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PB Spotlight: Rain and the Reading Horse by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Hannah Salyer…plus a giveaway!

October 13, 2025

Attention, all horse lovers! Here’s a gentle, gorgeously illustrated meditation on the healing power of our relationship with animals and overcoming our fears, for readers of I Talk Like a River and Rescue & Jessica. When a shy young girl attends a school program to read to a horse called Snow, she doesn’t know what to expect—other than … More PB Spotlight: Rain and the Reading Horse by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Hannah Salyer…plus a giveaway!

Chapter Book Spotlight: Connor and the Taekwondo Tournament (Book 3: The Infinity Rainbow Club) by Jen Malia, illustrated by Peter Francis

March 19, 2024

About the book: Connor loves practicing taekwondo at his dojang. Having ADHD means he has to work a little harder to keep his focus during sparring sessions, but that doesn’t stop him from mastering new forms and rising through the taekwondo ranks. However, when Wyatt–Connor’s nemesis–starts training at the same dojang, staying focused suddenly becomes … More Chapter Book Spotlight: Connor and the Taekwondo Tournament (Book 3: The Infinity Rainbow Club) by Jen Malia, illustrated by Peter Francis

PB Spotlight: To Dogs, With Love by Maria Gianferrari, plus a giveaway!

December 20, 2023

A book for anyone who has ever loved a dog. Dear Dogs, Thank you for being there when we are sick, or hurt, or in trouble. Thank you for licks and hugs when we feel down, or just need to smile. Thank you for all that you do, for always being at our sides. This … More PB Spotlight: To Dogs, With Love by Maria Gianferrari, plus a giveaway!

Q & A with author Pauline David-Sax, with a spotlight on her new picture book, The Time Machine

December 11, 2023

Hi Pauline! Thank you so much for agreeing to chat with me about The Time Machine and your work as a writer. I’m excited to dive in… 1) I was so taken with the blurb about The Time Machine that I immediately ordered the book and reached out to you about doing an interview! What … More Q & A with author Pauline David-Sax, with a spotlight on her new picture book, The Time Machine

Q & A with illustrator Diana Sudyka, plus a spotlight on Fungi Grow with a giveaway!

November 3, 2023

Hi Diana! As a science teacher and kidlit lover, I’m so happy to chat with you about your illustrations and books! Let’s jump in… 1) I’m so thankful Maria Gianferrari introduced us. Your illustrations for Fungi Grow are both realistic and enchanting, perfect for a science teacher aiming to capture the interest of young readers in the classroom. … More Q & A with illustrator Diana Sudyka, plus a spotlight on Fungi Grow with a giveaway!

Q & A with illustrator Monica Mikai, plus a spotlight on Thank a Farmer (with a giveaway)!

September 8, 2023

Hi Monica, thank you for stopping by the blog. I’m so excited to chat with you! Let’s dive in… 1) Thank a Farmer is such a beautifully illustrated book with an important message. I especially love how the art has movement, showing how much hard work goes into the various types of farming. I read … More Q & A with illustrator Monica Mikai, plus a spotlight on Thank a Farmer (with a giveaway)!

Guest Post: Maria Gianferrari shares the inside scoop on her beautiful new book, You and the Bowerbird, illustrated by Maris Wicks. Plus, a giveaway!

August 16, 2023

From the very beginning, our book, YOU AND THE BOWERBIRD, illustrated by Maris Wicks, is inviting the reader to observe Satin Bowerbirds as if they too were bird-watchers and budding scientists like the girl main character. Starting with the dust jacket, we see our young, budding birder peering through a birder’s main piece of equipment, … More Guest Post: Maria Gianferrari shares the inside scoop on her beautiful new book, You and the Bowerbird, illustrated by Maris Wicks. Plus, a giveaway!

Guest Post from author Claribel A. Ortega plus a spotlight on her new middle grade book THE GOLDEN FROG GAMES (Witchlings #2)…and a giveaway!

April 26, 2023

THE GOLDEN FROG GAMES by Claribel A. Ortega Blog Tour is hosted by Rockstar Book Tours.  On this blog tour stop, author Claribel A. Ortega offers this GUEST POST listing her TOP FIVE FAVORITE VIDEO GAMES:  1. Stardew Valley 2. The Sims 3. Mario Kart 4. Final Fantasy 7 5. Just Dance Spotlight on her … More Guest Post from author Claribel A. Ortega plus a spotlight on her new middle grade book THE GOLDEN FROG GAMES (Witchlings #2)…and a giveaway!

PB Spotlight: Being a Cat: A Tail of Curiosity by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Pete Oswald…plus a giveaway!

April 10, 2023

Be as curious as a cat with this irresistible companion to Being a Dog by beloved author Maria Gianferrari and #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald. Join a child and their cat as they embrace their curiosity: wandering, exploring, and discovering all day long. This sweet and fun story is sure to spark wonder in readers everywhere. … More PB Spotlight: Being a Cat: A Tail of Curiosity by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Pete Oswald…plus a giveaway!

PB Spotlight: Rise to the Sky: How the World’s Tallest Trees Grow up by Rebecca E. Hirsch, illustrated by Mia Posada

April 3, 2023

What is the tallest living thing? It’s not an elephant, or a giraffe, or even a blue whale. It’s a tree! Trees are the tallest living things on Earth. But how do they grow to be so tall? Science writer Rebecca E. Hirsch presents a poetic introduction to the tree life cycle in Rise to the … More PB Spotlight: Rise to the Sky: How the World’s Tallest Trees Grow up by Rebecca E. Hirsch, illustrated by Mia Posada