Granite
Have you ever been called the “runt of the litter”? Were you smaller than your siblings, or were you the last one to be picked when playing games? Have others made you feel like you just weren’t good enough?
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Review of JACK AND THE RED GIANT by Amanda Cleary Eastep Plus Connection Activity Ideas
Jack and the Red Giant by Amanda Cleary Eastep is the newest installment of the Tree Street Kids Series. It released on August 5, 2025. In this book, Jack gets a black eye from the snowball throwing of the neighborhood bully … Continue reading →
It Will be Okay by Lysa TerKeurst
This month I would like to share a delightful, heart-warming, children’s book by Lysa TerKeurst. This beautifully illustrated book features two characters: Little Seed, who doesn’t like change, and Little Fox, who is afraid of dark shadows. They become the … Continue reading →
Five Back-to-school Topics to Address with Your Child
In 2022, I blogged about gearing up for the start of a new school year. I’d like to revisit and tweak the ideas I presented then because the feeling of excitement and anxiety children experience around this time are universal. … Continue reading →
Five Connection Activities for PUMPKIN DAY WITH BOO AND BELLE
Author Laura Sassi has a new release from Paraclete Press entitled Pumpkin Day With Boo and Belle that is a delight. It is about a friendship mix-up. Every year Belle and Boo celebrate Pumpkin Day together. Belle’s invitation gets blown … Continue reading →
Blue Willow
Have you ever wondered how you would make it through life if you lost everything except your family and a special treasure?
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