Explore how one acorn can grow a forest in Because of an Acorn by Adam and Lola M. Schaefer. A gorgeous picture book with layered illustrations and a powerful message.
Book Review: Because of an Acorn
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Book Review: What the River Knows
Step into a world of old magic, danger, and mystery in What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez. Read this review of the bold heroine’s journey through 19th-century Egypt.
Book Review: Pancakes for Breakfast
Discover why Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie dePaola is a humorous and heartwarming wordless picture book that teaches kids about food, effort, and generosity.
Book Review: Dragonfruit
Read my review of Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier—an oceanic YA fantasy with sea dragons, pirates, island lore, and a clean romance perfect for teen readers.
Book Review: The Star That Always Stays
Read my review of The Star That Always Stays, a heartfelt middle grade historical fiction about identity, faith, and growing up Ojibwe in 1914 Michigan.
Book Review: Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature
Discover the inspiring children’s biography Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature—a beautifully illustrated story celebrating art, animals, and the natural world.
Book Review: Julie Andrews’ Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies
Julie Andrews’ Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies is a timeless anthology of classic and original poetry perfect for families. A beautiful read-aloud that grows with your child.
Book Review: Find Her
In Find Her, Ginger Reno explores grief, healing, and justice through the eyes of a determined girl searching for her missing mother—and helping others along the way. A heartfelt mystery for middle grade readers.
Book Review: The Faithful Spy
Discover the gripping true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer in The Faithful Spy by John Hendrix. This award-winning graphic novel blends faith, resistance, and stunning art to bring WWII history to life.
Book Review: The Lady’s Mine
Looking for a clean Western romance with a strong heroine? Read my review of The Lady’s Mine by Francine Rivers—set in a gold rush town filled with danger, justice, and a hint of love.
Book Review: The Wild Robot Escapes
Is The Wild Robot Escapes a good read-aloud for kids? Discover how Peter Brown’s sequel blends adventure, emotion, and family themes—plus what to know before reading it aloud.
Book Review: Your Farm
Looking for the best board books for toddlers in 2025? Your Farm by Jon Klassen blends object naming with gentle humor and imagination—perfect for ages 1–5 and early readers.