Please join me, illustrator Shannon O’Toole and our publisher Common Deer Press for The Adventures of Grandmasaurus Virtual Book Launch Thursday Oct 8th at 8pm EST The Adventues of Grandmasaurus is available at indie bookstores as well as… Amazon CanadaChapters/IndigoAmazon U.S.Barnes & Noble
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Read More Diverse KidLit Books
Read More Diverse KidLit Books! Here is a round-up of some great reading recommendations for kids, tweens/teens, and adults. Buy, borrow, and/or read these Diverse KidLit Books… Diverse KidLit Books DIVERSITY IN BOOKS! Let’s not forget that we need to lift up diversity. Encouraging kids to read books with diverse characters and also written by…
The Adventures of Grandmasaurus by Caroline Fernandez
NEWS! My new picture book The Adventures of Grandmasaurus by Caroline Fernandez will be released October 2020. I AM SO THRILLED FOR THIS BOOK! I’ve teamed up with the talented Shannon O’Toole again (she illustrated STOP READING THIS BOOK) and the fab team at Common Deer Press to create this fun read-aloud. The Adventures of…
35 Side Hustles At Home: work from home jobs for Moms
These 35 Side Hustles At Home: work from home jobs for Moms are a starting point to earning some extra money. Whether you are a stay-at-home parent (Mom or Dad) or a work-outside-the-home parent…earning some extra cash is always intriguing. And who knows…maybe it becomes a full-time career one day!… Side Hustle Side Hustle Ideas…
Favourite Free Valentine Fonts
Valentine’s Day is approaching (fast!). I have a few Valentine’s Day kid activities in the works (check back soon!). In the meantime, sharing my Favourite Free Valentine Fonts to get your in the February 14th mood…I think these would be pretty awesome for homemade class Valentines, party invitations, Valentine school lunch notes, Valentine decorations, and of…
10 Amazing Graphic Novels for Kids
These 10 Amazing Graphic Novels for Kids are for young readers who like dynamic illustrations and strong story lines. Graphic novels can be a great way for reluctant readers to enjoy a book. They are also great for sparking the imagination. Check out these 10 Amazing Graphic Novels for Kids… 10 Amazing Graphic Novels for…
Holiday Gift Idea: Super Agent Jon Le Bon Books + Giveaway
Holiday Gift Idea: Super Agent Jon Le Bon Books + Giveaway! My son LOVES graphic novels and when I was contacted about Jon Le Bon (Super Agent!) as a holiday gift idea…I knew I had to share it. My son has read a few books from this series and really enjoys it. Fans of Captain…
Tips To Motivate Kids To Read
I have a few Tips To Motivate Kids To Read. From letting kids choose their own book to letting them see you read – these tips to motivate kids to read will help you raise a reader! Tips To Motivate Kids To Read #1 Let kids choose their own books. Whether you are at the…
Stop Reading This Book by Caroline Fernandez BOOK LAUNCH
Guys, I am so excited to share the BOOK LAUNCH for my next book: Stop Reading This Book. If you are in the Toronto-are, please please please come and see me: Saturday October 5th 1pm – 2pm Indigo at Yonge-Eglinton Illustrator Shannon O’Toole and I will be there (we will have a Q & A…
Book Giveaway: Explorer Academy
A little summer reading recommendation along with a Book Giveaway: Explorer Academy. The Explorer Academy series will appeal to young adult (and advanced middle grade) readers who enjoy adventure, code cracking, and mysteries. About Explorer Academy These books are from the National Geographic Kids Books’ fiction imprint, Under the Stars. In the Explorer Academy series,…
Smithsonian Wild Animal Explorer book giveaway
Smithsonian Wild Animal Explorer book giveaway! Enter for a chance to WIN a copy of the Smithsonian Wild Animal Explorer book – it is sure to be a kid favourite. Add it to your child’s summer reading list! Note: the following book giveaway is open to residents of Canada, excluding Quebec. About the Smithsonian Wild…
Best of Bridge Weekday Suppers Giveaway
Who is interested in a Best of Bridge Weekday Suppers Giveaway? This recipe book is a GREAT Mother’s day gift idea (look for it in your neighbourhood bookstore!). From soups to salads, pizza and pasta, mains, sweets and everything in between…this book is delish! Best of Bridge Weekday Suppers Giveaway The Best of Bridge is one…