If you find yourself scratching your head at how nuclear power plants work or what nuclear energy is … or even tougher: have to explain it to your kids? Then this is the book for you. Award-winning author Amelia Frahm’s [amazon_link id=”097057522X” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Nuclear Power: How a Nuclear Power Plant Really Works![/amazon_link] aims to educate elementary school-age children about … Read More
Picture Book Zen: Meet author Sanjay Nambiar
Invite a little Zen into your life! In Sanjay Nambiar’s [amazon_link id=”0983824304″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Maybe (A Little Zen For Little Ones)[/amazon_link], you get exactly that. These are children’s books that offer a simple story with a big message that inspires children and adults to sit back and think about their life events, positive and negative alike, in a whole new … Read More
From the Mailbox: The Balancing Act Hosts Josie Bissett
Like many of you, we know Josie Bissett as an actress. As you’ll see in this interview on The Balancing Act, there is a lot more to Josie than just acting. In fact, she loves talking about her favorite job: being a Mom. That’s how we know her! Josie was our 2008 Celebrity Mom of the Year … before we … Read More
Patrick Shannon & Viva Cisco Spotlight
Squawk! Some parrots have a mind of their own – especially if their name is Cisco! Cisco is a witty and lively parrot ready to take on the world to get what he wants, and what he wants is to be famous in his fantastical town of Topopootl. Written in the form of a trilogy, each book within [amazon_link id=”B003XNTZVQ” … Read More
From the Mailbox: Award Winners talk @ Writing and Publishing
In 2008, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino started the Best Ever Your Radio Network, a blog talk radio podcast. From parenting and pets to beauty/style to technology, Elizabeth has a channel for you. This past weekend, Best Ever You Radio dedicated an hour-long show to children’s books, more specifically writing and publishing children’s books. Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, the CEO of Best Ever You, is … Read More
Meet Brenda Reeves Sturgis – author of 10 Turkeys in the Road
Thanksgiving may only come once a year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate a little turkey fun year-round! With Brenda Reeves Sturgis’ [amazon_link id=”0761458476″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]10 Turkeys in the Road[/amazon_link], the wobbly gobblers offer both a silly story and a wonderfully illustrated counting activity. See? A perfect book to read and enjoy with little learners whatever the season. Brenda loved reading and writing … Read More
Working Parents, Thriving Families: meet David Palmiter, Jr.
Raising kids is a labor of love – every parent knows this! But sometimes the struggle can strain everyone’s wellness, and that includes both child and parent. Parents try to keep afloat between careers, spouses, and children, but sometimes they need a little boost. David J. Palmiter, Jr., a clinical psychologist, offers a helping hand. In his book, [amazon_link id=”1934716146″ target=”_blank” … Read More
Meet Maria Dismondy, author of Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun
Welcome new readers and Maria Dismondy fans! We are thrilled to be part of Maria’s Pink Tiara Blog Tour! One of the things we love about Maria’s children’s books is how each story gives young readers tools they can use to deal with sticky situations, like bullies and friendship triangles. When you see Maria Dismondy’s [amazon_link id=”0615473938″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” … Read More