Hi Ya'll, In a world where it seems every kid has a written book... What if your child wrote a book that never needed to be published? This week’s Book Spotlight is How to Make a Book: homeschool edition—a hands-on guide that helps children write, illustrate, and put together a book of their very own. But the goal isn’t to prepare them for publication. Yay, I know, my kid published four books, BUT she has written many more books that will never be published, but WILL be keepsakes. It’s to let...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll, This week in my Book Spotlight series, we’re taking a look at Hey Little Birdie, What’s Your Name? I wrote this book because the name of the Roadrunner always fascinated me, but I could never find a real reason for name. At least no story that left me feeling satisfied. So, I wrote my own. Of course its not true...but like all tall tales, there is an element of truth that leaves you wondering, could have been true? This leads to some other natural questions like... How do we know if...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll, This week in my Book Spotlight series, we’re taking a look at The Sloth and the Snail. This book is perfect for opening up conversations about expectations, comparison traps, and how to find contentment. The Sloth and the Snail is a story about noticing the good that’s already right in front of us instead of always chasing after what’s next, and trust me these are not conversations you want to wait to have after Christmas. Contentment doesn’t mean we can’t want something new. It’s...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll, I’m starting a new newsletter series! I have been busy creating so many new books and resources that I want to make sure you don't miss out on any of the goodies. Each week, I'll be spotlighting one of my books and sharing some of the crafts, activities, and other resources I've created to go along with it. My hope is to give you a chance to discover—or rediscover—my books while finding something fun and useful to do with the kids. This week, we're talking about Bubbles and the Big...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll! Fall Is Coming— at least in most of the world...and I’ve Been Busy Creating! Well… I blinked, and somehow two weeks disappeared! I’ve been away, but that doesn’t mean things stopped happening around SillyGeese Publishing. While I was gone, the blog kept growing—and I have bundle of new blog posts to share with you! That means there are a LOT of new things waiting for you as you head into a new school year and the cozy days of fall. ✂️ New Crafts Are Waiting! If you’ve been looking...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Y’all, I have some exciting news for all my little readers and book-loving families! From today August 5 until August 8, The Middlest Giraffe is available as a FREE Kindle download as part of Free Kids E-Book Day, a special event featuring hundreds of children’s books from authors all around the world. The rest of the books are set to be free August 5 only! so don't wait! Whether your child reads on a device or you use it to find and vet new books, you can join in the fun and fill your...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll The calendar says we are heading into fall, but here in Texas, the thermometer still says summer! Even though we may not be pulling out sweaters or enjoying crisp autumn mornings just yet, a new season is beginning. School supplies are appearing in stores, lesson plans are being made, and families everywhere are getting ready for a new year of learning however that looks for you, it's a season of preparation. For many of us, that means it’s time to refresh our craft supplies! Whether...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll, When I think back to my childhood summers, I remember library books, mountain hikes, beach strolls, melting ice cream cones, and spending hours outside until the sun went down. Sound familiar? Fast forward too many years, and today it often means staying close to the air conditioning, spending time in my craft room, reading, creating, and dreaming up new ideas. And honestly, that's okay! I grew up in a hot, dry climate, but now I'm raising my family in the Texas heat and humidity—a...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll, Summer has always been a season for creativity around here. In past years, I’ve shared my Summer Boredom Buster series—a collection of ideas to help families fill those long summer days with reading, creating, and exploring. Those activities are still available on my website, but this year looks a little different. We all go through different seasons in life, and this season for me has been about slowing down and letting my natural creative rhythm set the pace. Instead of rushing...
3 months ago • 1 min read