The true talent of a great writer is not only to entertain the young reader, but to educate and inspire. This is just what award-winning author and educator, David R Morgan does in his exciting children’s books we want to share! Terrie Sizemore and A 2 Z Press feel education is a great adventure for our young readers. As families gather and enjoy settling in again, there’s something truly special about the enchantment found within the pages of  storybooks, especially the ones that educate as well as entertain and inspire.

More Fun and Educational Storybooks: Treasures With Interesting Topics For Young Readers

This week, we’re sharing Butterfly Beauties and Magical Moths, Wonderful Woodlice and Other Incredible Isopods, Beetles Boogie Best, and Friendly Flies and Their Marvelous Maggots!  

Butterfly Beauties and Magical Moths – is a delightful little picture book created by our award winning author and educator, David R Morgan, who introduces the subject of metamorphosis! David has a talent for bringing educational material to a child in a way they can experience learning in a fun and interactive manner. Butterfly Beauties and Magical Moths educates our young readers about how butterflies begin as eggs, hatch into caterpillars that eat leaves and other vegetation around us, then creates a little home called a chrysalis or cocoon, and in that little home changes and emerges into a beautiful butterfly we see flying all around us. This small but precious book helps the reader understand metamorphosis and inspires them to investigate the world around them. Butterfly Beauties and Magical Moths is a treasure for every young child.

Wonderful Woodlice and Other Incredible Isopods– was also created by David R Morgan and is an interesting and colorfully illustrated book about the valuable woodlice and isopods are to all of us. We don’t often think of these creatures as being important to us and where they are in our world, but they sure are things young readers will enjoy reading about. The colorful and clever pictures make the words come to life for the young reader and they not only learn new words, they learn about the world around them. We hope this small book encourages them to want to know more about the world around them.

Beetles Boogie Best– also by the talented David R Morgan is about the flying insects knows as beetles and how important they are to us. We don’t think of beetles very often, but they are part of our world and have jobs that they accomplish to help us each day. I often feel they are ‘pests’ and wonder what purpose they have. David brings information about beetles and their bodies and what they do in their daily activities to the young reader. He sparks interest in the world around us with each and every page.  

Friendly Flies and Their Marvellous Maggots – is an entertaining children’s picture book filled with colorful and cute pictures. This small, but charming book, helps the young reader see the value of flies and maggots. Who could ever think these are interesting?? But, David R Morgan manages to engage the young reader to appreciate ALL nature around us and realize each plays an important part to help us in our world. And we all need to know about the beautiful and awesome world around us.  

For the littlest and growing readers, storytelling acts as a gateway to a world of learning concepts like in these little books about things that share information about the world of nature all around us. They are things that will stay with them for a lifetime. The delight in their eyes as they listen to captivating narratives is a gift  in itself and the benefits of learning are priceless. Explore the carefully crafted storybooks designed for young readers and learners – laying the foundation for a lifelong love of storytelling. These tales, filled with whimsy and vibrant illustrations, have the power to ignite the imagination and create lasting memories for young minds as well as educate when the child doesn’t even realize they are learning!

The Wonderland Of Our Gift Shop

We invite all parents and youngsters to visit our gift shop—where you will find a haven of wonder and discovery. Within our website awaits the perfect selection of storybooks to add a  touch of magic to reading time. Let the stories and educational value in our books help you teach your little ones as they are pleasantly entertained by the colorful pictures and beautiful stories. Butterfly Beauties and Magical Moths, Wonderful Woodlice and Other Incredible Isopods, Beetles Boogie Best, and Friendly Flies and Their Marvelous Maggots are nothing short of enchanting as you go searching for the next  tale to transport your children into the realms of imagination and creative thinking.

Crafting Lifelong Memories

Whether you’re sharing a short bedtime story or  engaging in educational storytelling with the little ones, each moment spent with a storybook is a gift. The act of selecting a story, turning its pages, and immersing yourself in its world becomes a cherished part of the childhood experience.

School has been in for months and since the children are geared for learning, we want to share some very exciting books! Terrie Sizemore and A 2 Z Press feel education is a great adventure for our young readers. As families gather and enjoy settling in again, there’s something truly special about the enchantment found within the pages of  storybooks, especially the ones that educate as well as entertain and inspire.

Amidst our literary treasures, we want to shine a spotlight on the heartwarming narratives at Bestlittleonlinebookstore.com, inviting readers to embark on a new adventure every week with heartwarming treasures that resonate across generations. This week, we want to share our next set of the books that that entertain, teach reading, and also provide educational topics for our young readers.  

Fun and Educational Storybooks: Treasures With Interesting Topics For Young Readers

This week, we’re sharing Spiders Love to Snuggle, Wonderful Wiggling Whirling Worms, Ants are fANTastic, and Busy Bees and Willful Wasps!  

Spiders Love to Snuggle– was created by our award winning author and educator, David R Morgan. David has a talent for bringing educational material to a child in a way they can experience learning in a fun and interactive manner. Spiders Love to Snuggle is a delightful and charming small book that helps the child understand the different spiders and how they are made, but it also helps the child to not be afraid of spiders as most of us are. Spiders are all around and some can be harmful, so knowing which ones to watch for and which ones to enjoy is all mentioned in this small book that is a treasure for every young child.

Wonderful Wiggling Whirling Worms – was also created by David R Morgan and shows the young reader just how valuable worms are to all of us. We don’t think of these wiggly creatures are doing things for us, but they sure do. With colorful and clever pictures, the words come to life for the young reader and they not only learn new words, they learn about the world around them. We hope this small book encourages them to want to know more about the world around them.

Ants are fANTastic– also by the talented David R Morgan is about ants and how important they are to us. We don’t think of spiders and worms and ants very often, but they are part of our world and have jobs that they accomplish to help us each day. David brings information about ants and their bodies and what they do in their daily activities to the young reader. He sparks interest in the world around us with each and every page.  

Busy Bees and Willful Wasps – is an entertaining children’s picture book filled with colorful and cute pictures. This small, but charming book, helps the young reader see the value of bees, especially honey bees that make us delicious honey to enjoy. It also helps us learn about wasps that can be stinkers! Because they have stingers!! And we all need to know about the beautiful and awesome world around us.  

For the littlest and growing readers, storytelling acts as a gateway to a world of learning concepts like in these little books about things that share information about the world of nature all around us. They are things that will stay with them for a lifetime. The delight in their eyes as they listen to captivating narratives is a gift  in itself and the benefits of learning are priceless. Explore the carefully crafted storybooks designed for young readers and learners – laying the foundation for a lifelong love of storytelling. These tales, filled with whimsy and vibrant illustrations, have the power to ignite the imagination and create lasting memories for young minds as well as educate when the child doesn’t even realize they are learning!

The Wonderland Of Our Gift Shop

We invite all parents and youngsters to visit our gift shop—where you will find a haven of wonder and discovery. Within our website awaits the perfect selection of storybooks to add a  touch of magic to reading time. Let the stories and educational value in our books help you teach your little ones as they are pleasantly entertained by the colorful pictures and beautiful stories. Spiders Love to Snuggle, Wonderful Wiggling Whirling Worms, Ants are fANTastic, and Busy Bees and Willful Wasps at the Rodeo are nothing short of enchanting as you go searching for the next  tale to transport your children into the realms of imagination and creative thinking.

Crafting Lifelong Memories

Whether you’re sharing a short bedtime story or engaging in educational storytelling with the little ones, each moment spent with a storybook is a gift. The act of selecting a story, turning its pages, and immersing yourself in its world becomes a cherished part of the childhood experience

The holiday season is coming soon and A 2 Z Press has a great little book , The Little Book of BIG Ideas: Activities, Crafts, and Celebrations with many ideas to share with you. Holiday season is certainly a magical time filled with joy, wonder, and the timeless tradition of celebrating. As we gather around with our little ones, there’s something truly special about spending quality time that capture their imagination and create memories that last a lifetime.

But celebrating and crafting and activities are not limited to children, but those of all ages seeking FUN each holiday and season in our lives. The Little Book of BIG Ideas: Activities, Crafts, and Celebrations provides ideas for things fun to do for birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hannukah, Passover, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, the four seasons, and more!

Our journey this week is not just about finding ‘something to do’ but finding great things to do to make lasting memories and share time with our little ones and friends.

Today we focus on why crafting is good for everyone, builds developmental skills in a fun way, and treasured for all ages. We also focus on creative ways to celebrate holidays that everyone enjoys as well as activities families and friends can share together. We are all about the FUN.

Take a peak inside with our ‘look-see’ attached to our blog today for a sample of what’s inside!

A 2 Z Press celebrates the ways to have FUN crafting, celebrating, and engaging in age-appropriate activities. The Little Book of BIG Ideas: Activities, Crafts, and Celebrations invites all readers to engage in a memorable time of enjoyable activities. This book is a delightful additions to home libraries and the convenience of this book that is available online has made celebrating even more accessible. Parents and caregivers can now explore a vast array of this book as well as our other illustrated stories and short bedtime tales at the click of a button. The vibrant colors, captivating illustrations, and  engaging narratives come together to create an immersive experience for preschoolers, fostering a love for crafting and celebrating from a young age. Check out our book store  to see all of the children’s books we offer at bestlittleonlinebookstore.com and Amazon.

Celebrating And Families

As we venture into the world of crafting and celebrating, this book goes beyond mere entertainment; it plays a crucial role in cognitive development, language acquisition, and emotional intelligence. The power of learning a new skill lies in its ability to capture attention, stimulate imagination, and impart valuable life lessons in a way that resonates with young minds.

With illustrations on every page, The Little Book of BIG Ideas: Activities, Crafts, and Celebrations holds a special place in family and personal time, especially for the young participators. The combination of visual elements with activities sparks creativity and enhances comprehension. The colorful images not only add visual appeal but also provide context to the activities making it easier for preschoolers to follow along and engage with the ideas.

We invite families to embrace the magic of crafting and celebrating and engaging in fun activities during every season of life. Whether through crafting or ways to celebrate or activities, we have a world of fun at our fingertips. Let’s come together to create moments of joy, wonder, and laughter for our children and friends. As we share these precious ideas, we not only foster a love for crafts and celebrating but also build traditions that will be treasured for years to come.

School’s in! Back to books and learning. Terrie Sizemore and A 2 Z Press feel education is a great adventure for our young readers. As families gather and enjoy settling in again, there’s something truly special about the enchantment found within the pages of  storybooks, especially the ones that educate as well as entertain and inspire.

Amidst our literary treasures, we want to shine a spotlight on the heartwarming narratives at Bestlittleonlinebookstore.com, inviting readers to embark on a new adventure every week with heartwarming treasures that resonate across generations. This week, we want to share our first set of the books that that entertain, teach reading, and also provide educational topics for our young readers.  

Whether indulging in Short Bedtime Stories for cozy evenings, exploring the wonders of Preschool Storytelling, or looking for fun new topics to teach our little ones, let each page weave enchantment into your family traditions. Select and share these tales, creating cherished memories that resonate with the spirit of family values and educational topics of interest to young and older alike. This blog celebrates the timeless allure of Storybooks and invites you to make each chapter a      magical part of your family traditions.  

Enchanting Storybooks: Treasures With Educational Topics For Young Readers

This week, we are sharing Stick to the Script, Buzz and Ted’s World of Opposites, A Week of August Weather, and Rob and Rita Romp at the Rodeo!  

Stick to Script – was created by our 101 – year old author, Francesca Malloy! Francesca was a teacher for many years and discovered the lost art of cursive writing and wants to share her small but precious book with all youngsters. Writing in cursive is an important skill because everyone should want to ‘sign their name!’ This book has the treasured nursery rhymes to keep the interest of the young learner and an activity page for them to practice writing themselves at their own pace. A treasure for every young child.

Buzz and Ted’s World of Opposites – was created by educator, Paula Curtis-Taylorson. This delightful book is filled with colorful pictures of two ‘real’ dogs Paula based the story on and compares the two very different dogs. This lovely book compares curly hair to strait hair, long to short, and more opposite words for the young reader to learn when they are not even aware they are learning!

A Week of August Weather – by the talented Moira Andrew is about a young girl who spends a week at the sea. This book teaches the days of the week as well as is a great picture book to inspire reading skills in our young learners. She sets out on Saturday and has adventures each day.

Rob and Rita Romp at the Rodeo – is an entertaining children’s picture book filled with colorful and cute pictures. This small, but charming book, references numbers, days of the week, colors, shapes, and more! The educational value is tremendous and the best thing is the young learner barely knows they’re learning as they enjoy reading about Rob and Rita’s adventure at the rodeo! Fun for everyone.

For the littlest readers, preschool storytelling acts as a gateway to a world of learning concepts like in these little books about things that are always great to learn that will stay with them for a lifetime. The delight in their eyes as they listen to captivating narratives is a gift  in itself and the benefits of learning are priceless. Explore the carefully crafted storybooks designed for preschoolers, laying the foundation for a lifelong love of storytelling. These tales, filled with whimsy and vibrant illustrations, have the power to ignite the imagination and create lasting memories for young minds.

The Wonderland Of Our Gift Shop

We invite all parents and youngsters to visit our gift shop—where you will find a haven of wonder and discovery. Within our website awaits the perfect selection of storybooks to add a  touch of magic to reading time. Let the stories and educational value in our books help you teach your little ones as they are pleasantly entertained by the colorful pictures and beautiful stories. Stick to the Script, Buzz and Ted’s World of Opposites, A Week of August Weather, and Rob and Rita Romp at the Rodeo are nothing short of enchanting as you go searching for the next  tale to transport your children into the realms of imagination and creative thinking.

Crafting Lifelong Memories

Whether you’re sharing a short bedtime story or  engaging in preschool storytelling with the little ones, each moment spent with a storybook is a gift. The act of selecting a story, turning its pages, and immersing yourself in its world becomes a cherished part of the childhood experience.

School’s in! A 2 Z Press has many more ‘Just for Fun’ titles to share with our blog audience. Summer is behind us, but we have time to squeeze in our last ‘Just for Fun’ books. It’s a great time to have reading time and our ‘Juts for FUN’ titles will be a hit with all our young readers.

David R Morgan and A 2 Z Press present, ‘Animal Academy, Enchanting Mythical Creatures, Cosmo’s New Bike, and Cosmo’s Soccer Shoot-Out’ and are sure to be wonderful additions to any young library.  

Just for FUN books are amazing in the facts that they not only encourage reading skills, they are filled with colorful pictures and cute stories that engage all of our young readers.

Today we focus on these illustrated stories, ‘Animal Academy, Enchanting Mythical Creatures, Cosmo’s New Bike, and Cosmo’s Soccer Shoot-Out’ All four titles were created by the talented, award-winning author, David R Morgan.

Animal Academy  is a delightful little book about a struggling school that needs more students to stay open. A ‘colorful lady’ has the idea to invite the animals to come learn with the children!! The children love the idea but some of the parents are not so sure. Come! See how it all turns out.  

Enchanting Mythical Creatures is a magical story about the different mythical creatures like the centaur, the unicorn, sprites, the willow-wisp, Pegasus, mermaids and mermen, and more! Colorfully illustrated and fun for the young reader.

Cosmo’s New Bike is about Cosmo who has an older bike. The cats can do tricks with their fancy bikes but, when Cosmo tries to do tricks, it doesn’t go so well. He’s feeling pretty badly until a new super-duper bike shows up and he can ‘show-off’ to the cats. See Cosmo’s New Bike for your young reader.

Cosmo’s Soccer Shoot-Out is another ‘just for fun’ book about the rivalry between the cats and the dogs! The cats seem to be better soccer players, but after the dogs do some practicing, the cats have their hands full. Come, see which best team wins.

A 2 Z Press celebrates the enchanting world of more  FUN preschool storytelling. The significance of stories for preschoolers cannot be understated, the  narratives emphasize the cognitive and emotional benefits of engaging young minds in captivating tales. The featured books add a whimsical touch to the young reader’s  journey, offering heartwarming plots, and vibrant illustrations that  make them ideal choices for story reading traditions. Families are encouraged to come together, create  moments of joy, and build cherished traditions through the magic and FUN of storytelling.

Just for Fun Storytelling

Just for FUN storytelling invites young readers to engage in a memorable time of enjoyable storytelling. These books, delightful additions to young tales, bring warmth to the hearts of preschoolers. The convenience of kids’ books available online has made storytelling even more accessible. Parents and caregivers can now explore a vast array of illustrated stories and short bedtime tales at the click of a button. The vibrant colors, captivating illustrations, and  engaging narratives come together to create an immersive experience for preschoolers, fostering a love for reading from a young age. Check out our book store  to see all of the children’s books we offer at bestlittleonlinebookstore.com and Amazon.

We invite families to embrace the magic of storytelling during this just coming to school season. Whether through illustrated stories or the whimsical world of our ‘just for fun’ books, let’s come together to create moments of joy, wonder, and laughter for our preschoolers. As we share these precious stories, we not only foster a love for reading but also build traditions that will be treasured for years to come.

As school is about to be begin for another year, A 2 Z Press has many more ‘Just for Fun’ titles to share with our blog audience. Summer is closing soon, but we have time for another look at our ‘Just for Fun’ books. It’s a great time to have reading time and our ‘Juts for FUN’ titles will be a hit with all our young readers.

Our exploration of preschool storytelling today brings us to delve into the enchanting world of illustrated stories, short bedtime tales, and the delightful ‘just for fun’ books from A 2 Z Press, ‘Thoroughly Modern Grandmama, The Silver Balloon, Nessie’s Baby, and Creepy-Crawlies are FUN’ are sure to be wonderful additions to any library.  

Just for FUN books are amazing in the facts that they not only encourage reading skills, they are filled with colorful pictures and cute stories that engage all of our young readers.

Today we focus on these illustrated stories, ‘Thoroughly Modern Grandmama, The Silver Balloon, Nessie’s Baby, and Creepy-Crawlies are FUN.’’ All four titles were created by the talented and famous, Moira Andrew who has over 100 titles to her credit.

Thoroughly Modern Grandmama  is about a modern Grandmama! The little story teller in this book shows the reader how most Grandmas act, but not hers. Her Grandmama plays hopscotch, rides rollercoasters, and more! Sometimes I see the author in this sweet book about staying young-at-heart no matter how old we actually become. Come, see this Thoroughly Modern Grandmama!   

The Silver Balloon is a magical story about a vain moon who’s looking for a mirror so she can admire herself! When no one will bring her one, she sets out to find one on her own. When she sees her reflection on a frozen pond down on the earth, she falls from the sky and doesn’t know how to return to the sky! A young boy sees her and comes to the rescue. Sometimes we all need a friend! Come, see how he sends her back into the sky.  

Nessie’s Baby is about the ‘monster’ in the Loch. She is shy and not seen by people very often but, soon, she has a baby who looks just like her. Everyone is afraid because of all they have heard about the creatures in the Loch so no one wants to play and people poke fun at the little Nessie. She is hurt and mama has to find a way to help. Soon, all the creatures in the sea find out how fun Nessie’s Baby is and they all love her.

Creepy-Crawlies are FUN is a special ‘just for fun’ book about all the different insects that crawl and jump and fly around us! Moira brings all these creatures to life and you can’t help but find them FUN as well.

A 2 Z Press celebrates the enchanting world of more  FUN preschool storytelling. The significance of stories for preschoolers cannot be understated, the  narratives emphasize the cognitive and emotional benefits of engaging young minds in captivating tales. The featured books add a whimsical touch to the young reader’s  journey, offering heartwarming plots, and vibrant illustrations that  make them ideal choices for story reading traditions. Families are encouraged to come together, create  moments of joy, and build cherished traditions through the magic and FUN of storytelling.

Just for Fun Storytelling

Just for FUN storytelling invites young readers to engage in a memorable time of enjoyable storytelling. These books, delightful additions to young tales, bring warmth to the hearts of preschoolers. The convenience of kids’ books available online has made storytelling even more accessible. Parents and caregivers can now explore a vast array of illustrated stories and short bedtime tales at the click of a button. The vibrant colors, captivating illustrations, and  engaging narratives come together to create an immersive experience for preschoolers, fostering a love for reading from a young age. Check out our book store  to see all of the children’s books we offer at bestlittleonlinebookstore.com and Amazon.

We invite families to embrace the magic of storytelling during this Spring season. Whether through illustrated stories or the whimsical world of our ‘just for fun’ books, let’s come together to create moments of joy, wonder, and laughter for our preschoolers. As we share these precious stories, we not only foster a love for reading but also build  traditions that will be treasured for years to come.

I know it’s true that ‘prayer changes things’ and I believe God’s Word – ‘The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much!’ James 5.16. But lately, I have come to realize that prayer changes me too.

This week is about prayer and faith – based themes.

I know a lot happens when we pray. So, I do. I pray for friends and people I see along the way I think are having a tough time but most of my prayers are for my family. One very special part of the Bible that touches me deeply when I think of my family is Exodus 28.12 – ‘And you shall put the two stones upon the [two] shoulder straps of the ephod [of the high priest] as memorial stones for Israel; and Aaron shall bear their names upon his two shoulders as a memorial before the Lord.’

Sometimes the Bible is confusing to me, but one day in prayer, the Lord brought these words to my heart and I heard that still small voice say, ‘you bear the names of your family as a memorial before Me when you come to Me in prayer, just like the priests of old brought Israel to Me.’ God has blessed me with a sincere love for the ones He chose to be my family and I cherish the privilege of bringing their names to God on a regular basis for all reasons.

Prayer makes me request an audience with the King – the Only One Who can help in so many moments of life. It’s true, when I pray, I am praying for a miracle because if I could do the thing I need done myself, I would have no need to pray. But, those moments come. I am blessed to see Him as my All in All, the One is Who is bigger than all I face. Situations are too much for me, but never a surprise to Him or too much for Him. When I pray I grow in faith and see Him as the Daddy that can do anything. I see Him as loving and kind and I change. I go from being someone scared and lonely to knowing the God of the Universe is listening and not only listening, wants to talk to me and wants to answer my prayers. And I am changed.

This week, I want to share our titles, ‘Lighting Candles 1 2 and 3, The 23^rd Psalm, Love Letter From God, and Divine Designs.’

Lighting Candles 1 2 and 3 are 3 30 -day devotional books that are Christian themed and relate the topics of prayer, mercy, forgiveness, a closer relationship with God, and more. There are 2 bonus days in each book and a small section after the short reading to allow the reader to reflect on their own thoughts and experiences.  The day reads are though provoking and help one understand their own needs and walk with God.

The 23^rd Psalm is a small but precious book with the words and thoughts from the author’s treasured 23^rd Psalm. The Lord is our Shepherd, we will not lack… and more.

Love Letter From God – is a small book to share with others who struggle with how they feel God sees them. It is written in a personal way to show that God is always with each of us and knows every detail about us.

Divine Designs – is a charming little children’s picture book about angels on the design floor of heaven and some of the angels are designing the unique and stunning creatures that are here with us – the turtle, the giraffe, the rhinoceros, the manatee, whales, bees, hummingbirds, and more! Told in a cute and entertaining way, the book shows the young reader how the unique animals are not what we would expect here on Earth, but they are here and their existence as well as our own shouts the glory of the Living God, the Creator of the Universe and all these creatures that are not here by chance!! Take a look!

A 2 Z Press celebrates creativity and encourages all who are searching for a new and interesting faith-based book to enjoy this summer to take a look at ‘Lighting Candles 1 2 and 3, The 23^rd Psalm, Love Letter From God, and Divine Designs.’

These are great books for family reading time as well as non-denominational stories easy to relate to.  The significance of stories for young and all age readers cannot be understated, the  narratives emphasize the cognitive and emotional benefits of engaging young minds in captivating tales. The featured book adds a sensitive touch to the reader’s  journey in faith, offering heartwarming experiences, and interesting storylines that  make this an ideal choice for story reading traditions. Families are encouraged to come together, create  moments of joy, and build cherished traditions through the magic and FUN of inspirational storytelling.

Faith-based  Storytelling for Young Readers

Faith-based storytelling invites readers to engage in a memorable time of enjoyable storytelling. ‘Lighting Candles 1 2 and 3, The 23^rd Psalm, Love Letter From God, and Divine Designs.’  are delightful additions to young tales or any age reader and I hope brings warmth to the hearts of all readers. The convenience of books available online has made storytelling even more accessible. Parents and caregivers can now explore a vast array of our novels and short stories at the click of a button. The vibrant colors, captivating illustrations, and  engaging narratives come together to create an immersive experience for young readers, fostering a love for reading at any age. Check out our book store  to see all of the children’s books we offer at bestlittleonlinebookstore.com and Amazon.

We invite families to embrace the magic of faith-based storytelling during this Summer season. Whether through illustrated stories or the whimsical world of our sensitive novels, let’s come together to create moments of joy, wonder, and laughter for our children. As we share precious stories, we not only foster a love for reading but also build  traditions that will be treasured for years to come and something to remember when each day – or perhaps it already has and you ‘read to know God more and more.’

It came as such a surprise! I wasn’t’ expecting how much I would forever miss the ones I lost. The deep ache of the loss has passed, but the ‘wish you were still here’ is alive and well. Seven years later, I still look up to tell them I miss them. I miss them all. I am happy when I think of them, so it’s not all sad moments.

The topic this week is grief. A sad subject for many of us, but one many are familiar with. If we haven’t personally experienced loss, we eventually will. Also, I meet others every day who have experienced loss. It helps me to know I am not alone. I hope it helps you too.

Our commitment to excellent storytelling and family-friendly books again brings us to delve into the amazing world of novels and novellas to enhance our imaginations and spark enjoyment in summer reads.

This week, we want to share Terrie Sizemore’s titles, ‘Good Grief!’ – a sensitive look at one woman’s journey through her grief.   

Good Grief! is a personal story about the loss of a very close person in my life. Actually, I was unprepared for the journey through grief and finding a way to make sense of my life as well as prepare for more loss in this short life. This little book takes place in Florida where I relocated to and also in the Florida Keys – where my friend and I had so many memorable times. Good Grief! encompasses the travels with the author as she sorts out all her deep feelings.                                                                      

Everyone responds to loss in a personal way and certain losses are felt in different and more profound ways than other losses. Some really don’t embrace discussing their deep and difficult feelings. Others need to find someone to hold their hand through the uncharted journey through grief. My personal journey was filled with mixed emotions. Luckily, my dear friends seemed to understand what I was experiencing and made time each time I called and needed someone to listen and reassure me that what I was feeling was ‘normal’ for what loss I had experienced.

I had a close relationship with a friend who was sick. He struggled with difficult news from the doctors each time he visited their offices. I was able to move closer to him to share the last years of his life with him, however, didn’t realize that all the time we spent together deepened my love for him and made the loss even more difficult. I would never have changed the way it all worked out, but realized that with great love comes great pain when that person is lost.

I read ‘A Grief Observed’ by C S Lewis and so much of his ‘grief talk’ related to my feelings as well. I also longed for the past – the talks, the walks, the trips to rivers, lunches, movies, days spent at his apartment, and more. All the mundane that made up our simple lives. All of the sudden, the river was still here, but he wasn’t. The grocery store I shopped at for his needs was still here, but I had no list to shop with.   

A 2 Z Press celebrates creativity and encourages all who are searching for a new and interesting title to sit with and enjoy this summer to take a look at Good Grief. This is a great book for family reading time as well as a look at one woman’s journey to relate to.  The significance of stories for young readers cannot be understated, the  narratives emphasize the cognitive and emotional benefits of engaging young minds in captivating tales. The featured book adds a sensitive touch to the young reader’s  journey, offering heartwarming experiences, and interesting storylines that  make this an ideal choice for story reading traditions. Families are encouraged to come together, create  moments of joy, and build cherished traditions through the magic and FUN of storytelling.

Creative Storytelling for Young Readers

Creative storytelling invites young readers to engage in a memorable time of enjoyable storytelling. Good Grief is a delightful addition to young tales or any age reader and I hope brings warmth to the hearts of all readers. The convenience of books available online has made storytelling even more accessible. Parents and caregivers can now explore a vast array of our novels and short stories at the click of a button. The vibrant colors, captivating illustrations, and  engaging narratives come together to create an immersive experience for young readers, fostering a love for reading at any age. Check out our book store  to see all of the children’s books we offer at bestlittleonlinebookstore.com and Amazon.

We invite families to embrace the magic of storytelling during this Summer season. Whether through illustrated stories or the whimsical world of our sensitive novels, let’s come together to create moments of joy, wonder, and laughter for our children. As we share this precious story, we not only foster a love for reading but also build traditions that will be treasured for years to come and something to remember when loss happens to you – or perhaps it already has and you ‘read to know you are not alone.’

School’s OUT! And A 2 Z Press has many novels to add to your child’s summer reading list. Summer is a great time for reading time and our novels are sure to be a hit with all our young readers and adults as well.

Our commitment to excellent storytelling and family-friendly books today brings us to delve into the amazing world of novels and novellas to enhance our imaginations and spark enjoyment in summer reads.

This week, we want to share David R Morgan’s titles, ‘The Strange Case of William Whipper-Snapper, The Magic Tape, Poppy’s Path, and The Scarecrow Who Did Nothing.’  All are sure to be wonderful additions to any library.  

The Strange Case of William Whipper-Snapper is a personal favorite about a 12 year old boy, William, who discovers a silver case in the roots of a storm-downed tree in his backyard.  This case is called a 1-B-Prize and grants wishes. Granting wishes sounds stupendous until all the wishes go horribly wrong! This easy and FUN read is great for the young reader to enhance reading skills in a FUN and engaging way. When William discovers he no longer wants to own the silver case, he has the task of  finding the Maker of the Prize and experiences adventures through time and space while finding the Prize Maker and First- Given. 

The Magic Tape is a magical story about a young man, Tristan, who doesn’t have many friends but, one day, finds a cassette tape. When he plays the tape, it transports him to the world of MUSIC- where there is a great conflict between Harmony and Noise. Perhaps the age-old ‘good v. evil’ plot, but in an interesting manner to use all music as metaphors and this little title is near and dear to my heart because Tristan finds true friends and discovers the joy of being a true friend himself.  

Poppy’s Path is about a young girl sorting out how to find her way in life -a frequent challenge experienced by many young adults deciding their own life paths. This sensitively told, illustrated novella  is a great quick-read for young adults to enjoy as well as discover everyone has the challenge of how to find their way in life.  

The Scarecrow Who Did Nothing is a special illustrated novella about social issues in our world today. It does take the position that many sit idle as the world turns and changes around – sometimes changing in a way that will not benefit those that follow us in life. This little book is colorfully illustrated and drives the message home that we need to help ourselves and our world around us.

A 2 Z Press celebrates David’s creativity and encourages all who are searching for a new and interesting title to sit with and enjoy this summer to take a look at these titles.  These are great for family reading time as well.  The significance of stories for young readers cannot be understated, the  narratives emphasize the cognitive and emotional benefits of engaging young minds in captivating tales. The featured books add a whimsical touch to the young reader’s  journey, offering heartwarming plots, and interesting storylines that  make them ideal choices for story reading traditions. Families are encouraged to come together, create  moments of joy, and build cherished traditions through the magic and FUN of storytelling.

Fun Storytelling for Young Readers

FUN storytelling invites young readers to engage in a memorable time of enjoyable storytelling. These books, delightful additions to young tales, bring warmth to the hearts of all readers. The convenience of books available online has made storytelling even more accessible. Parents and caregivers can now explore a vast array of our novels and short stories at the click of a button. The vibrant colors, captivating illustrations, and  engaging narratives come together to create an immersive experience for young readers, fostering a love for reading at any age. Check out our book store  to see all of the children’s books we offer at bestlittleonlinebookstore.com and Amazon.

We invite families to embrace the magic of storytelling during this Summer season. Whether through illustrated stories or the whimsical world of our FUN novels, let’s come together to create moments of joy, wonder, and laughter for our children. As we share these precious stories, we not only foster a love for reading but also build  traditions that will be treasured for years to come.

As school is about to be over for another year, A 2 Z Press has many more ‘Just for Fun’ titles to share with our blog audience. Summer is so close! It’s a great time to have reading time and our ‘Juts for FUN’ titles will be a hit with all our young readers.

Our exploration of preschool storytelling today brings us to delve into the enchanting world of illustrated stories, short bedtime tales, and the delightful ‘just for fun’ books from A 2 Z Press, ‘Balloons for Sale, The Lost Dragon, Portrait of a Dragon, and Joe’s Astral Holiday’ are sure to be wonderful additions to any library.  

Just for FUN books are amazing in the facts that they not only encourage reading skills, they are filled with colorful pictures and cute stories that engage all of our young readers.

Today we focus on these illustrated stories, ‘Balloons for Sale, The Lost Dragon, Portrait of a Dragon, and Joe’s Astral Holiday.’ All four titles were created by the talented and famous, Moira Andrew who has over 100 titles to her credit.

Balloons for Sale  is about – you guessed it – balloons! Balloons of all different shapes, sizes, colors, and more. Balloons shared with friends and used to decorate for holidays as well as time spent with grandmas. This easy and FUN read is great for the young reader to learn to read as well as see the different color patterns and shapes of the balloons in a FUN and engaging way.  

The Lost Dragon is a magical story about a little dragon that is lost and finds itself under a sink in a home with very friendly folks. He is very sad to be lost but, when he blows a little smoke, Dad puts him to work making breakfast toast! When his mama comes looking for him, he wants her to see what he can do! Come, join the FUN and see the Little Lost Dragon that makes breakfast toast.

Portrait of a Dragon is about a young artist that wants to paint a dragon. She gathers her supplies and dresses her cat for posing and then goes to work. She takes her colors from the rainbow and all her shapes from the trees and mountains around her. She adds color and scales and spines until she creates her very own portrait of a dragon.

Joe’s Astral Holiday is a special ‘just for fun’ book about Joe – a young boy who loves space. Moira actually based this book on one of her grandsons who loves space! Join Joe as he magically receives a ticket to space, builds his space ship, gathers food and supplies and his pet cat, and prepares to go to space. He thinks of everything and learns to talk to space kids and play and have FUN for sure.    

A 2 Z Press celebrates the enchanting world of more  FUN preschool storytelling. The significance of stories for preschoolers cannot be understated, the  narratives emphasize the cognitive and emotional benefits of engaging young minds in captivating tales. The featured books add a whimsical touch to the young reader’s  journey, offering heartwarming plots, and vibrant illustrations that  make them ideal choices for story reading traditions. Families are encouraged to come together, create  moments of joy, and build cherished traditions through the magic and FUN of storytelling.

Just for Fun Storytelling

Just for FUN storytelling invites young readers to engage in a memorable time of enjoyable storytelling. These books, delightful additions to young tales, bring warmth to the hearts of preschoolers. The convenience of kids’ books available online has made storytelling even more accessible. Parents and caregivers can now explore a vast array of illustrated stories and short bedtime tales at the click of a button. The vibrant colors, captivating illustrations, and  engaging narratives come together to create an immersive experience for preschoolers, fostering a love for reading from a young age. Check out our book store  to see all of the children’s books we offer at bestlittleonlinebookstore.com and Amazon.

We invite families to embrace the magic of storytelling during this Spring season. Whether through illustrated stories or the whimsical world of our ‘just for fun’ books, let’s come together to create moments of joy, wonder, and laughter for our preschoolers. As we share these precious stories, we not only foster a love for reading but also build traditions that will be treasured for years to come.