I’m optimistic friends. I live in the world of children, it’s impossible to not have hope. It’s strange to think there is a time when someone might come across this […]
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The Traveler’s Gift by Danielle Davison
It is often hard to see hope when struggling with grief. Danielle Davison has woven a beautiful journey of loss and hope in her debut picture book, The Traveler’s gift. […]
Read moreThe Adventures of Lily Huckleberry in Japan
As if snail mail isn’t exciting enough, this box lands on your doorstep loaded with adventure. Books open doors and some take us to places we dream of visiting. Lily […]
Read moreGreystone Kids
Five new picture books hit the shelves this September and they were meticulously crafted under a new imprint. You can see the talent in the detail before you open the […]
Read moreHow Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way: an interview with Kyo Maclear and Julie Mortsad
I am far from being successful (whatever that means), but I am ever so grateful to small readers who find ‘something’ in any book of mine.” Fujikawa Growing up Japanese-American, Gyo […]
Read moreBooks and Food with Kelsey Garrity Riley
Secret Society of Books: Two things I imagine for your book inspiration: Idea one: You were sitting in a cozy restaurant pushing your dumplings around on their plate and you […]
Read moreBooks to Celebrate Grandparents Day
“Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.” — Alex Haley – Alex Haley There are so many […]
Read moreElephant and Piggie creators of young readers
We hit a major milestone this past year, everyone in our household is officially an independent reader! My littlest one was reluctant to read out loud or on his own, […]
Read moreBooks on Death and Bereavement for Children
When I was six years old my father became ill by the time I was seven he had passed away. Seeing his health decline was painful and tumultuous. He didn’t […]
Read moreSelf-Publishing with Audrey Smit co-author of The Adventures of Lily Huckleberry
The Adventures of Lily Huckleberry are rich stories for your little adventurers that weave imagination & cultural discovery, bravery & laughter, beautiful artwork & the spirit of adventure. Kellie: You not only […]
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