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Chloe and the No Good, Very Sad, Deplorable Pandemic Coloring Book

Carolyn Wilhelm has been keeping herself busy over the past year writing and co-authoring books. One of them was written for a very special little girl she knows who has been having a tough time during the pandemic and misses school and all the other social occasions. This is a pandemic coloring book. Thanks to Carolyn Wilhelm who gifted us with a copy of Chloe and the No Good, Very Sad, Deplorable Pandemic coloring book for my children to read and color. All opinions are ours. Chloe ... read more

Great Books For Great Dads!

Raising great readers starts with children seeing their parents read, and that includes both parents reading for pleasure, not just for business or information. Looking over at our bedside table, I can see a good variety of books that Phil and I are interested in, and I thought I'd share them with you. Keep these great books for great dads in mind for Father's Day, birthdays, and of course, every day is a great time for a book! This post may contain affiliate ... read more

Japan Eats! An Explorer’s Guide to Japanese Food

When you visit Japan, one of the first things you'll notice is the food. Not just its presentation, but the whole culture that surrounds it. Japan Eats! An Explorer's Guide to Japanese Food is an easy read that will help prep you in a fun way. Tuttle Publishing kindly sent us a copy of Japan Eats! by Betty Reynolds to read and review with our honest opinions. Japanese homes are generally much smaller than those in the west, and because they are so close together, especially in ... read more

Peter and the Whimper Whineys Coloring Book

Sherrill S. Cannon is back with a book with a twist, Peter and the Whimper-Whineys Coloring Book! She's turned her original picture book into a fun coloring book, which is delightful. Sherrill very kindly gifted my children a copy of Peter and the Whimper Whineys Coloring Book that we are reviewing with our own opinions. My children have always loved Sherrill's books; one of our first book reviews was one of hers, and she has a special place on our bookshelf and in our hearts. What an ... read more

10 Awesome Things To Do In Shikoku, Japan

There are so many things to do in Shikoku, Japan, that this is one of the places I made sure to return to during my time in Japan. The island of Shikoku is the smallest of the 4 main islands of Japan and is more laid-back and less crowded than most of the other areas I've been to. You'll find the atmosphere friendly, the food delicious, and you can enjoy nature and learn about the history of the area, too. These are some of my favourite places and top recommendations for Shikoku. 1. ... read more