Bookends

Welcome to my obsession with children’s books–especially the ones that deal with everyday challenges in a fun and compelling way. I’ll share old classics, new gems, and everything in between to help support you and your kids (or just your kids if they like to read solo). Sign up for my Free Resource Kit and you’ll get my top-pick resources, delivered to your inbox each month on the full and new moon.

Freak the Mighty

Apr 15, 2018

Kevin is a brainy boy who gets teased for being small and sickly. To become Freak the Mighty, he joins forces with Max, a giant boy everyone calls...

Franklin in the Dark

Mar 31, 2018

Is your child afraid of the dark? Are they afraid of being alone? There’s a Franklin the Turtle book for every possible problem and stage, and my...

See You in the Cosmos

Mar 17, 2018

Families are complicated and so is love and friendship. You’ll fall in love with Alex, the 11-year old main character, because of his quirky way of...

Feelings

Mar 1, 2018

Does your child find it hard to understand other’s feelings? Or find it hard to identify their feelings in the moment? This book validates the ways...

Wonder

Feb 1, 2018

Is there a grade-school kid in your life that feels “different?” Are you dealing with bullying issues that are so challenging they’re bringing back...