A review of The Humming Room a fractured fairytale-type version of the infamous Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Roo Fanshaw is the victim of a modern plague, drugs- a parallel to the original story where Mary Lennox’s parent’s fall victim to a plague of cholera.

I love the soothing rhythm of this prehistoric tale. This is a fun read- especially for lovers of dinosaur lore. I felt like I was bobbing on the waves of the ocean as I read it out loud to my boys, who loved it as much as I did.

A quick review of a fun little story about a bird that finds a lost egg and devotes her days to finding a home for the precious little egg.

I have been waiting for this book to hit the shelves since last summer when I heard about it at the WIFYR writer's conference in Utah. Julie Olson, the illustrator, came and spoke to the students in the picture book class I was taking from Kristyn Crow, and gave us a...

I just finished this time-travel series and I have to say, I'm in awe. I only hope that someday I can do something this amazing, or at the very least in the shadow of something this amazing. I've read time-travel series before, and I'm usually fascinated by them at...

Ugly things can be transformed, communities can be changed. Life does get better. We create a wonderful synchronicity when we come together for a worthwhile cause. Kittinger’s nameless character expected starting over would bring adventure and possibly buried treasure. In her journey of beginning again, she really does find treasure- the treasure of a changing and caring community!

This book is hilarious. I just have to say it. Marjorie is a cow who can't seem to measure up to the amazing cows she sees all around her. Those cows can do handstands and ride bikes. Crazy cows! So, the chickens- mother hens that they are, hatch a plan to boost...

I love graphic novels. I love picture books. This is not a graphic novel, but it appears to be a magical creative blend of graphic/comic/picture book. It reminds me of a comic in picture book form. Fitting, since the author and brilliant illustrator, Brian Anderson is...