Watching Daisy, my daughter and son-in-law's dog, inspired me to write this short children's book, Daisy in the Country. See below. Page 1 - Daisy in the Country Daisy is an Australian Cattledog who lives in New York City with her brother, Oliver, though everyone calls him Ollie. One day,...
The Girl Who Figured it Out by Minda Dentler – Review
In a world where children's literature is packed with magical creatures and superhero fantasies, Minda Dentler's "The Girl Who Figured it Out" stands as a beacon of inspiration that's firmly rooted in reality. Illustrated by Stephanie Dehennin, this book is a testament to the human spirit and an empowering narrative...
Why Reading To Children Is Important
Did you know that starting in kindergarten, if a student reads or is read to for 20 minutes a day at home, they will hear 1.8 million words per year? By 6th grade they will have read for 851 hours! So, why is reading to children important? About the Interview...
Children’s Book Review: A Child Called You
I don't know why I get children's books sent to me. I'm not a mommy blogger but I get them non the less. Recently I received a book, A Child Called You by JD Wise and illustrated by Rachel Novel. A Child Called You Message The message of the book...
New Bilingual LGBT+ Children’s Book Explores Relationships
A new children's book, which is also bilingual in English and in Spanish, was recently published. The book explores the relationships between children, their gender, and sexuality. In English it's called, Pepito has a Doll (Pepito Tiene una Muneca in Spanish.) Pepito Has a Doll The book is about a...