You may have taken down the Christmas tree and found a perfect place to store your holiday gifts and toys, but Santa doesn't go away just because it's January. In fact, some children might even want to write to Santa Claus after the holidays are over.....and that is the basis … [Read more...]

I can't believe Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Where has fall gone? It was time to start reading (this year my daughter is reading to me) our new (and old favorite) Thanksgiving books. Here are a couple new ones this year, courtesy of HarperCollins. First up is Pete the … [Read more...]

It's time for a roundup - New Halloween Books for Kids 2013! Where's Boo? (A Hide-and-Seek Book) is an adorable board book for young children, especially so because of the velvety feel of the black cat on the cover (and last page). It's a hide-and-seek book, a bit different … [Read more...]

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with a chapter book aimed at children from ages 8-12. Snuggled up in bed, I devoured this book - and adored every second. The book --> Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, written by Chris Grabenstein, and a New York Times … [Read more...]

Someone I know and love just lost her first tooth this summer.  Another one is on the way.  We were both a little nervous. Yes, me too!  I didn't remember a thing about losing a tooth. With my mom not around to ask, I wondered if it would be hard to pull.  Would she cry? So many … [Read more...]