by A.S. Hardin | Feb 16, 2024 | Blogs/Podcasts
2023 is over, 2024 has finally begun and we’ve all gotten through that yearlong January. I jest, but I’m curious. Did you meet your reading goal last year? I know I sure didn’t. Whether your goal was a hundred books or just twenty-four sometimes we simply get too busy...
by K.A. Ramstad | Dec 2, 2022 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Nick, the Christmas Coyote, by Tami Johnson, is great for kids ages six to eight. The illustrations capture the somberness of wintry skies yet the vibrancy of Christmas trees and presents. When showing summer scenes, the blues and greens shine on the pages. The main...
by K.A. Ramstad | Feb 4, 2022 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Shy Willow by Cat Min is about a timid rabbit called Willow who lives in an abandoned mailbox. She hates being outside. After all, a rabbit can be afraid of flying soccer balls, noisy children, and cars. One hilarious picture shows part of her dislike for the busy...
by K.A. Ramstad | Dec 24, 2021 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Looking for a Christmas story for your kids? The Christmas Fox by Anik McGrory is a simple, yet sweet, story to read for the wintry holiday. The story starts with a woodpecker telling the fox that a baby is coming, and the news must be spread. Instead of responding,...
by K.A. Ramstad | Dec 10, 2021 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
The Carousel, written by Liz Rosenberg and illustrated by Jim Lamarche, is a first-person story of a girl riding magical horses with her sister. The soft, dark colors create an atmosphere of mystery. Before the girls see the horses, an illustration has clouds shaped...