Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it’s a special time of year for me because my sweet mom is thriving and doing well at ninety-three!  What better gift for moms everywhere than with books!  Except for the first book, all of these are picture books and are good for the whole family.

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This is the last review this month dedicated to one of the most elegant visages in language: poetry. These picture books beg to be read out-loud to all ages allowing eloquence, alliteration and dichotomy to prevail.
The Princess and the Peas, by Caryl Hart, and illustrated with mixed media by Sarah Warburton, is an adorable tale [...]

April is poetry month, and it’s one of my cherished genres, so I’m dedicating the month to “the poem”. The following poetry books should be read out loud to, and by, kids of all ages which would help deepen their appreciation of word placement and descriptions, while strengthening their memories.

The New Kid on the [...]

I want to direct this review to the outstanding contributions from Deseret Book Company. This company is above and beyond any other publisher in the pursuit of producing outstanding literature that is uplifting, inspirational and entertaining.
I am continually reading through dozens and dozens of children’s books sent to me from all of the major [...]

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and what a perfect time to show others that you care about them. Here are some lovely books that express how we feel about each other. The first book is a picture book and is great for all ages. The rest, except for the last book, are picture [...]

It’s time to get those special presents for loved ones and what better type of present than BOOKS! For the next several weeks leading up to Christmas I will have some of the best gift-giving books that have been recently published. This week’s review centers on non-fiction books which can apply perfectly to families [...]

It’s a continual problem to find books for kids that are so good that it keeps them reading clear to the end. Here are more outstanding books for ages nine and older that will likely keep them reading deep into the night!  Only the last book is better suited for ages seven to ten. This [...]

Good writing skills seem to be less and less common as kids of all ages type or text to communicate their thoughts.  But, it’s a proven fact that the more children read, the better their writing skills. Here are some outstanding books to help initiate thought and motivate the reader to create by writing down [...]

Independence Day is a great time to appreciate our blessed country and reflect on all who have sacrificed their lives to help make it great!  Here are some great books about our USA. The first five are picture books and are good for all ages. Unless stated, the rest of the books are best suited [...]

Your son, daughter, relative or friend may be entering a new phase of school or life by leaving kindergarten, elementary, middle or high school – or completing their college education. Here are some outstanding new books that will not only entertain, but enlighten their way to their new lives.  The first three books are good [...]