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August 17, 2026 · 7:00 am

Joey Meets the Tooth Fairy by Tannia Ortiz-Lopes (Book Spotlight)

Hi! My name is Joey. I am eight years old and have a secret: I’m a late-toothed. (shhh). One day, my secret was revealed, and all my friends made fun of me. I was hurt! When I got home, I was upset and complained to Mom. So that night, while tucking me in bed, my dad told me the story of the Tooth Fairy. I was fascinated and wished I could travel to the castle to meet her. Do you want to know if I visited the Tooth Fairy?

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Joey Paco:  I am an adventurous and curious eight-year-old boy. I can speak English, German, and Spanish. That makes me trilingual. I enjoy riding my bike, doing sports, reading, and playing with my friends. Mom says I am very persistent.

I keep a journal about my unusual adventures and family traveling. I think of me like a explorer. All famous explorers kept a journal about their adventures and discoveries.  

The idea for my first book,  “Joey trifft die Zahnfee.”  came from my journal, “Joey Paco’s Travels.”

 

Mom:  I was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico. I am a trilingual, multi-genre author, public speaker, freelance book reviewer, songwriter, bag designer, and hobby photographer. I speak Spanish, English, and German. To know more about my creative world, visit my Christian site: https://timewithtannia.com/

“Joey” is the main character of my first picture book: “Joey trifft die Zahnfee” (“Joey Meets the Tooth Fairy.”). I created Joey Paco’s Travels to allow Joey to promote his book. Likewise, he will share information about our “Book Reading Tours” and other adventures. After the publication of his book, he is starting to feel like a bestseller author. He refers to his site as “The Digital Journal of Young Author, Joey Paco.” (wink)

Psst: Please don’t tell him, he’s just a fictional character. Like Pinocchio, he thinks of himself as a real boy.  


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August 14, 2026 · 7:00 am

Get to See the Sunrise by Annette Wilmott (Book Spotlight)

Every sunrise holds a touch of magic-but only for those willing to rise to meet it. Joint a mother and daughter as they push past sleepy yawns and morning protests to embark on a journey together. Along the way, they discover that some of life’s greatest gifts are waiting just beyond our comfort zone-and that gratitude can transform even the earliest wake-up call into an unforgettable adventure.

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Annette Wilmott is a children’s picture book author who encourages living life with a “get to” mentality. She is a Pediatrician and breast cancer survivor who got the idea for this book on her favorite beach in Martha’s Vineyard. “Get To See the Sunrise” is her first book.

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August 10, 2026 · 7:00 am

Nickel’s Day at the Firehouse by Chuck Donnelly (Book Review)

Spend a day with Nickel the Buffalo, a firefighter who works hard, helps his community, and always leads wit~ heart. From morning chores at the station to racing out on emergency calls, Nickel shows young readers the courage, teamwork, and kindness that make a true hero.

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When the siren sounds and the red truck rolls out, bystanders know the firefighters are en route to an emergency. In Nickel’s Day at the Firehouse, kids will follow the buffalo firefighter as they brave three different types of fires and a down live electrical wire. The buffalo’s work is not over when the hazards are contained, though. Readers will learn more responsibilities that come with the job, a job that many kids dream about becoming when they reach adulthood.

Firefighting is a tough job that requires intense training, quick thinking, courage, and teamwork. Nickel’s Day at the Firehouse captures all these moments and many more that kids might not realize their local heroes do. For example, next time when the snow blankets the ground, see if you notice the fire hydrants free from snow. If you can, know that firefighters were hard at work, keeping them accessible in case of an emergency.

Nickel’s Day at the Firehouse explores the tasks firefighters perform when they are not out on an emergency call. Nickel washes the trucks and the firehouse. He inspects all the gear to make sure it is in working order. The book also shows Nickel, the buffalo, training and exercising to tackle any job. If all that didn’t keep them busy enough, firefighters also visit with children, teaching them what to do in case of a fire: ”Stop, drop, and roll, and crawl down low.”

Rest assured, no matter the weather conditions, your local fire department is always ready to lend a helping hand. They love their community and want to keep everyone safe, which is lovingly captured in Nickel’s Day at the Firehouse.

Nickel’s Day at the Firehouse would be a great book to read during Fire Prevention Week (October) and when you are creating or practicing your fire escape plan. My recommended reading age is 2-7 years.

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Chuck Donnelly is a firefighter from Cambridge, Massachusetts. His goal in writing this book is to teach children important values such as courage, teamwork, and kindness. Drawing from his experiences in the fire service, he hopes to inspire young readers to embrace these qualities.

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August 7, 2026 · 7:00 am

The Kingdom of the Refrigerator by Kateryna Dronova (Book Spotlight)

Sometimes the smallest voices are the mightiest – and the wisest!

The Kingdom of the Refrigerator is in a full-blown, cap-popping frenzy. Their king, the great and mighty Pumpkin, has met his fate at the Thanksgiving table. Next order of business? Find a new ruler. Could it be the pungent (but very fancy) Cheese? The big, loud Ketchup who just can’t keep his cap on? Or perhaps the exotic Lychee?
Everyone is convinced they deserve to rule the chilly, frosty kingdom, and they are not keeping quiet about it. Except one tiny, dented, very-much-on-sale can of Peas. But if the groceries don’t stop arguing long enough to listen, none of them will get their hands on the shiny new title!

The Kingdom of the Refrigerator is a wonderfully silly children’s book filled with characters so ridiculous, they’ll have kids giggling from the first to the last page.
With a generous helping of laughter, this book will teach kids:

  • Sometimes the best thing you can do is stop talking and start doing
  • That speaking up can make all the difference in the world
  • That working together beats arguing every single time
  • Never to judge others by how they look – or how much they cost!

For little fans of whimsically odd stories, The Kingdom of the Refrigerator is an absolute must-have


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Kateryna Dronova is a children’s writer who loves turning imagination into playful and heartfelt stories. Growing up surrounded by rich traditions and storytelling, she draws inspiration for her tales that nurture curiosity, courage, and kindness in young readers. Kateryna believes books can spark magic in every child—and she writes to share that wonder.


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August 3, 2026 · 7:00 am

One Weird Wednesday by Amanda Schaumburg (Book Review)

Willow woke up on Wednesday morning expecting an ordinary day, but everything quickly got WEIRD! Willow’s house has turned wacky with unexpected surprises around every corner. Each room brings something stranger than the last, and Willow can’t figure out what’s going on. Is she dreaming? Has her world gone bonkers? Join Willow on this hilarious, whimsical adventure as she tries to make sense of the wildest Wednesday ever! Perfect for young readers who love funny and imaginative stories, One Weird Wednesday will leave you giggling and guessing until the very end.

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Willow finds Wednesdays utterly boring. “The fun-filled weekend seemed like a distant memory and the next one seemed too far away.” But today, when Willow woke up, Wednesday was anything but boring. Today, Willow was about to experience the strange, the unexpected, and 100% wackiness, and kids are going to love every minute of it!

Willow does not know what to expect when she goes about her normal Wednesday routine. Catching her mom cooking spaghetti and meatballs in the bathtub was definitely not on the list. Neither was her brother taking a shower in her closet. Follow Willow into the kitchen, where the clanking noises were not caused by pots or pans hitting together. Step into the living room to see what Grandma is doing. Hint, she wasn’t taking a nap or watching soap operas.

The funny surprises do not end inside the home. Wait until you see what Willow’s sister and her grandpa are up to. Actually, of all the unexpected scenes, Grandpa’s shenanigans are my favorite! Read the story and select your favorite wacky scene! Ah, the illustrated scenes. They were absolutely brilliant. “Splat,” written in red sauce, added more humor to an already humorous scene. Gus, the dog, and Grandpa made me smile. They were obviously having the time of their lives as they boing, boing, boing the day away. Willow was also cute with her mountain of wavy hair and big purple glasses. I love the polka-dotted pajamas, too!

Though I wanted to give the story five stars, I had to ding it for the placement of some text. A few times, the background overpowered the text blocks. Other than that, I didn’t see anything that needed fixing.

One Weird Wednesday is the perfect book to read any day of the week, but especially on Wednesday if your day is drab instead of fab. I recommend the book for children aged 2-9. I also recommend doing something silly, but maybe not the antics the family was doing.

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Amanda Schaumburg is a children’s book author, educational resource author, and pediatric speech language pathologist. She has a passion for writing children’s books that spark imagination and promote literacy and communication. Amanda has worked in education since 2009.

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