Getting Close to 50? This Book Is A Must ReI ad! Re-Imagine The Second Half Of YOUR Life

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"When you believe that your best years are still ahead of you, you begin to treat yourself like someone worth caring for - because you are. Self care becomes less of a chore and more of a privilege, a daily act of self respect that fuels everything else in your life. It's a mind set that says, I'm not done yet, in fact, my best is yet to come."

(one of my favorite quotes from this book)

How to Reimagine the Second Half of Life: From Midlife Slump to Purposeful Reinvention 

As founder and CEO of Aegis Living, one of America’s most admired senior-living companies, Dwayne J. Clark has spent more than 35 years reimagining what it means to grow older with purpose and wellness. Now, as co-author of The Miracle Morning After 50: A Proven Path to Joy, Vitality and Purpose for Aging Adults (BenBella Books, Dec 16, 2025), with wellness expert Hal Elrod, he turns his deep understanding of longevity and lifestyle into a personal, science-backed blueprint for living vibrantly at every stage. 

You can find out more information on Dwayne Clark at:  https://www.dwaynejclark.com/ 

I am almost done with an Advance Reader Copy of this incredible and yes I mean incredible book by Hal Elrod and Dwayne J. Clark. It is in digital form but I truly need a physical copy as this is something I will be marking up and tabbing pages to go back to daily. 

Never has a book hit so hard for me than this right now. I am in the last year of my 50s or should I say my 60th year of life and I have been making conscious efforts to get the best of the last quarter of my years. The Miracle Morning After 50 has been the perfect companion for where I am right now.

As someone who lost her mother at age 12 I know it is a true privilege to grow older. My mother never got the opportunity and I want to do it with grace and live my best life. 

The Miracle Morning is a life changing practice that has you start the day off on the right foot. You are making yourself a priority and focusing on you!

There are 6 practices that you should do every day and Miracle Morning breaks it into small manageable increments called SAVERS.

Silence  - 5 minutes upon waking

Affirmations - 5 minutes

Visualization - 5 minutes

Exercise - 10 minutes

Reading - 20 minutes

Scribing (journaling) 10 minutes

There is a lot of room for you to decide what this means for you but if needed there are many suggestions depending on where you are in your life. 

There is even an app to help you check things off all 6 parts of the practices. I LOVE it. For the past two days I have been doing the free portion of the app but might ask my husband for the paid version for Christmas. 

This wasn't hard for me to jump into as I do many of these things already. I believe in making conscious efforts to be silent during my day without stimulation. Just me and my thoughts or I pray. While I don't do affirmations per se I am not opposed and enjoy using the app for this adding my own today.  I have never done a vision board but love this idea of visualizing myself being where I want to be in mind and body because I am a firm believer in the mind over body. I do minimal exercise at the moment but do stretch, walk and do breathing exercises but as I get stronger I cannot wait to add light weights. I read over scrolling or TV daily so this is easy and I journal every day. I am all in and can't wait to see how these 6 savers change my life over the course of the month.

There is so much to love about this book and have already suggested it to three people in my life and now I am letting you all know about it. 

Pre-Order Your Christmas Read - The Doc’s Christmas Miracle Plus Advanced Copy Review

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Hallmark Magic Meets Medical Drama in Psychologist’s New Book, The Doc’s Christmas Miracle

 

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 23, 2025 — Bestselling author and forensic psychologist S. A. Stolin delivers a warm and cozy blend of heart, hope and holiday magic in her new release, The Doc’s Christmas Miracle.

 

“Christmas has always struck me as the perfect backdrop for transformation — it’s a season of hope, miracles and rediscovery,” said Stolin, whose background in psychology brings a unique authority to her characters and their relationships.

 

Set in the small town of Crescent Hill, The Doc’s Christmas Miracle combines the charm of a Hallmark holiday romance with the high stakes of a medical drama. When a Christmas Eve snowstorm traps patients and staff inside the local clinic, two dedicated doctors must join forces to save lives — and perhaps open their hearts to second chances. Secrets surface, forgiveness is tested, and the line between science and miracle begins to blur.

 

More than a holiday love story, The Doc’s Christmas Miracle explores resilience, forgiveness and the surprising ways healing can arrive — even in the middle of life’s hardest seasons. Perfect for fans of Hallmark holiday movies, uplifting romances or small-town dramas with heart, Stolin’s latest book is a cozy escape brimming with snow, sparkle and a touch of Christmas magic.

 

“At its core, this story is about healing — not just the patients at the clinic, but the doctors themselves, who are searching for love, forgiveness and second chances,” Stolin added.

 

The Doc’s Christmas Miracle

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Release Date: December 1, 2025

ISBN-13: ‎978-1509262823

Available for pre-order at https://www.amazon.com/Docs-Christmas-Miracle-S-Stolin-ebook/dp/B0FQPH7CSJ  

My Amateur Review

If you are a fan of Christmas romance, second chances, medical drama and a murder mystery this is for you. 

Doctor Moore is a researcher with a controversial memory machine that he is trying to prove can help Alzheimer patients remember the missing pieces of their memory.  Doctor Pace is a Psychiatrist who works at the facility that Dr. Moore was enlisted to try his machine at. 

The two who start off as rivals soon find themselves falling and uncovering long buried secrets that were never meant to be uncovered. 

I loved most of the characters especially the patients. They made the book even more enjoyable.  Their spunkiness had me chuckling. As for Dr. Moore and Dr. Pace. There were times I felt for each of them although as a fan of a slow burn romance I had a difficult time appreciating their journey to each other.  

The mystery was very enjoyable and something I was not expecting when I started reading. I highly recommend! 

About the Author

S. A. Stolin is the bestselling author of Act It Out: 25 Expressive Ways to Heal from Child Abuse and six works of fiction published by respected independent presses. A former actress with credits in television, film and stage, she brings a vivid sense of drama and humanity to her stories. Her upcoming release, The Doc’s Christmas Miracle, launches a new series set at the Sam Heard Clinic, where romance, resilience and healing intertwine.

 

As a licensed psychologist and expert on trauma recovery, Stolin is known for weaving emotional authenticity into her fiction, creating layered characters. Her work has been featured in national magazines, and she has been a guest speaker on overcoming adversity and finding empowerment through creativity. Whether writing about second chances in love, the courage to face the past, or the power of family and friendship, S. A. Stolin believes stories can illuminate the best of who we are — and who we can become.

 

For more information, please visit www.sastolinsky.com.

 

Amateur Book Review - Please Tell Me by Mike Omer

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After a year in captivity, a kidnapped child escapes—only to reveal horrific truths that lead her psychologist on a race against time in this thriller from New York Times bestselling author Mike Omer.

When eight-year-old Kathy Stone turns up on the side of the road a year after her abduction, the world awaits her harrowing story. But Kathy doesn’t say a word. Traumatized by her ordeal, she doesn’t speak at all, not even to her own parents.

Child therapist Robin Hart is the only one who’s had success connecting with the girl. Robin has been using play therapy to help Kathy process her memories. But as their work continues, Kathy’s playtime takes a grim turn: a doll stabs another doll, a tiny figurine is chained to a plastic toy couch. All of these horrifying moments, enacted within a Victorian doll house. Every session, another toy dies.

But the most disturbing detail? Kathy seems to be playacting real unsolved murders.

Soon Robin wonders if Kathy not only holds the key to the murders of the past but if she knows something about the murders of the future. Can Robin unlock the secrets in Kathy’s brain and stop a serial killer before he strikes again? Or is Robin’s work with Kathy putting her in the killer’s sights?

Book Review: 

WOAH! I just finished Please Tell Me by Mike Omer, and I’m still reeling! This book had me hooked and I couldn’t put it down. It’s a rollercoaster of a thriller.

We jump right in with 8 year old Kathy a little girl without shoes trying to find her way home and thankfully meeting a stranger who helps. Kathy was kidnapped a year ago from her families home and somehow escaped. So is so traumatized that she can't speak so no one knows what happened to her or what she went through while gone. My heart just broke for her! 

Robin Hart is a child therapist who is hired to help Kathy process everything through play therapy. Not to try to find out what happened to her but to make her feel safe and get back to some sort of normalcy. Things get intense when Kathy starts acting out these creepy, violent scenes with her dolls that seem to connect to real murders. I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out how this little girl knows so much. Was it supernatural? I was excited to find out!

Omar does a great job of writing really relatable characters. Robin is such a heroin, not perfect, she’s got her own baggage (like a messy divorce and a tough relationship with her mom), but she’s so dedicated to helping Kathy, by not pushing and allowing the child to feel safe. The therapy scenes were so fascinating. I learned a lot about how therapists work with kids, and it felt authentic.   It made me root for her even more. Kathy’s mom, Claire, oh man!  Her flashbacks to the abduction had me tearing up. This is a parent's nightmare. 

The suspense in this book was incredible. I kept thinking I had the bad guy figured out, but then there’d be another twist, and I’d be like, “Nope! Wrong again!” The way Omer ties everything together at the end? Total shocker. I didn’t see it coming. I love when a book can surprise me like that. 

The COVID references were a bit heavy-handed but I agree that COVID changed everything and kids during COVID really suffered. 

This is definitely not a light read, so if you’re sensitive to child trauma, psychological trauma, blood and gore maybe check the trigger warnings first.

If you love thrillers that make your heart race pick this one up. 

Amateur Book Review: The Fall Up by Aly Martinez

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I wanted to jump.
He made me fall.

As a celebrity, I lived in the public eye, but somewhere along the way, I’d lost myself in the spotlight.

Until he found me.

Sam Rivers was a gorgeous, tattooed stranger who saved my life with nothing more than a simple conversation.

But we were both standing on that bridge for a reason the night we met. The secrets of our pasts brought us together—and then tore us apart.

Could we find a reason to hold on as life constantly pulled us down?

Or maybe there’s only one direction to go when two people fall in love at rock bottom—up.

My Review:

The Fall Up by Aly Martinez was a rollercoaster from the beginning. A love story with humor and heat. 

Levee, a pop star who’s lost herself in the spotlight, and Sam meet under intense circumstances on a bridge one night. 

Martinez deals with heavy topics like mental health and past trauma with care. There were moments where I was holding my breath during some of their raw, conversations that hit close to home. The tension of each of their demons and the fear of whether they’d make it through kept me reading as much as possible.

Despite the heavy moments the book is uplifting. The chemistry and witty banter between Levee and Sam is what I look for in my romance reads. Levee is relatable and real, a celebrity who’s struggling but so lovable. Their romance is a mix of steamy, sweet, and soulful and I was rooting for them the whole time. Even the secondary characters are great!

The Fall Up had some slow moments but I was invested and love a good story about healing, love, and finding someone who sees the real you, even when you are at rock bottom. 

Amateur Book Review - Rebecca by Adam Nicolai

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A voice is telling Sarah to kill her baby.

It comes to her in fevered snatches of sleep, between her daughter’s cries. It lingers in her mind when she wakes, alone and sad and scared.

She wants to love her baby, but she doesn’t know how. Suffering from her a deadly disconnect with her sexual identity, Sarah doesn’t even know how to love herself.

So the voice torments her. She will suffer. She will weep.

But she will also endure.

Unforgettable and truly unique, Rebecca takes hold of you on the first page and drags you headlong into the hellscape of a tortured young mother’s mind — a journey that will end with unspeakable horror, or the triumph of a mother’s love over darkness.

You’ll love Rebecca because it’s unlike anything you’ve read before.

Review of Rebecca by Adam J. Nicolai

This debut, self published novel by Adam J. Nicolai is a raw, emotionally charged ride that hooked me from the first few pages until the end that completely stressed me out with the  jaw dropping final scene. 

NOTE: There are some heavy themes (teen pregnancy, emerging sexuality, and the pressure of religious expectations). 

Sarah grew up in a strictly religious household who is struggling with her identity as a lesbian.  She believed that the pregnancy would “fix” her. 

The religious elements capture the judgment and guilt imposed by Sarah’s church and family. Every sermon feels and is directed at her "sin." Sarah feels alone and scared which is written perfectly. You feel all of it.

Sarah appears to be dealing with postpartum depression and has unsettling suspicions about her newborn daughter. Rebecca. Nicolai's writing kept me questioning everything. 

The standout, though, is the final fight scene that without giving spoilers was  heart-pounding and left me breathless. I stopped reading three times to catch my breath. It’s the kind of scene that sticks with you.

If you’re up for a read that’ll stress you out (in a good way!) and leave you thinking, this is it. 

Book Review: The Truth About Butterflies by Nancy Stephan

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Nancy Stephan’s The Truth About Butterflies is a heartfelt memoir chronicling the life and loss of her dear daughter Nicole. As a mother of a daughter I love to the moon and back I found myself ugly crying more than once. Stephan blends medical insight with raw emotion, sharing her journey of resilience, faith, and hope. The butterfly metaphor beautifully captures her transformation through struggle and something her daughter had profoundly mentioned at the age of 6. “This flesh in which we live is nothing more than a cocoon, and only when we step out of it do we truly begin to live.” 

I loved this book for its authenticity and warmth as well as the candid reflections of Nancy’s childhood and learning all about Nicole. 

My heart aches for this mother and daughter and all they endured. 

The Truth About Butterflies is an uplifting read for anyone facing adversity or seeking hope. It’s a testament to the human spirit and the love of a mother. 

Rating: 4.5/5 stars

Book Review: Forsaken by Andrew Van Wey - This Is A Must Read! #bookreview

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Wow!!!! A piece of art! I loved it. Andrew Van Wey’s Forsaken: A Novel of Art, Evil, and Insanity is a chilling psychological horror.

One hell of a debut novel by a very talented author. This story follows Dan Rineheart, an art professor whose life is seemingly perfect. He has a loving family and a tenure-track position at a university but it all unravels when a mysterious, grotesque painting arrives at the university. 

What begins as curiosity spirals into an obsession, pulling Dan into a nightmare of sinister children, eerie phenomena, and a haunting painting that seems alive.

Author Van Wey’s strength is  in his vivid, immersive writing. I had to read out loud at times to literally hear the words. They are grotesquely poetic. The last three chapters were read out in their entirety. I was mesmerized and needed to not only see them but hear them. 

I cannot praise the detailed prose enough. It brought  life with unsettling atmospheric horror into the story like my favorite early Stephen King or Clive Barker books. 

As a huge fan of the first-person perspective which immerses you in Dan’s unraveling psyche, making his flaws and fears completely relatable, even as the story veers into the surreal and paranormal. The painting itself, is described as a “disturbing work of grotesque perfection,” is a standout element, its ever-changing nature amplifying the creeping dread. 

Fans of 80s horror will appreciate the nod to the classic horror feel of dark humor with a modern psychological edge.

I was completely aware of the storyline by chapter three but Forsaken never disappointed me. From start to finish I loved it and couldn’t put it down. Its pace was perfect dealing out the storyline in steady increments before accelerating the horror. 

Even though it’s a lengthy book I never felt it was too long because of the shifts in perspective and twisted plot.

Forsaken shines as a character-driven horror novel that lingers long after the final page, perfect for readers who crave a blend of mystery, paranormal chills, and psychological depth. 

5 out of 5 for me! 

Halloween Isn't Just About Candy

 

M is for Monsters
Greg Paprocki

Imaginary creatures from the land, forests, and underwater introduce toddlers to folklore and literature, where monsters were born.

These hobgoblins and other imaginary creatures are too cute to be scary! Names like Quinotar, ogre, and rougarou, along with the more common vampire, witch, and Yeti will be as fun to say as the pictures are to point at. Ideal for reading aloud to a toddler.

Illustrator Greg Paprocki’s popular BabyLit alphabet board books feature his classically retro mid-century art style that’s proven to be a hit with both toddlers and adults.

My class LOVED this book but probably not as much as I did. The illustrations on each page are full of colorful, interesting, whimsical things to look at. We read it and stared at the pages over and over all day with some kids finding new things every time we looked.

Halloween Pumpkin Jiggie Puzzle
55 Pieces • 20+ minute difficulty

This challenging die-cut Jiggie puzzle is a fun way to celebrate with a friend.

Packed in a tiny box, these puzzles pack a big punch! Challenging without being frustrating, Jiggies are perfect for a quick break from work, ice breakers at your dinner party, a bedtime wind-down, or a fun after-school activity. They also make great gifts for puzzle lovers of all ages!

Ghostly,Ghastly Tales: Frights to Tell at Night Series
Anastasia Garcia • Illustrated by Teo Skaffa

Read these stories before bedtime or share them to spook your friends—if you dare!

Each tale in this magical collection pulls you into a dark world of contemporary stories based on myths and legends from around the world. Haunted battlefields? Talking heads? Ghosts? Nefarious creatures in the night? Read all about spooky field trips, ghostly omens, cautionary tales, and more. Featuring stories inspired by folklore from Nigeria, the Philippines, the Caribbean, Iceland, England, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Ancient Egypt, Germany, Mexico, and the American South.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles
Marci Kay Monson • Illustrated by Greg Paprocki

This retelling is the first in the “Mini Mysteries” series of interactive picture books for children.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles is Agatha Christie’s first detective novel (a cozy mystery—no violence or gore), and where she introduces her fictional detective Hercule Poirot. The story, set in England during World War I, is a true who-done-it full of mysterious characters and teasing clues. Monson’s retelling of the original book captures the plot and distills it in a way that is fun for children, gently ushering them into the literary world of Christie’s mysteries. Along with the story, there are activities, games, and puzzles throughout to help with children’s engagement, and might just foster a few budding detectives.

My class is a little young for this but my daughter and I loved reading this and doing each activity on each page. Very smart way to introduce a "mystery" book to young readers by placing an interactive component to aid in the critical thinking as well as to add a bit of fun! 

Illustrated by Greg Paprocki who also did the book above M is For Monsters I LOVED the details, colors and eye catching two page spreads in The Mysterious Affair at Styles.

80 Businesses Living The American Dream And Sharing Their Recipes In This Full Color Cookbook + I Made OFD Cookies From The Book & They ARE AMAZING

Ou​r American Dream Cookbook (available now for pre-order and launching October 1, 2024, $30/hardcover). Authored by Jennifer Glanville Love, brewer and director of partnerships at the Boston Beer Company, this one-of-a-kind cookbook brings 100+ dishes to life from 80 small business owners, all tied to the philanthropic program Brewing the American Dream.

There were so many yummy dishes I am dying to make but this weekend we jumped into the OFD (Oaty, Fudgy and Delicious) 

We used Kodiak Oats to get more protein and they came out amazing and I don't feel bad giving them to my family. Even my son who is so picky ate 4 of them out of the oven. My husband said "meh" but the rest of us LOVE them. Bring some in for my co-workers tomorrow because after sharing on my socials they all asked for some. How could I deny them. Time to grab another bag of chocolate chunks.

Looks just like the picture. SOOO chocolatey!!!

My next recipe is Vegan Onion Soup with Beer and Chicken Kebabs with Beer Bourbon Marinade. 

My husband read the section of how to appraise beer since he has been doing a different 12 pack from Beer World every weekend. Definitely a book that will be on our counter for a while. 

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary book for my honest opinion. No monetary compensation was offered or received. 

Delightful Children's Books That My Class Loves

 

Discover the Perfect Holiday Gifts with Delightful Children’s Books for Every

Reader on Your List

 

As the holiday season draws near, the search for the perfect gift for loved ones becomes a delightful pursuit. This year, The Collective Book Studio presents a handpicked collection of heartwarming and engaging books, guaranteed to spark joy, laughter, and inspiration in children. Our carefully curated titles, ideal for holiday gift-giving, include:

Are You Giggly?

By Tim Button, Illustrated by Ana Martín Larranaga

Find out who giggles and who doesn’t in this playful book that ends with a delightful, giggly surprise!

Hi Lion, are you giggly?
How about you, Zebra? Are you giggly?

Young readers find out who giggles and who doesn't in this fun, playful board book. Bright illustrations by Ana Larrañaga introduce readers to a collection of African animals and the sounds they make. When they get to the novelty mirror in the back of the book, children will be delighted to discover the giggliest creature of all: themselves!

The 411:

My 3.5 year old class loved this book. They can sit through a longer story so when I got this book I assumed they would be bored with it but they have asked for it 8 times in the past 3 weeks. 

This is a board book perfect for little hands. I have it on my teacher shelf because they love it so much and ask for it to be read to them. They especially love the mirror at the back of the book. 

The question Are You Giggly? Is asked and various animals answer No, I'm _________ for instance the Lion says "No I am roary." rooooar rooooar rooooar. My class loves reading along after so many reads and it gives them earlier reader confidence.  They know what to expect and now we talk about other things like where these animals may live, what do you think they eat, do you think they hibernate. The last page is a gorilla and the gorilla says Yes and tells us that they know someone even gigglier. Flip the page and there is the mirror with the words on the next page. You Are. My kids love when I walk around the circle letting each one see their face and their smile. They all giggle!

Gray Fox in the Moonlight

By Isaac Peterson

Gray Fox wanders alone in the forest at night. The woods are illuminated in the silvery light of the full moon and stars. She gazes around in wonder at the light in the birch grove and stops to look at her reflection in the river. But something calls to her in her reverie. She must return to her den by dawn to care for her kits when they wake.

With simple poetry young children will love, Gray Fox in the Moonlight is a journey through a nighttime wonderland that celebrates the love between parents and children. Simple two-color illustrations overflow with light in this evergreen story that illustrates the value of independence in the parental relationship as well as the powerful bond which calls us home from wandering. Gray Fox in the Moonlight revels in the profound beauty of nature.

The 411:

My class and I love this simple book and the gorgeous illustrations of blues, greys and white (for night) and yellow, grey and white for daybreak. The kids loved following the fox through the moonlight woods on a mission back to it's den where it left baby kits sleeping. As a teacher I love how pretty the illustrations were and the calmness the story brought to my classroom. We are 14 3.5 year olds and two teachers and whenever I read this it feels like the kids know to be silent as to not scare our fox friend.  

I Hope You Will Know

By Jaren Ahlmann, Illustrated by Pete Olczyk

 

… as you wonder and marvel and grow,
There are some things in life that I hope you will know …

So begins a love letter from an unnamed narrator to their dearest one. Rhyming couplets peppered with metaphor offer readers thirteen heart-felt and admirable credos, together presenting a guide for a life well lived.

These collected words of wisdom express the narrator’s deepest wishes for their cherished one as they step into their future, perhaps most importantly that they are loved unconditionally. This joyfully illustrated and artfully designed package may be shared with a loved one of any age to complement life's milestone moments and holidays.

 

Ooo...Poo! Big Poo, Small Poo, It’s True! We All Poo!

By Elliot Kreloff

Smelly, stinky, sandy poop.
Litter poop. Whose poop?
Kitty poop! Please scoop.
 

Yes, we all poop—animals and humans, young and old, those who walk and fly and swim. And Ooo…Poo! is a joyful investigation into the who, what, why and where of poop on our planet Earth. The upbeat, rhythmic text encourages young readers to celebrate both their time spent on the potty and any scat they come across in the wild.

Let’s hear it for poo…woo hoo!

The 411:

As a teacher I did not read it to my class but I did bring it to my two babysitting jobs for kindergartners. They loved it! My 3.5 year old class would have been unable to sit through this book. It wasn't rhythmic enough for preschoolers. They would have loved the pictures but I am not sure how the parents would be about it so I didn't bring it to class.  The book talks about how everything poops. The 2 kindergartners loved the pictures and thought the book was so funny. I found the pictures pretty funny and I know my own kids at a young age would have absolutely loved this book. Great bathroom reading when you are potty training a toddler.

 

Our Friend Earth

By Lea Redmond, Illustrated by Regina Shklovsky

 

Cultivate your child's sense of wonder and gratitude for our ever-present friend, Earth, with this charming, circle-shaped board book—perfect for preschoolers learning about the planet and their place in the solar system.

Introduce little ones to our place in the solar system with Our Friend Earth, a circle-shaped ode to the planet we call home. Life on Earth is a gift from the sun. Like day and night, the people, places, and things we love come and go. But while our days are full of flux, the Earth is our constant companion, an unconditional friend who reminds us we are never alone.

Gratitude for the Earth begins with awareness. After reading Our Friend Earth, children will love pointing to the ground under their feet and recognizing it as Earth, their forever friend. From the diagram in the back of the book, they can learn how day and night cycle around the Earth as it rotates in the light of the sun.

 The 411:

I absolutely adore the book and the little cloud carry case. My class loved the "round earth book" I loved talking about how the earth is daylight in some parts of the world and dark in other parts. 

This one is one they have on their book shelf and it is picked up repeatedly throughout the day. 

The Collective Book Studio is dedicated to bringing readers high-quality books that inspire, entertain, and educate. Our carefully curated selections are perfect for readers of all ages and interests, making it easy to find the ideal gift for any occasion.

This holiday season, give the gift of reading with these wonderful books that are sure to delight everyone on your list.

The Collective Book Studio, a woman-owned, independent press based in Oakland, CA, publishes high-quality lifestyle, gift, and children’s books. Their books are distributed by Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages. For more information, visit www.simonandschuster.com.