Good morning, everyone!
I hope everyone is enjoying the month of April so far and the warmer weather. This month will bring the Easter holiday as well as Earth Day!
In honor of spring having sprung, below you can find a few reading recommendations to get you in the mood for this new season. Some are children's books for those of you with young kids, and some are books more geared toward adults and older readers.
Broken Sky by Nancy Crumley
Broken Sky weaves a tale of the Native American, the Indian, passing on a story of sharing and the importance of remembering tradition with a focus on nature. Delightfully illustrated, children will become involved following each page through the illustrations and the heart felt words. Rain is falling. The story follows as the rain fills the animals' homes. Burrows were flooding and tunnels were collapsing from the wetness. Nests on the ground and in the trees were not safe. Is the sky broken? Can the broken sky be fixed?
You can check out this gorgeous children's book here.
Four Seasons: Gardening and Growing in Zone 7 by April Hensley
This book is collection of gardening articles originally published in Voice Magazine for Women. These articles feature helpful tips for growing indoors and outdoors in Zone 7 with a wide variety of topics including flowers, vegetable gardening, pest control, and harvesting.
To check out this gardening guide, visit here.
Michael's Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly by Jocelyn M. Lacey
When Micheal changes from a caterpillar to a butterfly, he notices his wings are different. Will he be able to fly, and will his friends accept him the way he is?
To find out, you must read Jocelyn's lovely children's book for yourself! You can purchase the book here.
The Forgotten: Valaraii Rising Trilogy by Kristen Johnson
Deep within the Rudu Mountains in a long-forgotten tomb guarded by Strygoi—phantom creatures that thrive on fear and flesh—a warrior lay within a dark sarcophagus until two dwarf brothers, fleeing from the tomb’s terrifying guards, arrive. The warrior they awaken will be more than they could ever imagine and take their exiled clan on a journey beyond any fantasy or nightmare any of them have ever dreamed.
It will take all the reckless courage and ingenuity of the dwarves to survive the terrors heading their way as the Dark Lord Merilik appears, intent on what he started so long ago—the line of Asger’s total annihilation.
This young adult fantasy novel is part of a trilogy, with the second book releasing sometime this year. Catch up before its release by purchasing The Forgotten here.
Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and the Synchronous Fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountains by Wayne A. Major and Ralphine Major
What animal can hold a child’s attention better than a mischievous, cunning penguin? Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, is such a penguin. Despite her small size, she can be an example to children. Size is an obstacle only if you let it be. Penguins are some of the most entertaining animals on the planet! Come and join Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and her family as they enjoy the amazing synchronous fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee!
Check out this sweet children's book here.
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These books are just a few spring reading recommendations as we enter into warmer weather and embrace nature's beauty. To hear a more extensive list of spring reads, listen to our podcast, Bookmarked, this Friday. Draco and I will be talking all about book recommendations for this time of year!
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Have a wonderful week, and we'll catch you next time!
Allison Chudina
Editorial Assistant
Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.
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