Unlimited Squirrels: Who is the Mystery Reader? Mo Willems NEWEST Book + Giveaway!

Unlimited Squirrels: Who is the Mystery Reader? is the latest addition to the series by Mo Willems. The Unlimited Squirrels books combine hilarious narrative stories with surprising nonfiction content making them like no other pre-reader series. In our house, we read daily. Sometimes finding new books to keep Sawyer interested can be hard. In second grade, he's moved past or read most of … [Read more...]

No Yeti Yet Book Review & Giveaway

Now that it is cold, windy, and freezing outside I have started to switch out our Fall books for winter ones. Winter is a hard season for me to find books for that aren't holiday related. We are going to move to Denver in the next few weeks and I really wanted to find all the best winter snow books I could find. My kids are so excited to live where they can build snowmen and go exploring in the … [Read more...]

Mother Bruce Book Is Perfect Book To Snuggle Up With {& Giveaway!}

I really love books, but especially children’s books. We have quite the collection of books and I love finding new ones. The fall is the perfect time of year to snuggle up with my kids and read. Hayden is such a great reader and it is so fun that he can read to his little sister now. Our favorite book this fall is called "Mother Bruce," written and illustrated by Ryan T. Higgins. The Mother … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Book Round-up

My family LOVES books.  My mom is a first grade teacher so when I was a kid we were always encouraged to read good books.  That love of books has carried over to me as the mom now, and it is so fun to find great books for my kids.  I truly believe reading often to your kids promotes good language, reading, and writing skills.  Both of my kids already love the time we spend sitting and reading … [Read more...]

Buddy and The Nature Trackers from Readers Digest Children’s Books {Review & Giveaway}

My 4 year old son, Hayden, is busy.  Super busy and super smart.  He loves imagining and pretending.  I am often not "mommy," but a robot, super spy, or a train conductor.  His favorite new thing to be is a "master of disguise."  I love it; I love that he is using his brain and being so creative.  It is difficult sometimes finding things to keep his brain going though, and encouraging him to learn … [Read more...]

I See Me! Snuggle Bunny Personalized Book

When I had my boys I always said that I would make sure they had names that were of common spelling and often able to be found on personalized items. My niece has her named spelled differently then her common spelling and she use to be so upset never finding her name on anything. Then I had Sawyer and that rule was clearly broken. While it's not the most uncommon name it's definitely not one you … [Read more...]

New Releases!!! MY LOVE WILL BE WITH YOU and HEART OF TEXAS: A Lone Star ABC by Laura Krauss Melmed

A Hug Goes Around I had the honor of getting a sneak peek to author and mother Laura Krauss Melmed's new books that were just released today! Not only did I get to read her fabulous new children's books but I also had the opportunity to ask her a few questions and share them with you! All of her books are available for purchase directly off her website or at major book stores like Barnes & … [Read more...]