I Met Kenan Thompson

I grew up watching the show Kenan and Kel. I would never have imagined that I would get an opportunity to meet Kenan in person. He was so down-to-earth and friendly. Thanks for coming to meet your fans and being awesome.

Review: Somebunny Loves You by Rose Rossner

Goodreads Blurb

Filled with adorable illustrations, a heartfelt message, and charming puns all ages can enjoy, Somebunny Loves You celebrates love for your little ones and makes the perfect gift for Easter or all year long!

Somebunny loves you.
Psst… that bunny is me!
You’re my favorite peep.
You fill my heart with glee.

My Review: Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic story of mom and child and the bond they have. The illustrations are superb, and I loved each of the poetic unique phrases for each of the different animals or insects. The author did a great job of connecting words with illustrations. Children will truly enjoy this happy story that will connect them with their parents.

Review: The Easter Bunny is Coming to My Town by Eric James

Goodreads Blurb

What happens when the Easter Bunny is done delivering eggs? She joins in the fun, of course! Hopping through places you know and love, the Easter Bunny helps children enjoy the day, and wiggle and giggle their worries away!

My Review: Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A bunny that brings happiness to children at a time they need it the most. She comes with her hops and laughs to bring some joy when children need it the most. She is with her chicky friends who help her spread happiness, encouragement, and joy. Perfect for children during Easter to start the springtime and Easter season. The illustrations are super adorable and screams Easter time.

Review: Agne’s Place by Marit Larsen

Goodreads Blurb

Agnes knows she is at home before she even opens her eyes in the morning. The sounds and smells and people swirl around her—she always knows what everyone is up to in the tight-knit apartment building where she lives. But she also knows what it is like to be the only child in a place full of adults who never have time.

So when a little girl moves in to the building, Agnes is excited and sends her a subtle message. But the girl doesn’t respond. Then things start to change around Agnes’s place—and Agnes knows exactly who is to blame. It seems like the girl is interested in everyone except for Agnes!

Will Agnes and the new girl ever meet? And what secrets does the new girl hold? First published in Norway.

My Review: Rated 4 out of 5 stars

An adorable book about a new neighbor and the magical friendship they will have. Agnes was the only kid in the building she lived in and knew what all the adults did each day. A new girl arrives, and she leaves her a picture to come join her by the swings, and the girl never comes. Agnes is hoping the girl will come be her friend, but she thinks she doesn’t want to. The girls finally meet, and the magic begins of a strong bond of friendship, and magical adventures begin.

Goodreads Author Biography

Marit Larsen is a Norwegian songwriter and musician. Agnes’s Place, her debut picture book, was first published in Norway and will also be published in Denmark and Italy. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.

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Review: Sadie Sprocket Builds a Rocket by Sue Fliess

Goodreads Blurb

Sadie Sprocket is a girl with a big dream—to go to Mars! No one has been to Mars (yet!), so of course that’s where Sadie sets her sights. She learns everything she can about the planet and space, then assembles her crew of trusty stuffed animals. Together they build a rocket and prepare for the historic journey. And then finally—blastoff!

Sadie and her team make it to Mars, but what will they encounter when they leave the ship? And will they travel home safely as the world watches?

My Review: Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Space girl Sadie is working on building her ship to travel to Mars. Girls can travel to space, too. This adorable book with colorful illustrations will bring space adventures to the children. The book has rhythmic words that go perfect with the story. At the end of the book, it goes over details on Mars and the different women who have contributed to space travels and were pioneers.

Goodreads Author Biography

Sue Fliess (“fleece”) is the bestselling author of Robots, Robots Everywhere!, I’m a Ballerina! and How to Trap a Leprechaun, and more than 35 other children’s books including Sadie Sprocket Builds a Rocket, Mrs. Claus Takes the Reins, Mary Had a Little Lab, Beatrice Bly’s Rules for Spies, and many Little Golden Books. Her books have sold over 850,000 copies worldwide. Her background is in copywriting and PR/marketing, and her essays have appeared in O Magazine, HuffPo, Writer’s Digest, and more. Fliess has also written for Walt Disney.

Her books have received honors from the SCBWI, have been used in school curricula, museum educational programs, and have even been translated into multiple languages. The Bug Book was chosen for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library three years in a row and The Hug Book was selected to the Imagination Library Australia.

She’s a member of SCBWI, Children’s Book Guild of DC, and the Author’s Guild. She does book signings, school visits, and speaking engagements.

When she’s not writing, she is walking her two silly English Labradors or busy with her two teen boys. She really misses traveling. Sue lives in Northern VA with her famil

Currently Reading: The Rest of Our Lives by Ben Markovits

Goodreads Blurb

What’s left when your kids grow up and leave home?

When Tom Layward’s wife had an affair he resolved to leave her as soon as his youngest daughter turned eighteen. Twelve years later, while taking her to Pittsburgh to start university, he remembers his pact, and keeps driving West.

An unforgettable road trip novel, The Rest of Our Lives beautifully explores the nuance and complications of a long term marriage.

Review: The Snow Dancer by Addie Boswell

Goodreads Blurb

Young dancer Sofia wakes up to a quiet, white world—it’s a snow day! She makes her way outside to the neighborhood park, where a field awaits her, white and shining and open. It isn’t long before the rest of the neighborhood wakes its sleepy head—and the other kids make their way to the park, scattering all of Sofia’s beautiful silence. But with the help of a new young friend, Sofia is ready to show everyone what a snow dancer can do on a perfect day like this. With lyrical language and gorgeous art, this book sparkles with all the joy and beauty of a snow day.

My Review: Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A snow day turns to a peaceful place to enjoy a dance. This book brings those beautiful moments when there is fresh snow that no one has stepped on yet. Can you hear the crunch of snow on your shoes? A girl finds it so peaceful and quiet that she starts dancing around the snow, enjoying the peace, until all the children from the town arrive. They start playing and enjoying the snow, but the girl finds a little girl who loved her dancing. They both dance around the other children until a game of snowball fight begins. I loved this beautiful book that brings us to those beautiful days that snow magically makes the world peaceful and beautiful.