My Four Monkeys’ Story Time – There’s a Monster in My Lunchbox by Elizabeth Cannella {Giveaway – 2 Winners}

Theres A Monster in My Lunchbox

As a mom, sometimes there are dreams that get pushed to the back burner while you’re busy being a mom. I’ve talked to many moms who have aspirations and dreams of doing a variety of things like going to school to become a social worker, opening their own bakery, or like me, they are closet [...]

My Four Monkeys’ Story Time – Isabella: Girl on the Go by Jennifer Fosberry {Giveaway}

Isabella Girl on the Go

Children’s author Jennifer Fosberry and illustrator Mike Litwin are at it again! Isabella: Girl on the Go, the charming and imaginative follow-up to Fosberry’s New York Times bestseller My Name Is Not Isabella, follows Isabella as she travels the world, exploring world landmarks all from her own backyard. Her vivid imagination is enchanting, and the [...]

Bad Kitty & Brave Irene – Children’s Book & CD Sets {Giveaway}

Bad Kitty (Book & CD)

When I was a little girl, we had countless books on tape (yes, I mean a cassette tape :J). I used to lay on my bedroom floor and listen to book after book. My favorite part is the very beginning of each book when they say, “Turn the page when you hear this sound {chimes, [...]

My Four Monkeys’ Story Time – An “I Love You” Prayer by Amy Parker {Giveaway}

An I Love You Prayer board book by Amy Parker

The second book in Amy Parker‘s Time to Pray series for little ones is now in stores! An “I Love You” Prayer is the newest board book geared toward ages 1-5 from talented children’s author Amy Parker. I was looking at our bookshelf, and I think we are only missing one of Parker’s phenomenal faith-based [...]

The Confessions of April Grace Book #2: Cliques, Hicks, and Ugly Sticks {Giveaway}

Cliques, Hicks, and Ugly Sticks

There are a few different book series that Caitlyn is reading right now. She is normally a fantasy reader, lover of all things sci-fi and full of imagination. But over the last few months, she has come to love a new series that is very different from books she normally reads. It’s The Confessions of [...]

My Four Monkeys’ Story Time – Gracie’s Gift by Andrea Trosclair

Gracie's Gift

Ever wonder why we put bows on top of presents? Just to make them look pretty? Do they have special meaning? Author and mother of two daughters, Andrea Trosclair, relates the bows we place on top of presents to the bows we put in our precious little girls’ hair in her new book Gracie’s Gift. [...]

Two New Reads for Kids – The Meerkat Wars & My Monster Burrufu {Giveaway}

My Monster Burrufu

Caitlyn and Kylie have two new books they wanted to tell you about. Both books are geared toward older kids, and fit both of my girls’ different personalities to a ‘T’. As a big fan of the AnimalPlanet show Meerkat Manor, Caitlyn was pretty excited to get the chance to read The Meerkat Wars by [...]

My Four Monkeys’ Story Time – How Do You Feed a Hungry Giant? by Caitlin Friedman

how do you feed a hungry giant

How do you combine a love of food, and a compassion for the needy into a children’s book? Author Caitlin Friedman figured it out and the result is a charming book entitled How Do You Feed a Hungry Giant?: A Munch-and-Sip Pop-Up Book! Written by Caitlin Friedman and illustrated by Shaw Nielson, How Do You [...]

My Four Monkeys’ Story Time – Cows Can’t Quack by Dave Reisman {Giveaway}

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Isn’t it amazing that some of the simplest stories are the ones that your children ask to be read over and over again?! That’s the case at our house with the second book from Jumping Cow Press – Cows Can’t Quack. Featuring the same charming illustrations as it’s predecessor, Cows Can’t Jump (read our review), [...]

Cooper & Me Winter Adventure – Newest Book in the Cooper & Me Series for Kids {Giveaway}

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Cooper and Bella are back with a new book! Just in time for the winter cold months, Cooper & Me Winter Adventure is now available. In the newest installment of the popular Cooper & Me book series for children, Cooper and Bella learn some hard lessons about making good decisions. Cooper & Me! Cooper and [...]

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