Yes – I blogged about the book, The Caterpillar and the Express Train, before but, guess what?

Click to Purchase on Amazon – $11.69

The second edition of the book has my very own “Gift Detective APPROVED!” logo on it.  (the shiny, silver medallion on the bottom right) Get it while it’s hot!  Eventually, this book will win other awards and my award will have to make way for a more serious, literary and artistic recognition but, for now, Isabelle and I are proud and honored to grace the cover of the book.

Below is a sample video and reading of the book by the author, Jeremy Foster-Fell.

Visit the book’s website to learn more about the author, …read more

A new children’s book just came out – The Caterpillar and the Express Train.

Click to Purchase – $11.69 from Amazon (see below for more options)

I was able to get my hands on a copy of the book before it was on sale and I was delighted when I sat down and read the tale of The Caterpillar and the Express Train. It is a simple and sweet story, written by Jeremy Foster-Fell, of a chance meeting’s metamorphosis into friendship. I don’t want to give the plot away but if you really must know more, visit the book’s website.

Couple the book’s pleasing plotline with its magnificent illustrations, done by Matthew Gauvin, …read more

I am taking a break from the College Ave. Series to blog a bit about St. Patrick’s Day since it will be here in a mere ten days!

The Irish love for St. Patrick’s Day is infectious and even those who aren’t Irish get caught up in the festivities – drinking Irish beer or whiskey, eating Irish food, dying beer, icing for cupcakes, etc. green and, of course, wearing green!

Miroslav Sasek, wrote and illustrated this fun and educational book, This Is Ireland, and it would make a wonderful present for both children and adults. Give this book to your grandchild to educate them about your heritage or to your Irish sweetheart, parent or friend to bring a smile to their face when you acknowledge their ancestry in such a fun, sweet way. A great book for people who love travel too, as there …read more