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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.

The Orange Shirt Story

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...

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Lost and Found

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...

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Becoming Vanessa

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...

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Stolen Words

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...

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What Do You Do with an Idea?

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...

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The Trumpet of the Swan

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...

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The Book of Mistakes

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...

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