Why A Garfield Christmas Special Still Hits You Right in the Feels The folks at Garfield & Friends have generously uploaded some of their 90’s classics for families to enjoy on YouTube Before holiday specials became high-budget CGI events, there was something charming about the simple, heartfelt animated classics of the '80s. A Garfield Christmas Special, first airedContinue reading "A Garfield Christmas Special – Watch it Free"
2025 KIDDABLE AWARDS: Early Bird Entry NOW OPEN – ENTER NOW!
"Get Ahead in Children's Literature: Early Bird Entries Now Open for the 2025 Kiddable Awards Online Discovery and Children’s eBook categories!" Dear Kiddable Community, We're thrilled to announce that the 2025 Kiddable Awards are just around the corner, and the anticipation is building! It's that time of year again when we celebrate the best ofContinue reading "2025 KIDDABLE AWARDS: Early Bird Entry NOW OPEN – ENTER NOW!"
A Perfect Saturday.., Almost: Review
A Perfect Saturday.., Almost by Dave Jones, PsyD is a lighthearted picture book that captures the excitement, unpredictability, and small adventures that can make a child’s day memorable. From breakfast and fishing to reading, playing music, flying a kite, and studying ants, the young narrator has an ambitious list of activities for his perfect Saturday.Continue reading "A Perfect Saturday.., Almost: Review"
5 Fun Nature Walk Activities Your Kids Will Love
Turn every walk into an adventure with simple, hands-on activities your kids will love. Getting outside is one of the easiest ways to add a little adventure to your day. A nature walk isn’t just a walk—it’s a chance to explore, imagine, and discover. Here are five of our favorite activities to make any strollContinue reading "5 Fun Nature Walk Activities Your Kids Will Love"
Kid friendly recipe: Slow Cooker Alfredo Chicken
Children will love it and its low prep/maintenance for busy moms and dads It's the creamy classic made even easier. YIELDS: 4 serving(s) PREP TIME: 15 mins TOTAL TIME: 5 hrs 45 mins Chicken Alfredo is one of the most wonderful things in life. And did you know you can make it completely in a slow cooker without sacrificing aContinue reading "Kid friendly recipe: Slow Cooker Alfredo Chicken"
Book Review: Wanda the Witch and the Broom That Went Zoom! by Dana Ginnett
Dana Ginnett's Wanda the Witch and the Broom That Went Zoom! is a fun children's story that combines magical fun with an uplifting message about appreciating your talents and accepting your flaws. Set in the whimsical community of Willow Rock, the story follows Wanda Wayble, a talented witch fashion designer whose secret struggle leaves herContinue reading "Book Review: Wanda the Witch and the Broom That Went Zoom! by Dana Ginnett"
Top Reasons You Should Write a Children’s Book
Turn your ideas, memories, and bedtime stories into books that inspire, delight, and last a lifetime. Ever thought about writing a children’s book but talked yourself out of it? Maybe you think it’s too hard or that someone else has already told your story. Truth is, there’s never been a better time to bring yourContinue reading "Top Reasons You Should Write a Children’s Book"
Author Ben St. James Named Finalist at California International Children’s Film Festival for Screen Adaptation of “Cowboy Cooper and the Ghost Town”
Author and creator Ben St. James has been named a finalist in the California International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF) for the screenplay adaptation of his award-winning book, “Cowboy Cooper and the Ghost Town,” a recognition that places the Sugar Creek, MO based storyteller on an international stage in a bi-annual competition celebrating excellence in children’sContinue reading "Author Ben St. James Named Finalist at California International Children’s Film Festival for Screen Adaptation of “Cowboy Cooper and the Ghost Town”"
Coffee Filter Flower Craft
Need a fun weekend craft idea? We have one for you today! Here is a great craft to help you and your kids welcome the spring season! Coffee filter flowers are one of the easiest ways to create beautiful paper flowers that look surprisingly similar to real flowers. These delicate, three-dimensional flowers make perfect decorationsContinue reading "Coffee Filter Flower Craft"
Kiddable Awards 2025
Our top picks from across North America, bringing children's books that families love. Welcome to the second annual Kiddable Awards, we are sharing children's books from Canada and the U.S.A. made by a host of incredibly talented authors and illustrators. We aspire to create a sense of community and recognize the hard work and dedicationContinue reading "Kiddable Awards 2025"
Santa Also Forgets: Review
Santa Also Forgets is a holiday story that captures the quiet magic of childhood, the importance of intuition, and the reassurance that even Santa isn’t perfect. The story follows Lolo, a thoughtful child who wakes on Christmas morning to discover that Santa has forgotten his hat. While the rest of the family rushes into theContinue reading "Santa Also Forgets: Review"
INTERVIEW: Author Brenda McDowell
A children’s story that explores empathy and the complex emotions behind bullying told through the eyes of a former physician & grandmother. Brenda McDowell, a retired family physician from Toronto, brings warmth, empathy, and deep insight to her debut children’s book Jo-Jo and the Stinky Dragon. Drawing on over three decades of experience caring forContinue reading "INTERVIEW: Author Brenda McDowell"
