This is the original Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann Russian tale of 1816, featuring the brave Nutcracker prince who young Marie Stahlbaun Read more...]]> http://momcentral.com/the-nutcracker-by-e-t-a-hoffman/feed/ 0 http://momcentral.com/range-how-exploring-your-interest-can-change-the-world-by-david-epstein/ http://momcentral.com/range-how-exploring-your-interest-can-change-the-world-by-david-epstein/#comments Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:45:41 +0000 http://momcentral.com/?p=31076 5 stars

In this inspirational young readers’ book, each chapter offers up a vignette of a famous person who succeeded by following their Read more...]]> http://momcentral.com/range-how-exploring-your-interest-can-change-the-world-by-david-epstein/feed/ 0 http://momcentral.com/31067/ http://momcentral.com/31067/#comments Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:42:51 +0000 http://momcentral.com/?p=31067 5 stars

These two books capture the best of the Chicka Chicka series for parents to read to their young ones: alphabet and Read more...]]> http://momcentral.com/31067/feed/ 0 http://momcentral.com/theres-no-place-like-gnome-by-scott-magoon-picture-book/ http://momcentral.com/theres-no-place-like-gnome-by-scott-magoon-picture-book/#comments Sun, 23 Nov 2025 17:27:12 +0000 http://momcentral.com/?p=31013 4 stars

Gnome (who dresses like Santa) runs a quaint, welcoming forest hotel for small animals. Gnome welcomes all except for birds, who Read more...]]> http://momcentral.com/theres-no-place-like-gnome-by-scott-magoon-picture-book/feed/ 0 http://momcentral.com/our-air-by-g-brian-karas-picture-book/ http://momcentral.com/our-air-by-g-brian-karas-picture-book/#comments Sun, 23 Nov 2025 17:23:15 +0000 http://momcentral.com/?p=31000 5 stars

This whimsical book with lovely watercolor illustrations is narrated by the air, explaining its mysteries to a young child.

The air Read more...]]> http://momcentral.com/our-air-by-g-brian-karas-picture-book/feed/ 0 http://momcentral.com/piggle-the-pig-party-problems-by-dudolf/ http://momcentral.com/piggle-the-pig-party-problems-by-dudolf/#comments Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:56:41 +0000 http://momcentral.com/?p=30966 Piggle, an adorably passionate but extremely messy baker decides to cook up a feast for his friends. But Piggle has a big problem: Read more...]]> http://momcentral.com/piggle-the-pig-party-problems-by-dudolf/feed/ 0 http://momcentral.com/the-secrets-of-lovelace-academy-by-marie-benedict-and-courtney-sheinmel/ http://momcentral.com/the-secrets-of-lovelace-academy-by-marie-benedict-and-courtney-sheinmel/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:18 +0000 http://momcentral.com/?p=30854 (Young Adult, ages 8-12)

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This young adult’s novel, a wondrous collaboration between best-selling adult novelist Marie Benedict and young adult writer Read more...]]> http://momcentral.com/the-secrets-of-lovelace-academy-by-marie-benedict-and-courtney-sheinmel/feed/ 0 http://momcentral.com/bedtime-blitz-by-matthew-van-fleet-2-years-and-up/ http://momcentral.com/bedtime-blitz-by-matthew-van-fleet-2-years-and-up/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:06:00 +0000 http://momcentral.com/?p=30786 5 stars

A delightful, fun and funny pull-the-tab interactive book that features seven adorable animal friends go from outdoor fun in the sun Read more...]]> http://momcentral.com/bedtime-blitz-by-matthew-van-fleet-2-years-and-up/feed/ 0 http://momcentral.com/the-cozy-home-by-ame-dyckman-and-mark-teague-preschool-to-third-graders/ http://momcentral.com/the-cozy-home-by-ame-dyckman-and-mark-teague-preschool-to-third-graders/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:04:47 +0000 http://momcentral.com/?p=30784 5 stars

In this charming early reader book, Bat, Cat, and Rat all decide to move in together in a cozy home they’ve Read more...]]> http://momcentral.com/the-cozy-home-by-ame-dyckman-and-mark-teague-preschool-to-third-graders/feed/ 0 http://momcentral.com/snow-is-by-laura-gehl-illustrated-by-sonia-sanchez-picture-book-ages-4-8/ http://momcentral.com/snow-is-by-laura-gehl-illustrated-by-sonia-sanchez-picture-book-ages-4-8/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:03:19 +0000 http://momcentral.com/?p=30782 5 stars

Wondrous snow fills up every page of this warm book, as a child and dad play in the snow along with Read more...]]> http://momcentral.com/snow-is-by-laura-gehl-illustrated-by-sonia-sanchez-picture-book-ages-4-8/feed/ 0