Weird But True 10th Anniversary
Just before Christmas, our Elf on the Shelf emerged one day with a number of books from National Geographic Kids including a few from the Weird But True series. It only took moments for my Little One's radar to zone in on them and squeal... oh Weird But True books, Mom listen to this one. Sorry Elf on the Shelf, I hope you were not reading those! :) Although my Little One … [Read more...] about National Geographic Kids – Weird But True 10th Anniversary
The Toilet Papers, Jr.
If the name Jaimie Engle sounds familiar, then you have probably heard me talking about her amazing books. Jaimie is an amazing writer and I am always excited when she has a new book come out. Jaimie Engle's latest book is something for kids 8 to 12 years and is called The Toilet Papers, Jr.: A Short Story Collection for Kids. Don't you hate losing your place in your … [Read more...] about The Toilet Papers, Jr.
The Toilet Papers by Jaimie Engle
I have reviewed a number of books from Jaimie Engle and have always been swept off my feet with her ability to tell a story and her overall writing skills. Jaimie is able to tell a story that you get swept into the world and never want to leave. Putting a Jaimie Engle book down is almost impossible. There is a sense of withdrawal from the magically woven words, that tell an … [Read more...] about The Toilet Papers by Jaimie Engle
Dreamland Review
Dreamland was written by a physician and her young daughter to help families deal with loss. Whether the loss of connection or the loss of a loved one, meeting in Dreamland, allows Niyah and her mother to share whimsical joy and each other. Loss is a tough thing for kids to deal with. I know that my Little One has had a tough time processing loss of dogs, and people over … [Read more...] about Dreamland Review