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September 25, 2026 · 7:00 am

Breezy Bakes Her Best by Lori Rotter (Book Spotlight)

Everyone has a hidden talent …

Little Breezy Bear dreams of making her mark at the soon-to-open Buttercup Bakery. Eager to help her Mama bake, Breezy dives in. But her attempts at ‘helping’ cause floury chaos, a gooey egg mess, and a heap of spilled salt! Just when she thinks her baking dreams are dashed, Breezy asks her Papa if she can decorate the cakes instead.

With no time to waste, Breezy picks up her piping bag and realizes icing is like drawing and painting. She can do this. Will Breezy’s creative flair turn a disastrous start into sweet success in time for the Bakery to open?

Join Breezy as she learns that mistakes can lead to magic — and that every child has a special gift waiting to shine!

 

What to expect:

  • Humor & Heart: baking mishaps and family bonding
  • Adorable Characters: young children will fall in love with Breezy and her family
  • Energetic Illustrations: capture the chaos and excitement of a busy bakery
  • Playful Rhyming Text: supports early reading skills and makes the book fun to read aloud
  • Coloring Page: children can decorate their own cupcake for the Bakery

Key Themes:

  • Mistakes Help You Grow: Breezy’s baking disasters aren’t failures; they are opportunities for redirection
  • Perseverance Pays Off: Even after multiple disasters, Breezy keeps going, leading her to surprising results
  • Trying New Things Matters: Breezy discovers a unique talent through trying
  • Self-Expression: Breezy finds joy in her newly discovered creativity

Lori Rotter is an award-winning toy designer and children’s book author of the “Best” Collection of Stories: Best Dinosaur Ever, Freckles’ Best Ribbit, and Best Chef in Town.

Lori writes stories that help build confidence, kindness, and emotional resilience. And her warm, playful storytelling makes young readers feel seen and celebrated.

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Lori is an award-winning toy designer and picture book author. Her large extended family keeps her laughing and inspires her story and toy ideas. Like her toys, Lori loves adding small details for kids to discover. Lori lives in New York with her husband, Steve, lots of fish, and two silly dogs.

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September 21, 2026 · 7:00 am

Olivia’s Passport Plates: One Brave Bite in Japan (Book Spotlight)

Ready to take your child on a magical adventure through Japan — one delicious bite at a time?

If your little one loves curious adventures, playful storytelling, and discovering new foods and cultures, then Olivia’s Passport Plates: One Brave Bite in Japan is the perfect journey to begin together.

Olivia notices everything.
The flowers on the walk home. The people in line at the bright yellow food truck. The strange triangle-shaped snacks wrapped in dark seaweed.

But trying something new?
That part feels a little harder.

Then one night, a glowing lantern appears at Olivia’s window… and suddenly she’s swept away to Kyoto, Japan, where she meets a boy named Kenji and his grandmother. Together, they cook, laugh, and create delicious onigiri while Olivia discovers that sometimes the bravest adventures begin with just one small bite.

A heartwarming picture book about:

• Trying new foods and experiences
• Exploring Japanese culture through food
• Friendship, family, and belonging
• Building courage and curiosity
• Celebrating cultural connection in a child-friendly way

Complete with:

• An interactive onigiri recipe kids can make at home
• A helpful Japanese glossary
• A gentle introduction to Japanese traditions and food culture

Perfect for curious kids, picky eaters, classrooms, libraries, and families who love stories filled with warmth, wonder, and delicious discovery.

Open the book. Take the first bite. Discover a whole new world together.

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After exploring 55+ countries and cuisines around the world, Rhonda created Olivia’s Passport Plates — a series that invites children to discover every country in the world with curiosity, courage, and one brave bite at a time.

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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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May 29, 2026 · 7:00 am

Be a Superhero in the Kitchen by Donna Glass (Book Spotlight)

2021 Mom’s Choice and Family Choice Award Winner!

Be a Superhero in the Kitchen contains a detailed list of Superhero Cooking Tips and delicious kid-friendly recipes including Super Chicken Tacos, Powerful Potato Cakes, Mega Mac and Cheese Pizza, Crime Fighter’s Cookie Fluff, Legendary Lemon Tarts, and many more!

Let your child try their hand with the recipes in this book. Every kid who becomes the superhero of suppertime is one who eats super well!

 

 

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Donna Glass is an award-winning author who loves to laugh. And, wow, her laugh is boisterous! In her free time, she’s either reading a book or playing a game with the family.

For more information about Donna’s current and future books, visit her website.

 

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May 1, 2026 · 7:00 am

Sofie Finds a Best Friend by Carrie and Corey Webber (Book Review)

Sofie the squirrel loves acorns, giggles, and her cozy treehouse—but what she wants most is a friend to share a tea party with. As Sofie kindly invites animals of all kinds to play, she discovers that not everyone likes the same things—and that’s okay. When she finally meets Chip the chipmunk, Sofie learns an important lesson about patience, perseverance, kindness, social skills and finding the friend who’s just right for you.

A warm, gentle story about friendship, belonging, acceptance, rejection, communication and remembering that the right friend is always worth the wait.

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Is your child having difficulty making friends? Are they looking for that special someone who shares their interests and wants to be their best friend, but are not having any luck? In Sofie Finds a Best Friend, the bushy-tailed squirrel would love to find a friend to attend their tea party and eat acorns. The problem is, finding a friend is easier said than done. Sweet Sofie politely asks nineteen different species of animals if they would like to come to their tea party before hearing these exciting words, “YES, I WOULD LOVE TO!!!” with number twenty.

Sofie Finds a Best Friend is a great story for teaching young children the names of different animals and provides many opportunities for group discussion. For instance, what animals besides the owl and raccoon are nocturnal? What kinds of foods do animals eat? Sofie didn’t seem to let the rejections dampen her spirits, but how would they react if no one wanted to play with them? What do they like to do for fun, and what are some of their interests? This last one could lead to new friendships.

Sofie Finds a Best Friend reaches a broad audience thanks to its cute, colorful illustrations and sweet storyline. Whether you are teaching animal names, discussing what animals eat and their habitats, or emphasizing the power of kindness and perseverance, Sofie Finds a Best Friend is the book for you, your family, or your classroom.

Amazon lists the story for children 3-9 years. That is a great age for reading comprehension and discussions; however, I recommend it for babies and toddlers as well, since I think they will love the brightly colored animal scenes. Of course, even older children in the initial bracket will love the artwork. It is a great combination of sweet and funny.


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Score: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Carrie and Corey Webber’s love of storytelling has ties to their own memories of favorite books as children, including one about little critters that lived inside a treehouse. They hope their readers come away from their story understanding the foundation of friendship, perseverance, and kindness.

 

 

 

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