Book Review

Book Review

Leave Me Alone

#BOOKREVIEW #18CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: Leave Me AloneAuthor: Kes GrayIllustrator: Lee WildishGenre: Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader:  4-8 years I am sure we all have said or heard this at least once in our life, leave me alone. The feelings behind it are fear, embarrassment, or even humiliation. Kes Gray has quite well captured those feelings in his book,

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Wellness

Maddi’s Fridge

#BOOKREVIEW #18CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: Maddi’s FridgeAuthor: Lois BrandtIllustrator: Vin VogelGenre: Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader:  4-8 years Maddi’s Fridge is a marvellous book by an author and teacher, Lois Brandt. Every picture book I read stirs emotions, the most prominent one is love, but this book melted my heart and brought tears reading that a little girl is

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Writing Insights

THE COOL BEAN

#BOOKREVIEW #17CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: THE COOL BEANAuthor: Jory JohnIllustrator: Pete OswaldGenre: Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader:  4-7 years Jory John’s The Cool Bean touches on the universal message of kindness and feeling of being left out. The Cool Bean continues the themes of self-acceptance and friendship explored in Jory’s popular “Food Group” series. The story begins with The

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Writing Insights

The Most Magnificent Thing

#BOOKREVIEW #16CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: The Most Magnificent ThingAuthor & Illustrator: Ashley SpiresGenre: Fiction, Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader:  6-8 years The book The Most Magnificent Thing has MAGNIFICENT illustrations and story. It provides life lessons to children to not give up easily, that trying new things is fun, and focused effort brings amazing results. There are too many

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Book Review

The Cat In The Hat

#BOOKREVIEW #15CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: The Cat In The HatAuthor & Illustrator: Dr. SeussGenre: Fiction, Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader: 6 – 9 years I am glad that I picked up this book for review. I got to learn from a world-renowned author, Dr. Seuss, and understand some key aspects of writing a children’s book. Dr. Seuss is Theodor

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Book Review

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse

#BOOKREVIEW #14CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: Lilly’s Purple Plastic PurseAuthor & Illustrator: Kevin HenkesGenre: Fiction, Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader: 5 – 7 years Lilly loves school and everything about it. The most important reason she enjoys her school life is her teacher, Mr. Slinger. She pretends to teach her little brother just like Mr. Slinger at home, because she

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Books have the power to shift our mindset, stir our soul, and nudge us gently, or boldly, towards growth.

As a Holistic Wellness Coach, Author, and Book Coach, I engage with books not just for content, but for connection, with the author's voice, the message between the lines, and the deeper impact on our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Welcome to a space where books of all kinds come to life. From thought-provoking self-help to heartwarming children’s stories.

As an Author, Holistic Wellness Coach, and Book Coach, I’ve spent over 15 years exploring how words shape minds, spark emotions, and sometimes, just make us smile.

Here, I share honest, personal reflections on books that move me, whether they help us grow, make us think, or simply offer a few moments of joy!

So let’s grab a cup of something warm, and enjoy the journey!

My Personal Favorites

Home Sweet Home is more than a story about a frog, it’s a reminder of how deeply we all long for a place where we truly belong.
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Home Sweet Home
Caroline Pitcher
Javernick’s book fosters empathy, reflection, and critical thinking. It’s a powerful classroom tool that encourages students to take ownership of their behaviour and its ripple effect
What If Everybody Did That?
Ellen Javernick