Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode #305 Stories of Krishna: Tales of Michief and Magic Book One of The Mystic India for Kids Series Written by Preethi Balasubramanian Click The Cover To Order! Discover the Magic of Krishna Through Heartwarming Stories & Fun Colouring Pages! Step into the enchanting world of Krishna with this delightful collection of stories for young hearts. Perfectly crafted for young children, these simple yet profound tales bring the beloved Hindu deity to li

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 304 Stacy Learns to Love Her Wavy Hair, and You Can Too! Written by Stacy Schilling   When Stacy was nine-years-old, her mom convinced her to cut her long, wavy brown hair because she was tired of fixing Stacy's hair. Her mom didn't teach Stacy how to fix it herself.

 Stacy cried after her hair cut and didn't know how to stand up for herself. Throughout her life, Stacy had to learn and navigate the pitfalls of how to take care of her wavy ha

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 302 4/15/26 Rosemary Chick: Pip, Zip, Hooray! Written by Dawn Feltrop   Today is a big day for Rosemary Chick! The world is calling, and she can't wait to meet it-but there's just one tiny problem: She is still inside her shell! With determination and a spark of curiosity, Rosemary sets out to break out of the shell. Tap by tap, she learns that courage isn't about being ready-it's about trying, even when things feel hard. Filled with warmth,

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 295 Seven Little Raindrops Written by Bill Shaul Illustrations by Peggy Shaul   A children’s picture book tells of the wishes of seven little raindrops for the time they become big raindrops and fall to the earth.      ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bill Shaul, a longtime resident of the Metro Detroit area. Since graduating from Maranatha Baptist Bible College (now Maranatha Baptist University), he has served in various roles in many churches. Wherever h

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 294 Into The Thicket Written by Gail Kuhnlein   Inspired by a true story, Into the Thicket begins with the moment the author's young son discovered an injured baby rabbit ― an encounter that sparked a heartfelt journey of care and connection. This tender picture book follows a boy and the rabbit he hopes to help, gently exploring themes of compassion, courage, love, and the bittersweet beauty of letting go. It invites young readers to develo

In this delightful story written for the pre-K to second grade reader, seven little raindrops answer the timeless question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" This story is quaint, cute, and has fantastic illustrations drawn by Peggy Shaul. The thing that sets it apart from other books that might pose this same question, is that each raindrop asked returns with an answer that isn't just about dreams for themselves, but also how they might contribute to the community

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 284 Lola & Sophie's ABC Adventure Written by Christine Devane   Woof, woof-let's go! Meet Lola and Sophie, two adorable pups who are ready to take your little one on a joyful ABC adventure. From barking and belly rubs to jumping, snuggling, wagging tails, and catching ZZZZs, each page introduces a new letter through playful doggy antics and sweet opposite pairs that delight early readers. Inspired by two real-life dogs-Lola, a glamorous chihu

Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? I haven’t really considered it. I like the idea of my name being connected to the worlds I create—both as a children’s author and as a coach. My stories are rooted in my personal love for Indian mythology, so it feels authentic to have my identity intertwined with the characters and adventures. I also want kids and parents to know the person behind the stories, to feel that connection as they read and ma

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 280 Aria's Patience Project Book One of The Everyday Superpowers Series Written by Preethi Balasubramanian   Meet Aria—a curious, spirited girl who thinks waiting is a rule invented by adults. From long lunch lines to crispy dosas, nothing seems to move fast enough for her! But when her grandmother, Paati, gifts her a tiny notebook called The Patience Project , Aria is about to discover that patience isn’t boring—it’s a superpower. Through un

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 278 DJ Yeti and The Full Moon Party Written by Kendal Grey   This Christmas, DJ Yeti drops the beat—lights burst, the Arctic roars, kids go wild. A winter rave explodes as a soft-hearted DJ returns home and finally shines. Packed with heart, humor, snowy magic, and retro-holiday art, this rare Christmas story delights both kids and exhausted grown-ups. Perfect for ages 3–8—and everyone in the room. DJ Yeti and the Full Moon Party isn’t just

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 277 Elephant Beach Written by Christine Devane   A young girl is expecting a quiet, peaceful beach day of reading--but she's in for some disappointment. It turns out elephants love to play, especially at the beach! At first, the girl is annoyed when the elephants break her beach chair. Then, they block her sun amidst other loud and distracting shenanigans. Soon, though, the girl becomes intrigued by the elephants' playful nature. She still tr

Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? No, I want people to know that I am writing children’s books, because I am very proud of them. What is your “go-to” method for working through or around writer’s block? Taking a break! Sometimes I can sit and stare at the computer forever and nothing comes to my mind. Then I have to leave what I am working on and go do something else, go for a walk, watch a show, anything to get my mind off the project. T

*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Click Cover To Order This is the second children's book I've read from author, Kendal Grey, and it's as much fun as the first! In this story we discover how important it is to stay true to yourself and the things you love. Yeti and the princess also show us how we grow into a better version of ourselves when we give others the opportunity to discover how much fun we can be, rather than just assum

I really enjoyed this book! Not just for children, but also a great reminder for adults, that even though we may meltdown at times, and project ourselves as scary... that's really not who we are deep inside. The authenticity the author presented in this wonderful book for little people was spot on. There are so many ways to meltdown, and I think she captured them all... and presented them in a way that are clearly identifiable for little ones. We all know that things are h

*I was provided a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Click Cover To Order This story is a delightful tale that reminds us all about the importance of accepting those we meet as they are, weirdness and all. My imagination was tickled when I began reading about a grumpy Yeti who didn't have any friends, and then found commonality with a brave and similarly weird princess. Together, they enjoy the simple joys of their favorite music played on vin

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 261 But I Love My Mom, Too Written by Donna Neumann   Everyone in Annie's class is buzzing about the big Mother's Day card contest. The winner gets $25, and her friends are already dreaming about what they'll buy. But Annie keeps quiet because in her family, Mother's Day cards aren't a thing. ​ Still, Annie loves her mom deeply. She loves how she smells like dandelion tea and oatmeal cookies, the silly voices she uses at story time, and how s

September 2025 Click The Cover To Order! I'm constantly on the lookout for new books to send to the little people in my life. While...

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 236 Happy Thoughts! Going To The Beach Written by Lisa Jacovsky Illustrated by Brainstorm Productions...

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 234 Anna's Amazing Alaskan Adventure Written by Mark McCraw   Have you ever been on an amazing Alaskan...

While I was walking around the Detroit Book Festival at Eastern Market last weekend, I encountered a wonderful man who writes children's...