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Ok, everyone, you’re going to want to read this and then head to my Instagram page to enter– I’ve got a 3-month subscription to Page 1 Kids to give to one of you!

As you may have seen on my Instagram page over the last few months, back in January I applied to be, and was accepted to be, a Page 1 Kids ambassador. That meant that I received a 3-month subscription to receive their book boxes in exchange for sharing our honest thoughts and feelings on the service.

And, I gotta tell you… After receiving our first box, I was sold! One of the aspects of Page 1 Kids that makes them stand out from other children’s book subscription services (of which there are many, these days!) is that you can communicate specific requests, requirements, wishes, and/or needs with them, and they’ll find a book to fulfill what you’ve communicated! Continue reading “Page 1 Kids 3-Month Subscription Giveaway” →

To celebrate the month of love, kindness, and giving, I have joined some amazing Instagram accounts to bring a little more bookish love into your February. This month is often filled with chocolates and flowers – but you know we love good kids’ books around here!!

The giveaway includes:

1.  Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late by Mo Willems

2.  The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog by Mo Willems

3.  Pigeon Soft Toy from Yottoy Productions, Inc.

4.  A Malala Yousafzai themed WonderCrate Box (including Who is Malala Yousafzai book, Give Voice Postcards, Roll Models Card game, Metal carrying case and magnet) from Wonder Crate

5.  A white library card tote bag from Out of Print

Do you want a chance to win? Simply visit my Instagram page (you can find it by clicking here!), find my post from Monday, February 4, and follow the directions to enter! Best of luck to you– I hope you win!

The Academy Awards of children’s literature, the American Library Association’s youth media awards, were announced Monday morning… A few followers had asked me to hold off on sharing my thoughts, because they were still reading through hopeful award winners for their own mock votes with their children, but given how absolutely excited I was for the day to come and to see what won each award, I’ve held off as long as I can! Continue reading “Our Caldecott Medal Opinions 2019” →

The above photo is one my wonderful husband snapped when he got home from work one day last week, and it’s truly typical in our house and not staged! 

I am a former third grade teacher (10 year in the classroom, almost all in third grade) turned stay-at-home mother to two amazing girls (ages 5 and almost 3). When I was in the classroom, my husband would frequently ask when my classroom library would be finished… Umm, as long as they keep making new and wonderful books, it’ll never be finished!

Now as a mom, I still love reading, enjoying, and learning from books as much as I ever did. My friends and family frequently ask for book recommendations or help with literacy development and understanding, so I thought a website like this would be an easy way to share and archive my thoughts. 

Welcome to my website, and thanks for following me on this journey! Below, please comment with any topics or ideas around which you’d love some book recommendations!