FROM THE AUTHORS OF THE ACCLAIMED BEAUTY AND THE BEAK About The Book Only ten days old, two wild osprey chicks become orphans when a powerful storm shatters their forest nest. Raptor biologist Janie Veltkamp is in a race against time to nurse the chicks back to health and place them in a new nest with new osprey parents. But will the new parents accept Swoop and Soar as their own young? Or will theRead More →

Spotlight Tour Author Interview and Giveaway   Join Us for This Tour from November 15 to November 30   Book Details: Book Title:  Dumplings Mean Family by Jennifer ShawCategory:  Children’s Non-Fiction (Ages 3-7), 32 pagesGenre: Children’s Picture BookPublisher:  This Side Up LLCRelease Date: May 2021Tour dates: November 15 to November 30Content Rating:  G.     Book Description: Telly Award -winning artist Jennifer Shaw’s new children’s book, “Dumplings Mean Family,” is told from her son Ethan’s perspective asRead More →

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Book Review & Giveaway An Empowering Story for Healthy Children Who Care About a Person Living with Cancer   Join us for this tour from Jan 5 to Feb 1, 2021! Book Description M.C. is a cancer cell who shares just enough information about the nature of the disease to promote dialogue and minimize fear. The scary part of cancer is the unknown. Learn about doctors who look for cancer.Understand feelings children experience and learn waysRead More →

Books from series by Marla Conn

Book Tour, Review and Giveaway I’m thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE READING HOUSE SETS 1-5 by Marla Conn. Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours Description The Reading House Sets 1–5 (on sale January 5, 2021) include The Reading House Set 1: Letter Recognition A–L Set 1: Letter Recognition A-L includes 12 leveled storybooks featuring colorful animal characters, an activity sheet, a classroom guide with suggestions for use, and reward stickers. InRead More →

Book for little Architects

You’ll Love What You Find Inside! From The Publisher An introduction to architectural creation, the 95 precut cardboard elements in this book can be combined in an infinite variety of ways to build all sorts of fantastical structures. Follow the full-color idea diagrams to create more than 20 unique projects, then disassemble them and try something different. Developing direction-following skills and 3-D creativity, this kit allows young architects to both learn traditional design rules andRead More →

book by Karen S. Robbins and J. James

– An Introduction to the Flag – Book Blurb The American flag waves in reverence for many—for the immigrants who came and built a nation with hard work and ingenuity and for all who continue to defend and serve our nation. The verse and artwork resonate with the symbolism that represents the very characteristics of our nation and offers young readers a clear understanding of how one part of our country says so much. TheRead More →

author Enric Jardi

Do You See What I See? Look carefully at every page because things aren’t always what they seem to be. Dr. Goodview shows and explains more than 20 optical illusions to educate and entertain with amazing effects. The above is an example of the many pages of fun experiences. The next page has a disc that should be turned to the left. Then afterward there is an explanation of why your brain is tricked intoRead More →

Book About Creator of Pippi Longstockings

Little People, BIG DREAMS (43) Book Blurb In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover how Astrid Lindgren grew up to become one of the world’s best-loved authors, and the creator of the irresistible Pippi Longstocking. Little Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very happy, so happy that she never wanted to grow up. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid herRead More →

Nonfiction Tennis book

Little People, BIG DREAMS (44) Publisher’s Description Evonne grew up on a hot, dusty farm in Australia. She was the third of eight children, and descendant of the Wirundjuri people, who have lived on the land for more than 60,000 years. Her talent for tennis was discovered at a local tennis club, and before she knew it, the girl dreaming about the place called “Wimbledon” was playing on center court. This moving book features stylish andRead More →

Schiffer Publishing Craft Book

Publisher’s Description In just five simple steps, children can make a variety of whimsical objects such as race cars, a rabbit, a puzzle, and a marble run out of wood. Fourteen projects make clever use of commonly available materials and simple tools, turning clothespins, corkboard, and wooden blocks into lasting crafts and toys. Children five years and older will develop fine motor skills, feed their creativity, and be encouraged to find new uses for everydayRead More →

Schiffer Craft Book for Kids

Publisher’s Description In just five simple steps, children can make fun, memorable crafts out of plastic, including an octopus, a hairy bug, a puppet theater, and gifts for friends. Fourteen projects make clever use of plastic items we find in our everyday lives, such as cups, plates, hair curlers, and drinking straws. Children five years and older will develop fine motor skills, feed their creativity, and be encouraged to find new uses for items weRead More →

Schieffer Publishing

Publisher’s Description Find out how easy it is to make a wide range of clay objects using only the most commonly available materials and simplest techniques—no baking required! In 5 easy steps, children can make the air-dry clay models. These whimsical designs allow kids to get their hands messy modeling clay immediately, with rewarding results. Sculpt balls of colored clay into a friendly Martian, a funny cow, a jewel-like necklace, a pear jar, and otherRead More →

– Shhh, What Beautiful Things Are You Missing? – Publisher’s Overview Meet Ruby, a plucky young girl who uncovers the wild side of her city neighborhood with the help of a grown-up friend. When Ruby realizes there are amazing birds right in her neighborhood, her imagination takes flight. Birders have a name for the moment they get hooked—they call it their spark moment. This is the story of Ruby’s spark moment in her very ownRead More →

STEM book about scientists

– Wear It With A Smile – Publishers Overview: “From head to toe, and in between, scientists get dressed for the work they do and the places they do it!” In Scientists Get Dressed, stunning and engaging “you are there” photos and fun-fact filled text let readers discover how scientists suit up, gown up, gear up, even dress up in costume to do their jobs. Young readers (and listeners) meet real scientists facing the challenges ofRead More →

DIY Cardboard Projects

– Over 15 Amazing Cardboard Creations – Authors: Fiona Hayes & Christiane Engel Publisher: QEB Publishing (October 15, 2019) Genre: Picture Book/Nonfiction Hardback: 48 pages Description (publisher) Nothing beats the joy a cardboard box can bring on a rainy day. Want to fly a plane? Get a cardboard box. Want to go to space? Cardboard box. Want to build a castle and hold a jousting tournament? That’s right – you need a cardboard box! Cardboard CreationsRead More →

Persnickety Press

by Dr. Lee Alan Dugatkin & Dr. Lyudmila Trut Authors: Dugatkin & Trut Publisher: Persnickety Press (August 27, 2019) Genre: STEM, Nonfiction, Animals Pages: 32 Age Range: 3 – 7 Synopsis: (Publisher) The true story of a fox that became a woman’s best friend, from award-winning publisher, Persnickety Press. Based on and written by the award-winning author of HOW TO TAME A FOX AND BUILD A DOG and hailed by the NYTimes Book Review as “Sparkling…Read More →

STEM Book Cover of Eagle

How Science, Technology, and a 3D-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle Authors: Deborah Lee Rose and Jane Veltkamp Publisher: Persnickety Press (August 2017) Genre: STEM, Nonfiction, Animals Hardback/Paperback: 48 pages Age Range: 5 – 13 Synopsis (Publisher) Beauty and the Beak is the multiple-award-winning story of an injured Bald Eagle, the team that rescued her, and the life-saving technology that gave her a brand new beak. Renowned children’s science writer Deborah Lee Rose and raptorRead More →

26 Family-Friendly Activities About: Stars, Planets, And Observing The World Around You Great for STEM Learners Author: Michelle Nichols Publisher: Quarry Books; Abridged Edition edition (October 2, 2018) Genre: Nonfiction Series: Book 2 of 8 in the Little Learning Labs Series Paperback: 80 pages / 100 color photos Age Range: 8 – 11 My Thoughts: From Quarto Knows Mini astronomers will learn about things such as the size and scale of planets using sandwich cookies and tennisRead More →

Book by Laura Gehl

Follow Your Dreams Author: Laura Gehl Illustrators: Louise Pigott and Alex Oxton Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company; (October 2019) Genre: Picture Book Hardcover: 32 pages My Thoughts: I felt so lucky to get to review this book by one of my favorite picture book authors, Laura Gehl. If you haven’t read My Pillow Keeps Moving or I Got A Chicken For My Birthday you will certainly want to pick up a copy. I’m going toRead More →

Car and Trucks Book

Great Resource For Curious Kids Author: Neil ClarkIllustrator: Neil ClarkPublisher: QEB Publishing (May 14, 2019) Genre: Picture Book Series: Clever Cogz Pages: 24 Description: Join Cogz the Robot Dog and discover all about how cars, trucks and other big vehicles work, in this bright and fun STEM title. Cogz and his mice sidekicks, Nutty and Bolt, guide the reader through the workings of a car, looking closely at all the different parts. Covering key STEMRead More →