#BooksForTheHoliday – Today is Global Smurf Day!

Learn more about GLOBAL SMURF DAY from nationaldaycalendar.com I loved watching the Smurfs when I was little (I didn't know it was a Belgium comic created by Peyo in 1958 - I just knew the cartoon). I thought Papa Smurf was kind, wise, and a wonderful father figure. I liked that so many different kinds of … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Today is Global Smurf Day!

My Book Review of A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History

A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History by Lynne Cherry My rating: 4 of 5 stars Somewhat Educational NonfictionI love Native American culture and gravitate toward literature related to it. As a writer and Grandma/caregiver of kids, I read a large amount of juvenile books. Hence, my selecting this title.I appreciated the foreword. The inclusion … Continue reading My Book Review of A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History

Silver Dagger Book Tours – Samson and the Charleston Spy

Experience the mysterious start of the Civil War through a young boy’s perspective in this historically accurate and action-packed adventure/mystery Samson and the Charleston Spy A Lowcountry Adventure Book 1 by Paul A Barra Genre: Middle Grade Historical Adventure Mystery The protagonist of SAMSON AND THE CHARLESTON SPY may be the definitive underrepresented voice in … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – Samson and the Charleston Spy

My Book Reviews of The Food Group (5 book series)

GET THE SERIES: AMAZON PURCHASE LINK My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Great Story of Coping & HopeThis is a cute book to help kids deal with trauma. It helps illustrate healing with the growth of coping as a little seed progresses through natural stages of anger, hurt, isolation, and resentment to come out … Continue reading My Book Reviews of The Food Group (5 book series)

J.M. Northup Reviews 4 of the Berenstain Bears books

Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story (94 books)First Time Books(R) (86 books) REVIEWED BY J.M. NORTHUP Cute Story of Individuality & Friendship This was a fun book to read with my grandson. It was beautifully illustrated, had a loving message, and kept my boy engaged while also entertaining me. It was filled with hope, and the message … Continue reading J.M. Northup Reviews 4 of the Berenstain Bears books