Does your child love the ocean? Read these oceanography books for kids, with ocean themed stories and educational resources! Please welcome my guest author today, Dr. Laura Gehl, with her list of oceanography books for kids. We are giving away 3 signed copies of Baby Oceanographer. To enter to win, please fill out the Rafflecopter…
Author: Pragmatic Mom
How to Deal with a Car Accident as a Parent
Getting into a car accident is never pleasant, but it’s even worse when you have children. Now not only are you concerned with your child’s well-being, but you have to handle all the stuff that comes with a car accident while also taking care of your children. When this happens, it can all become a…
Death and Loss in Middle Grade Literature & GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author today, Jess Redman, debut author of The Miraculous which is out July 30, 2019. The Miraculous is Jess Redman’s sparkling debut novel about facing grief, trusting the unknown, and finding brightness in the darkest moments. [middle grade, ages 9 and up] As a therapist and psychology teacher, Jess believes it is…
10+ New Great Easy Readers & 4 Book GIVEAWAY!
Today, I am reviewing some great newly published Easy Readers (aka Early Readers). These are the first books for kids who are reading independently. Most of the words in the stories will have just one syllable. The story lines are simple and age appropriate. Words and phrases will be repeated, and the sentences are short….
SUMO JOE reviewed in BookList & Other Updates
I’m excited that Sumo Joe has been reviewed by BookList as well as Publisher’s Weekly and Kirkus Reviews! Booklist Online Exclusive: May 24, 2019 Sumo Joe. By Mia Wenjen. Illus. by Nat Iwata 2019. 40p. Lee & Low, $18.95 (9781620148020). Gr. 1–3 Looking suitably round and solid in Iwata’s simply drawn domestic scenes, gentle Joe…
New Beach Picture Books
The beach is a rite of summer for me and my family. My husband and I grew up near the beach; he in Northern California and I in Southern California. When we moved to Massachusetts, we were no longer a few minutes from the beach. It was a much bigger commitment to get to the…
What You Need to Ask About Dorm Rooms!
One thing that I’ve noticed from doing more than 24 college visits is that dorm room visits are not always a part of a college tour. If that’s the case, there might be a reason. Maybe the dorm buildings are old and not appealing. Maybe there is barely enough room for students so there isn’t…