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A Can-Can of Courage and Culture In a literary landscape that’s finally beginning to reflect the kaleidoscope of identities that shape our world, Maysoon Zayid, The Girl Who Can Can … Continue reading “Maysoon Zayid, The Girl Who Can Can” Review: A Joyful Leap for Representation in Children’s Literature
Home for Margaret by Denise Davy is a tender, transformative picture book that introduces young readers to the realities of homelessness through the eyes of a compassionate child. With lyrical … Continue reading Empathy in Every Page: A Heartfelt Review of “Home for Margaret” by Denise Davy
Introduction: Where Fear Meets Wonder If you’ve ever watched a child stare into the dark with wide eyes—half terrified, half enchanted—then Nightmare Jones will feel like a mirror to their … Continue reading “Nightmare Jones” by Shannon Bramer: A Poetry Collection That Dares Kids to Feel the Fear—and Love It
#MelAndNikkiReview | Empowering Young Minds Through Science, Storytelling, and Heart Introduction: A Book That Lights the Way Forward In a time when children are absorbing the weight of the world—climate … Continue reading The Story and Science of Hope: A Radiant Blueprint for Resilience
A Splash of Stillness: Bashō Meets the Fame-Hungry Pests In A Pond, A Poet, and Three Pests, Caroline Adderson crafts a cheeky, contemplative fable that dances between the absurd and … Continue reading Splash of Genius: A Whimsical Dive into ‘A Pond, A Poet, and Three Pests’ by Caroline Adderson
Beneath the stars, a woman stood, With maps and dreams and cosmic wood. She traced the skies, the stones, the lore, And opened wide the science door. ~ Momma Braga … Continue reading Rock Star – A Celestial Tribute to Ursula Marvin’s Legacy
A Whisper That Roared: Why Words Matter Is a Must-Read for Every Young Heart In a world where loud voices often drown out quiet truths, Words Matter by Anita Fitch … Continue reading “Words Matter” Children’s Book Review: A Lyrical Tribute to Courage, Conscience and the Power of Truth
One can of noodles, one pair of mittens, One child’s heart, where kindness glistens. A hundred squares, a classroom goal, A lesson learned that touched the soul. To give, to … Continue reading “One Can”: A Tender Tale of Giving, Receiving, and the Power of One
Beneath my feet, the stories sleep, Of mammoths, treaties, tears so deep. A street that speaks in silent grace, Of every child, of every place. ~ #MelAndNikkiReview Synopsis Written by … Continue reading My Street Remembers: A Poignant Picture Book on History, Land & Reconciliation
Snowflakes fall and stories grow, A hat takes flight in drifting snow. A journey starts with skies so wide, And magic walks right by our side. ~ Momma Braga A … Continue reading Snow Kid by Jessie Sima: A Winter Tale of Friendship, and Wonder
A Cosmic Call to Action: “Press 1 for Invasion” Delivers Laughs, Heart, and Tentacled Trouble J.A. Dauber’s Press 1 for Invasion is a riotous blend of suburban school life and … Continue reading “Press 1 for Invasion” by J.A. Dauber: A Zany Sci-Fi Adventure That Rings Loud for Middle Grade Readers
A Story That Glows With Meaning In a world where children’s books often sparkle with fantasy, All the Stars in the Sky by Art Coulson shines with something deeper—truth, tradition, … Continue reading “All the Stars in the Sky” by Art Coulson: A Cherokee Tale of Love, Legacy & Community