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Summer is here….even if the weather doesn’t make it feel like it. Of course we haven’t had the “official” first day of summer, but in our house, when school is over, summer begins. Today is our daughter’s last day of school. I’m still riding a charter bus across the country to Florida with the high…

First of all, thanks to all of you for understanding my need to step back for a time. Thanks to the publishers, the publicists, and the authors for supporting my decision and giving me the time I needed to focus on other things. My dad is home and is improving more than we dreamed to…

I wanted to briefly pop in and update you on what I’ve been reading. Some of these were review books and others are some oldies that have been on my list for awhile. Between visiting and caring for my parents and preparing for graduation, I’ve found reading to be an important escape. I’ve enjoyed every…

As I mentioned in my previous post, I am needing to take some time to focus on family. My dad went into the hospital on April 5th and is finally coming home today. Our crisis is over, but there is a new normal. Dad is home and we are so thankful. He will need a…

I wanted to let all my loyal readers, fellow bloggers, publicists, authors, and publishers know that my dad is in the hospital and spending time with him is a priority right now. Any posts and reviews planned for the coming days and weeks may not happen as scheduled. Rest assured that I will catch up…

WAKE UP, COLOR PUP By: Taia Morley Published: March 12, 2019 Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Fiction Young children will delight in seeing the puppy travel through his day, adding color to his coat. The puppy is greeted in the morning by a little, yellow bird. The puppy is white, but as he…

THE PEACE DRAGON By: Linda Ragsdale Illustrated by: Marco Furlotti Published: September 12, 2018 Publisher: Flowerpot Press Fiction Sherwyn gets quite a surprise while out and about one day. He runs into a dragon. At first, he screams and is quite scared. But the dragon just keeps smiling at Sherwyn. So, Sherwyn decides to talk…

This is my monthly roundup of books that were added to my shelves in the last month. I also share an update with you on other things going on in my life. Bennett and Reagan performed in their last band concert together. So many lasts will be happening in the next two months for Bennett.…

RABBIT & BEAR: RABBIT’S BAD HABITS By: Julian Gough Illustrated by: Jim Field Published: January 8, 2019 Publisher: Silver Dolphin Books Fiction/Middle-Grade This middle-grade chapter book is great for kids who like a little silliness in their stories. Bear wakes up a bit early from his hibernation to discover his food stash has been stolen.…

TIP AND TUCKER: ROAD TRIP By: Ann Ingalls and Sue Lowell Gallion Illustrated by: Andre Ceolin Published: March 15, 2019 Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press Fiction/Early Reader Tip and Tucker are two adorable hamsters at the pet store. Mr. Lopez chooses them as his new classroom pets. But, Tip and Tucker aren’t sure what is happening.…