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Happy Resurrection Day!

Hello, you all. This day may be known as Easter, but most importantly, it’s a day to sing, reflect, and have joy in what Jesus did on this special day. His death and resurrection are His precious gifts to unworthy sinners like you and me, and He promises new life with Him, here on earthContinue reading “Happy Resurrection Day!”

Book Review: Grumpy the Gator by Melissa Henderson

Do you want to observe and learn about wildlife in a safe way? Grumpy the Gator, written by Melissa Henderson and illustrated by Mark Brayer, shows us how. I wrote a review on this picture book, and it’s posted on Story Warren’s site. Click on the link below to read more.

Book Review: The Hundred and One Dalmatians (Picture Book)

You may have read the original The Hundred and One Dalmatians (I’ve listened to the audiobook version myself. It’s good, by the way.), but did you know there’s a picture book version for five to eight-year-olds? Check out my review on this book, featured on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog.

Ignite by Kara Swanson

There’s a new young adult book coming, full of phoenix flames! Kara Swanson, author of the Peter Pan retellings Dust and Shadow, will release this story August 20, 2024. Summary: Can Mara survive in a world where the fire in her veins is worth killing for?  In a frozen wasteland suffocating beneath a dying sun,Continue reading “Ignite by Kara Swanson”

Happy Valentine’s Day, You All

May you have a fun day today, spending it with friends and loved ones. Here are a few picture books, read by various YouTubers, that celebrate the holiday of love. Not just romantic love, but all kinds of love. Here Comes Valentine Cat, written by Deborah Underwood and illustrated by Claudia Rueda “I know he’sContinue reading “Happy Valentine’s Day, You All”

Lou Allen Ranks Books, from Middle Grade to Adult

Which of these books do you want to read? I want to read Fortress of Snow by Melanie Dickerson, and I would try out the adventure in The Architect by Jonathan Starrett. If you’ve visited my other blog posts, you may have seen me post Allen’s review on Starrett’s story.

The Dog in Wolf’s Clothing: A Review

Hi, friends. Here’s a book that’s fitting for winter, especially if you’re a fan of huskies and malamutes. It’s The Dog in Wolf’s Clothing by Pam Atherstone. It’s about a little girl who’s terrified of wolves. Her uncle stops by with his sled dogs, and one of them has a cut paw. She’s scared ofContinue reading “The Dog in Wolf’s Clothing: A Review”

It’s Out!

Newsflash! Adare Elyse’s middle grade novel On Hidden Wings is officially out. You can order it on Amazon as a paperback or Kindle book. Why should you buy this book? Well, if you’re a fan of the following tropes, then get your copy. Here’s Adare’s official blurb: — First rule: hide your true self. Becka‘sContinue reading “It’s Out!”