RAIN OR SHINE, AWARD WINNING CHILDREN'S DUO MARTIN AND ROSE MUSIC TAKES TO THE ROAD TO PROMOTE THEIR NEW EP RAIN OR SHINE: A NURSERY RHYME MUSICAL ADVENTURE OUT APRIL 7, 2023 RAIN OR SHINE:  A NURSERY RHYME MUSICAL ADVENTURE * Available on all major streaming platforms April 7, 2023 * Details:  For all ages especially kids ages 2-9 and adults ages 25 + * Run time:  10 minutes  Award-winning musicians Stefani Rose and Daniel Martin are Martin and Rose Music, who blend their exceptional talents to create music for today’s kids and families. M ..read more

  Guest Post:  www.readbrightly.com Moo! Quack! Why We Teach Babies and Toddlers Animal Sounds by Lindsay Barrett After test-driving life in several major cities, Lindsay Barrett moved back to her small hometown by the ocean in Maine to work as a literacy consultant and freelance writer. She's constantly surprised that her pre-parenthood experience as a kindergarten teacher doesn't make her chaotic household of five kids under ten feel more manageable and she relies heavily on reading aloud just to get them to sit still. When not chasing little people, she writes literac ..read more

  Unwrapping Herman Jiggle Just Be You!   By Julia Cook  Illustrated by Michael Garland Specs * Reading Age:  4-7 years * Grade Level:  PS-2 * Length:  31 pages * Publisher:  Boys Town Press * Pub. Date:  Feb. 13, 2023 * ISBN-10:  0938510984 * ISBN-13:  978-0938510895 Unwrapping Some Illustrations The Book Herman Jiggle wants so badly to fit in with his peers but how far will he go to make that happen?  He feels so inadequate and will try anything to fit in and be liked, accepted and belong.&nbs ..read more

  Unwrapping Holly and the Pittie Party Written by Julian Frischherz Illustrated by Leesh Li Specs * Reading Age:  4-7 years * Grade Level: PS-2 * Length:  32 pages * Publisher:  North Star Editions * Pub. Date:  July 25, 2023 * ISBN-10:  1631637045 * ISBN-13: 978-1631637049 Unwrapping Some Illustrations The Book This is a bittersweet story.  I cannot imagine getting a pet then totally abandoning it to fend for itself.  There are many other alternatives that are safe and humane to get rid of an unwanted a ..read more

  Unwrapping The Colourblind Kid by Tom Powell Specs * Reading Age:  5-8 years * Grade Level:  1-3  * Paperback:  32 pages  * Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC-KDP Print US * Pub. Date:  August 3, 2021 * ISBN-13:  979-8549124110 * Language:  English Unwrapping Some Illustrations The Book This is an educational book informing kids of colourblindness, CVD.   Little Tim is so happy and excited to start off to school. His backpack is ready and he is pumped to go.   Soon he gets embarra ..read more

  Unwrapping I Grab the Mic by Malik Sickstein illustrated by Paige A. Mason Specs * Reading Age:  5-8 years * Grade Level:  1-3 * Hardcover:  48 pages * Publisher:  Paw Prints Publishing * Pub. Date:  May 16, 2023 * ISBN-10: 1223186563 * ISBN-13:  978-1223186566 * Language:  English Unwrapping Some Illustrations The Book Kiss stage fright goodbye... You're superfly.  Grab that mic This is the first picture book of the series.  It features kids in challenging scenarios and how they build up confidence to succeed. &nb ..read more

  Unwrapping A Very Dinosaur Birthday Book by Adam Wallace Illustrated by Christopher Nielsen  What if dinosaurs showed up at your birthday party? From prehistoric presents to games crashing out of control and your snacks going extinct, it's a dino disaster! Specs * Reading Age:  4-10 years * Grade Level:  1-2 * Hardcover:  40 pages * Publisher:  Thomas Nelson * Pub. Date:  June 20, 2023 * ISBN-10:  1400242053 * ISBN-13:  978-1400242053 * Language: English Unwrapping Some Illustrations The Book This is a f ..read more

  Guest Post:  www.readbrightly.com Image credit: Jokic/Getty Images 5 Tips for Using Audiobooks at Bedtime by Janssen Bradshaw In her pre-child life, Janssen was an elementary school librarian. Now she stays home with her four little girls and is constantly maxing out her library card with picture books, cookbooks, and young adult novels. She’s anxiously counting down the days until her girls are old enough to read the Little House on the Prairie books. You can find Janssen over on her blog, Everyday Reading, where she celebrates modern motherhood with a practical twist ..read more

  Unwrapping Vinnie the Brave By Jeff Tucker Illustrated by Miranda Morrissey Specs * Reading Age:  4-7 yeas * Grade Level:  PS-2 * Length:  31 pages * Publisher:  Boys Town Press * Pub. Date:  April 11, 2023 * ISBN-10:  0938510967 * ISBN-13: 978-093510963 * Language: English Unwrapping Some Illustrations The Book This book highlights bravery, courage, confidence and self-esteem.  Vinnie seems fearless to his peers.  He portrays himself so fearless that he is known as Vinnie the Brave.  He is not fearfu ..read more

  Unwrapping Mina Belongs Here Authored by Sandra Niebuhr-Siebert Illustrated by Lars Baus Specs * Reading Age:  4-8 years * Grade Level:  1-2 * Length:  40 pages * Publisher:  Floris Books * ISBN-10:  1782508112 * ISBN-13:  97-1782508113 * Language:  English Editorial Reviews 'This tender, lyrical text brings to life moments that many immigrants will recognize... A visually engaging, rose-colored exploration of the immigrant experience.' —Kirkus Reviews 'The illustrations interweave seamlessly with the story, becoming more and more colourf ..read more