Safe Book Reviews
The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy
Over the past year, I’ve read some truly wonderful chapter books, and this one easily ranks in my top five favorites. The Penderwicks: A Summer
Little Helper, Big Imagination
Encouraging your little one as a helper can transform the way they see chores, turning them into fun and meaningful moments. Little Helper, Big Imagination
The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest
Introduce your family to The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest by Heather Lang, illustrated by Jana Christy for Calkins Creek
Polly and the Screen Time Overload
Books can be wonderful tools for parents and caregivers to start meaningful conversations with their kids—especially about tough topics. One subject that can stir up
Best Buddies
Do you have a reluctant reader at home? If your child is just beginning to build reading fluency, the Best Buddies series by Vicky Fang
The Jesus Storybook Bible
Ash Wednesday is March 5th, which starts Lent. Whether you traditionally observe Lent or not, I have a fun idea for preparing your heart for
Bears Make the Best Math Buddies
How perfect is it to pair our counting bears with Bears Make the Best Math Buddies by Carmen Oliver and illustrated by Jean Claude for
Brain Twisters Smart Puzzles
If you have a child like mine, one puzzle book is never enough! This one, Brain Twisters: Smart Puzzles by Arcturus Limited, offers a greater
How Many Hugs?
Is this a sweet picture book about parents cuddling their babies, or is it math? Great question! How Many Hugs? by Heather Swain, illustrated by
Science Puzzles for Clever Kids
I have a child who absolutely loves puzzles and brain teasers. Worksheets, logic puzzles, games—he’s all in! A few years ago, I bought him Science
Hector Fox Book Series
We have been enjoying the Hector Fox stories in our home. We recently read three books from the Hector Fox series by Astrid Sheckels, published
My Love for You is Always
Lunar New Year is almost here, and I found the sweetest book to help celebrate the season! My Love for You Is Always by Gillian
Where Do Creatures Sleep at Night
I love a good bedtime book! Getting your little one snuggled, cozy, and ready for bed isn’t always easy, but settling down with a book