Category: Behind the Books

“My baby/grandchild/niece/godson is too young for a book.” Whenever I hear that statement, it makes me sad, because I think about everything a book can offer long before a child can read the words. A familiar voice. A cozy lap. A picture worth pointing at. A rhyme that becomes a favorite. A few quiet minutes…

There was no plan to create a children’s book series. There wasn’t even a plan to create a children’s book. There were dog treats. And somehow, things got a little out of hand. Before the Books, There Was a Dog With a Voice Long before Sig Shue became the narrator of Puppy Bedtime Stories, the…

There’s something special about a bedtime story that has a rhythm all its own. The words bounce, repeat, and flow from one line to the next, making reading aloud almost as comforting as a familiar song. For young readers, rhyming bedtime stories can be more than just fun. Rhyme can help children anticipate words, notice…

Many children love bedtime stories about dogs. Dogs feel like loyal bedtime companions — gentle, comforting, and full of quiet adventures that help little minds settle down for the night. For children who love animals, a story about a friendly dog can make bedtime feel cozy instead of rushed. A familiar pup in a story…