The Tale of Strawberry Snow

A white pony with cherry-red freckles is born in the midst of winter, and soon is exploring her world around her.  Her first day out in the snow is fun and a bit scary as she wobbles out the barn door.  However, Strawberry Snow is a brave pony and soon meets with an unlikely friend, who is also just as brave.

The Tale of Strawberry Snow by P.L. Caudle is a wonderful story of friendship, courage and fun.  Caudle has written the story in perfect rhyme - the cadence is delicious!

The bright, bold illustrations by Frank H. Simmonds, IV is the perfect combination for the story and will have your little ones totally enthralled in Strawberry Snow's adventure.

For more information or to order your copy of, The Tale of Strawberry Snow please visit Schiffer Books

Wednesdays with Gammy - The Anticipation

Childhood memories can be wonderful, so when Karen sits each night on her children's bed, the stories she tells of her Gammy fills their ears with excitement and their hearts with love.

Wednesdays With Gammy; The Anticipation by Karen Joy Palmerini is a wonderful tale of the author's own memories of time spent with her Grandmother.  She also shares the interactions she had with her siblings and holds nothing back about how she felt having to share Gammy's attention with her younger sister and brother.

This book is a heart-felt and wonderful adventure exploring a simple example of quality time.  The author also shares an actual photo of the apartment building she grew up in and where her memories take place - so fun!

About the Author:

 Karen Joy Palmerini is a literacy coach and a reading specialist for a school district on Long Island. As a career educator with more than twenty-five years of teaching experience, Palmerini’s on-going dream is to be able to share her books with many different cultures to show how sharing stories is essential for both children’s literacy growth and developing lasting relationships and memories with loved ones. Karen Joy Palmerini currently lives in Mount Sinai, New York with her husband Nazz, and two daughters, Alexa and Alana. Wednesdays with Gammy: The Anticipation (published by CreateSpace, RRP $7.99) is available from Amazon and can be ordered from all good bookstores.

The Christmas Pups - a Review

Ruff, Tuff and Penny, three delightful puppies are abandoned on the side of the road and later picked up and brought to a shelter.  The pups are scared and tired, but soon meet an older dog named Brownie.  Brownie explains to them about Christmas...

"Christmas is ginger cookies under the table,

red glittery balls you're not suppose to play with,

and a stocking with your name on it..." 

Ruff and Tuff want a family all of their own, but more so, they want Penny to be chosen.  Will Ruff and Tuff's plan work?  Will Penny be in a home for Christmas? Find out in The Christmas Pups by Teresa Bateman.

This book is an endearing and a wonderful read, sending a subtle message about the indifference of mankind.  The ending is a happy one and will soon become a Christmas favorite.

The illustrations by John Kanzler are absolutely gorgeous.  The pups almost jump off the page!

For more information on, The Christmas Pups check out Albert Whitman & Company at; http://www.albertwhitman.com/