Happy Two-Year Book Birthday to “It’ll be Irie”!
As I celebrate the two-year birthday of my picture book, It’ll be Irie, published in 2023 by Cardinal Rule Press, I reflect upon an interesting year of new possibilities and the promise...
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How to responsibly get rid of your old books while helping others
Books hold stories, knowledge, and inspiration, but there comes a time when we need to part ways with some of them. Whether you are decluttering your shelves, making room for...
Happy Book Birthday, The Heavy Bag!
The Heavy Bag, a children's book that explores the feelings and journey of grief, was first published 4.5 years ago. However, due to the numerous foreign editions that have been...
The Top 5 Children’s Books To Teach Kindness and Empathy
Here at Cardinal Rule Press, we know how important it is to be an ally, though teaching others, especially children, can sometimes be hard or confusing. Leading with empathy and...
The 5 Best New ABC Books for Kids
Now that we’ve entered the new year, it’s time to start focusing on those pesky resolutions that so often get left behind after a few days. Maybe you’re looking to...
How Children’s Books Teach Empathy and Kindness
With the ever-increasing polarization of our modern world, it’s important to start teaching traits like empathy and kindness to kids at a young age. These skills lead to a better...
The Power of Representation in Children’s Books
Inspiration comes from a positive self-image, which requires consistent nurturing. For children, a great sense of self comes from identification with characters in the stories they see and hear -...
Children’s Books About Sharing and Empowerment
Pedro the Pirate, one of our new upcoming releases, is a funny and heartwarming story about learning to trust and work with others. Pedro likes to play pirate alone until...
How to Encourage Young Writers and Illustrators
When children have a passion we want to do everything we can to support them. Here at Cardinal Rule Press, we have worked with many wonderful writers and illustrators so...
Back to School with Bucket-filling
The start of the school year can be daunting for everyone involved: kids, parents, and teachers. Getting prepared for the rapidly approaching school year is no easy feat, and while...
Empowerment Talk
Part One Lessons To Teach Positive Character Traits Be honest with the teacher about the length of time you spent to complete a project Be honest when taking a test-don’t...
Celebrating the One-Year Book Birthday of “It’ll be Irie!”
It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since the debut of picture book, “It’ll be Irie”! And what a year it’s been! I continue to feel immense gratitude...
The Camouflage Mom Reading List
Sarah Hovorka’s Camouflage Mom follows a young girl named Sarah as she grapples with the time her mom spends away while on deployment. As she learns new ways to connect...
The Power of Choice: Why Children's Voices Matter
As children grow, we watch them become sponges for knowledge, soaking up so much information from the world around them, and applying it to their daily life. It is truly...
Understanding Grief: Mourning and Death described through Children’s Books
When discussing death amongst children, grief and the mourning process is a difficult topic to convey. Whether it is due to the death of a close friend or family member,...
Square Pegs–How to Fit in When the World is Round
Square pegs in a round hole—an expression you may have heard before. Usually referring to someone or something that, for one reason or another, doesn’t ‘fit’. It’s a square peg...
Audio Descriptions: What are they, and what do they provide to readers?
Have you ever come across Audio Description books and wondered what they were? Or, how they differ from audio books?? Well, look no further, as we are here to clear...
I don't do new New Year’s resolutions
I don’t do New Year's resolutions, but I still have goals. As a busy teacher, writer and mother, I need something more simplified; which is why I write themes for...
Unleashing Joyful Imagination: Must-Read Children's Books for Endless Delight
It’s the new year and time to bask in the positivity that is circling around so many people in January. Reading looks quite different in our home these days. Gone...
Pay it Forward with Books and Kindness
Recently, the whole world celebrated a global holiday called World Kindness Day. This holiday is all about celebrating kindness and small acts of generosity that can change the world. Schools...