Shy Ones [released August 4th 2020]

Written & Illustrated by: Simona Ciraolo For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Anxiety, Shyness, Social-Emotional Learning, Friendship, Ocean Animals. Summary:  This book is super sweet, and I’ve been really looking forward to sharing it! It’s been a hot minute since I shared an animal book, but social-emotional learning is one area where I think animal protagonists can…

Lights! Camera! Alice! The Thrilling True Adventures of the First Woman Filmmaker

Written by: Mara Rockliff Illustrated by: Simona Ciraolo For ages: 5-9 years Language: English, very minor French. Topics Covered: Historical Figures, Women in Film, Trailblazers, Women Artists.   Summary: A little girl named Alice loved stories more than anything.  She listened to those around her, and the tales they told her throughout the day.  She read book after book, as many…