Grandma’s Breath, by Mother Moon, is a beautifully written resource for young readers on grief, mindfulness, and anxiety.
Author: Dr. Jen Harrison
Dr. Jen Harrison
Dr. Jen Harrison provides writing and research services as the CEO of Read.Write.Perfect. She completed her Ph.D. in Children’s and Victorian Literature at Aberystwyth University in Wales, in the UK. After a brief spell in administration, Jen then trained as a secondary school English teacher and worked for several years teaching Secondary School English, working independently as a private tutor of English, and working in nursery and primary schools. She has been an editor for the peer-reviewed journal of children’s literature, Jeunesse, and has published academic work on children’s non-fiction, YA speculative fiction, and the posthuman.
There is lots to learn from this picture book, The Adventures of Squishy and Boo: On the Wild Side, a celebration of motherly love and childish adventure.
Johnny DePalma’s The Secret Life of Shadows is a delightful fairy tale sure to raise the spirits and stir the imaginations of readers.
A lovely introduction to both natural history and inclusion, Adi’s Animal Adventures is a celebration of diversity in the natural world.
A Stone Sat Still is thought-provoking, eloquent, and gently humorous, inviting readers and listeners to move seamlessly from one perspective to another.
Cool Turtle’s Important Life Lesson is a fantastic resource on self-esteem for young readers, perfect for shared and classroom reading.
Smidgen, the Baseball-Loving Pigeon is a fun exploration of baseball culture, with some important lessons about family and community to share.
In this enchanting interview, we sit down with Dr. David Charney, the mind behind the heartwarming children’s book, Once Upon a Time, Santa Had No Elves.
Once Upon a Time, Santa Had No Elves: Santa and His Missus Made All the Toys Themselves! is an imaginative, instructive story for shared holiday reading.
Stella’s Brave Voice by Marissa Bader is an instructive and enjoyable follow-up to The Only Me—and definitely not just for twins!