Did you ever pretend, by yourself or with siblings or friends, that you (or they) were the dog, cat, horse, or other pet you desperately...

When I was younger my grandmother and I spent hours on the beach looking for interesting rocks, shells, and sand dollars. It's no wonder...

I hope you all see Jerry. Remember to – "See what others don’t see. See what others choose not to see." ~ Adam Wallace, quoting Patch...

Starting in May this year, there have been so many books released about the first day of school, starting a new school, or school field...

I've lost count how many "first day of school" picture books exist. I know some of my favorites have been the more unusual ones, such as:...

Tara Lazar’s biography is as fun as her books: “Street magic performer. Hog-calling champion. Award-winning ice sculptor. These are all...

This year is the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. And as you can imagine, there are a ton of books being released about the moon or...

Every action has a predictable reaction, right? Eat spaghetti with gusto and you will likely end up wearing red splotches. Try a new...

Who hasn't played dress-up as a child? I remember hours spent imagining I was someone else, somewhere else. Whether it involved putting...

Okay, so it's not Friday. But, I accepted my daughter's request to "play hooky" and went skiing. Unfortunately, that meant this post...