This innovative style of reference book had my kids and I captured at the first page, featuring the beady eye of a parrot fish glaring at you in extreme close-up. Each page that features a photograph of a large scene will have one small white box outlining a certain area of the picture. When you [...]
As my son creeps around our house using the Spy Kit he received for his birthday last week, I thought the timing was more than appropriate to review the book Top Secret: Shady Tales of Spies and Spying. What is it about kids – boys especially it seems- and spies? The allure of sneaking around, [...]
So after 48 years I’ve finally published my first book – a special ebook for children that’s written entirely in rhyme. It’s “a fun short turkey mystery for kids” for Thanksgiving, with 12 different illustrations,. (There’s four talking turkeys on Thanksgiving day — but one of them is secretly planning to escape!) It was [...]
There are many things for parents to worry about, and technology is definitely high up on that list. It seems like the papers comment every day on issues of children using computers, some with spectacular tales of success and others with stories of stunted development. As Christmas draws near, the age-old argument is bound to [...]
Sonder the Snow Snake might be just the book to banish some of the blues we have over the fact that that winter is coming. A unique little fella, he just happens to be a snake that’s covered in white fur and licks icicles instead of sunning himself on a hot rock somewhere. The first [...]
Fall is upon us and with it comes squash season! These cookies are perfect for school lunches, soft, nut-free and delicious! For the complete step by step photo directions visit The Kitchen Magpie. But for right now, here is the recipe. Ingredients Needed: 1/2 cup of butter 1 cup of white sugar 1/3 cup of [...]
Boy or girl, this book is for the sports fans! It’s literally bursting with everything you always wanted or needed to know about the world of sports. Often an overlooked area, it’s amazing to think of how sports have existed for so long, how they have shaped human nature and are intertwined into our daily [...]
Delicious chocolate buttercream is the perfect topping for those birthday cakes, cupcakes or really, any occasion cakes. This recipe includes salted butter,cream, cocoa, melted chocolate and coffee, making it rich and decadent! For the complete recipe and step by step instructions, visit The Kitchen Magpie.