The Firefly Summer

Looking for a fun read aloud? Try The Firefly Summer by Morgan Matson for ages 8-12. Simon and Schuster (2023)Juvenile Fiction Disclosure: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains paid affiliate links. Summary: For as long as Ryanna Stuart can remember, her summers have been spent… Read More »

Danny Dollar Millionaire Extraordinaire

Danny Dollar Millionaire Extraordinaire: Book 1 The Lemonade Escapade by Ty Allan Jackson is designed as a simple reader for ages 7-10 about being an entrepreneur and making money. *I received this book for review It’s from the same author of Make Your Own Money, a nonfiction book about entrepreneurship for kids. The Danny Dollar… Read More »

Draw Canada (and Greenland)

Learning about Canada? Ever tried to draw Canada (and Greenland) but couldn’t get the shape right? This book by ARTK12 will guide you step by step. Keep reading to find out more. Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Draw Canada and Greenland is part of… Read More »

Literature Designed as Fun

Have you ever tried to read Shakespeare or other books from the 1800s? They are hard to read but are great literature too. Perhaps you took Shakespeare in highschool or college but couldn’t understand what you were reading. Or perhaps you are an adult and have always wanted to read early classics but were intimidated.… Read More »

Vet Academy

Do you have an aspiring vet to be? If your child is age 7+ this book will be perfect for him or her. It’s not just a book, it’s an activity book with punch out games, models and stickers. Vet Academy is part of a series of books about jobs. Other books in the series… Read More »

My Year of Writing

Are you looking for a way to encourage your child to write more? Or perhaps they love writing and want to keep their writing for a long time? My Year of Writing contains 365 creative writing activities so you can “be creative everyday.” The book starts with an introduction and before you get started section… Read More »

Spelling Through Phonics

Do you want to know more about how spelling is learned and what phonics has to do with it? Perhaps you are a teacher or homeschooling parent who is looking for help teaching your students to spell. Spelling Through Phonics by The McCrackens (40th Anniversary Edition) is a simple and straightforward guide. Disclosure: I received… Read More »

Love, Mom and Me

Looking for a fun way to connect with your child approximately age 8 and up? If your child can write you might want to check out Love, Mom and Me: a Mother & Daughter Keepsake Journal or it’s related books. Summary: A must-have shared mother-daughter journal for the pair who are seeking a thoughtful, creative… Read More »

Time Capsule

Looking for a fun activity for ages 8+? Want some memories to look back on when they are older? Time Capsule is from Katie Clemons Let’s Celebrate Your Story line. It’s a fun way for your child to keep track of where they are at in their life right now. They just have to be… Read More »

Skunk and Badger

Looking for a good children’s read about animals and different types of rocks? Whether it’s for a homeschool read aloud, just a bedtime book for your children or you read children’s books yourself, this is a sweet read. NOTE: Are you homeschooling or a teacher? I created a study guide for this book. Skunk and… Read More »