How come fairy tale characters are so naive? But what if they weren't? Wouldn't it be more interesting if they were more realistic, even...

The rain has returned to the Pacific Northwest and the animals and bees are scurrying around collected the last of the food and pollen...

Besides the house that I swear was haunted, one of my most memorable babysitting moments revolves around the question - WHY? My 15-year...

Beware! Pastas are on the loose and playing at an island near you! With amazing harmony, Miranda Paul and Javier Joaquin cook up the most...

Growing up an army brat, my family moved a lot. When we finally settled in Washington State, I can remember my mother diving into food...

Starting up a new friendship can be a struggle. An overture of friendship can be mistaken, seen as aloof (if you're an introvert) or...

Who doesn't like dinosaurs? Or Pirates? What about Dinosaur Space Pirates? Too much . . . well then you'll be glad to know this book is...

Since Vivian is featuring Susanna Hill's fun new picture book - THE ROAD THAT TRUCKS BUILT, I decided to review another picture book that...

Strolling through the bookstore, looking for a mentor text for a critique partner, I glanced up and saw this cover. The face of the girl...

First and foremost, the winner of Renato and the Lion is - Elaine Eiden Asaidali. Congratulations, Elaine. Now onto this week's post: Who...