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.
Her Epic Adventure: 25 Daring Women Who Inspire a Life Less Ordinary
Are you up for a challenge? Do you want to make your dreams come true? When it comes to adventuring, women haven’t always had the same chances as...
The Orange Shirt Story
This is a true story of a little girl and her very important orange shirt. Phyllis was excited to go to school when she was 6 years old. She didn’t...
Do You Know Where the Animals Live?
Did you know that most animals are shy? Ever wonder which animals have permanent homes? And where can you find them? Animals are everywhere if you...
Lost and Found
Have you been feeling lost or alone? Sometimes we need a friend to help us find our way. “Once there was a boy and one day he found a penguin at his...
Hello, Sun!: A Yoga Sun Salutation to Start your Day
It’s summer time! The sun is shining and it’s here to remind you to wake up and start your day right. “Step into the light and open your heart.”...
Becoming Vanessa
Starting school can be scary when you’re little. Figuring out who we are is hard at any age. For Vanessa, her first day of school starts with...
Stolen Words
How do you say grandfather in Cree? The little girl asks. He sadly tells her he doesn’t remember. Her grandfather’s words were stolen from him when...
What Do You Do with an Idea?
Have you ever felt that your idea was too big, too odd, or too difficult? What will people think of your idea? What do you do with an idea? This...
The Trumpet of the Swan
Louis the trumpeter swan is different from the other swans. He’s born without a voice. He realizes that he must learn how to communicate with the...
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” asks the mole. “Kind” says the boy. The boy greets the mole, who is feeling rather small. They meet a fox...
The Book of Mistakes
We all make mistakes. But do we have to let them frustrate us or set us back? In this beautifully drawn picture book, Corinna Luyken demonstrates...
It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way
In 1963, Gyo Fujikawa published her children’s book Babies. It was revolutionary. The book depicted racially diverse children interacting...