I thought in honor of my sister Holly's recent bundle of joy and to announce the upcoming arrival of baby #3 for my family I thought I would review Baby on the Way by William Sears, Martha Sears and Christie Watts Kelley. I used this book with my oldest when we were...

Where the Wild Things Are has long been one of my favorite children's books. My family and I own copies in both Spanish and English (although I must admit, I prefer the original English version). In fact, I love this book so much, that a few years ago, my friends and...

Last year for my daughter's 5th birthday in an attempt to promote literacy, be more environmentally friendly and inspired by I'm Buying Books for Holidays campaign started by Amy at My Friend Amy - I gave out books as party favors. I'm just not a big fan of cheap...

I have to admit, I was intrigued from the start when the author, Ronica Stromberg, contacted me about sending a review copy of this book. If you know anything about me and my sister, it's that we grew up on mysteries, so a girl with a shadow for a neighbor, was...

If you've noticed (is anyone still reading our blog?) we still have our Holiday season buttons on our blog. I feel a little bit sheepish kind of like the neighbor down the street who just took down their Christmas decorations down last week.  I have been a bit absent...

I read this, the second in a series, without reading the first, "The Sign of the Sugared Plum". My husband picked some great books up for me at the library when I was sick, and this was one he came home with. Luckily, it is great reading and stands on its own, without...

We are Buying Books for the Holidays because literacy is something we love and love to promote. Books also happen to be one of our favorite gifts to give and to get because there are so many great ones to choose from! As some of you are very aware, the publishing...