Why We Like Goodreads and Why You Might Too!
At Cardinal Rule Press, we believe in the power of stories to spark imagination, build empathy, and bring people together. We love using Goodreads - a free and easy-to-use platform...
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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...
Get to Know Your Bookseller and Librarian: Why It Matters and How to Get Started at Your Store or Library
At the heart of every great bookstore or library is a team of people who love books and love sharing them with others. Booksellers and librarians aren’t just there to...
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...
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...
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...
Children’s books about creativity and perseverance
Do It Yourself Dollhouse by Shannon Anderson Charley has just received a fancy new dollhouse, but after moving her doll around, she gets bored. Then she learns about her next...
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...
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...
Top 10 CRP Resources for Therapists
With each and every release, Cardinal Rule Press includes resources to enhance the reading experience, both for kids, and for parents! The important messages about diversity, self-empowerment, and community-orientation can...
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...
Storybook Adventures
Storytime is a precious gift we can give to children, fostering their imagination, language development, and emotional growth. It creates a strong bond between children and caregivers, providing an opportunity...
Appreciating a Winter Wonderland
To be a fan of winter is to be a fan of the cold. There I said it. In the Northern Hemisphere, winter is from December until February. But sometimes,...
Taking Time to be Thankful
The end of the year is approaching and with it, a rush of holiday shopping0, food preparations, and visits with family. It can be overwhelming, to say the least. These...
LILA LOU’S LITTLE LIBRARY…BOOKS CONNECT US
In celebration of the release of my picture book, Lila Lou’s Little Library, two years ago, my family built our own little library in our front yard. It had always...
How Raja's Pet Camel has done "out in the world" since its release
It’s hard to believe Raja’s Pet Camel has been out in the world for 3 years already! Raja and Kamal were born in my mind a decade before that, so...
How Reading Books Empowers Children Going Back to School
The back-to-school season is upon us, alive with excitement and anticipation! New clothes, new school supplies, and–let’s not forget–wonderful books. For some kids, it’s their first venture into school. If...
THIS COULD BE YOU… A GROWTH MINDSET ISN’T JUST FOR KIDS
Just over a year ago I fulfilled a life-long dream of becoming a picture book author when Cardinal Rule Press published THIS COULD BE YOU. I, of course, wrote this...
The Bucket Filling Benefits of Nature
“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt” -John Muir Travel with me in your mind for a moment as we walk...