Fostering a life-long love of learning 📚

Hi there, I'm Mandy!

I live in Marietta, GA with my husband and our two kids. I love watching our kids’ joy every time we gather around one of PaperPie’s innovative, interactive, and super engaging books or educational toys. I know their love for learning will continue to be nourished as we savor each of these moments. As a StoryMaker with PaperPie, connecting families and schools with amazing books and learning resources brings me great joy! I would love to learn how I may serve your family or school community to foster a connection that will last a lifetime.

My Favorites for EVERY Home!

Nibbles: The Book Monster

Nibbles: The Book Monster holds a special place in our hearts. I quickly discovered when reading to my son that this was opening a whole new world for him. Before this book, he was never really interested in storytime. Who knew a book-eating monster could be so powerful on a book-loving journey?

There are 4 picture books and 4 board books in this series featuring our naughty little nibbler!

Read more about this series and what others are saying here.

You can also find other great titles by Emma Yarlett as quirky and fun here.

Jonathan James and the Whatif Monster

Jonathan James is always unsure of new situations and he is always asking questions like: What if it’s scary? What if it’s icky? What if they don’t like me? But he the Whatif Monster is always there to help in those situations and ask him the best Whatifs. What if I’m great? What if I find a new friend? What if it’s tasty? A book about conquering those self-defeating thoughts so you can rise to your full potential and set aside your fear of failure. This is a great topic to address with kids but also a great reminder for us adults as well!

There is also a board book series featuring this loveable character as he helps your little one learn about feelings, shapes, opposites, and how to be kind.

Find more amazing titles by Michelle Nelson-Schmidt here. She is seriously the BEST!

My First Reading Library

From the publisher: “This comprehensive first reading library includes 50 books to guide your child through the first stages of reading and includes access to online resources. The first 22 books are taken from the Usborne Very First Reading series. With these, your child takes the first steps in reading with your help, following the phonics methods used in schools. The next 12 books are taken from Usborne First Reading Level One. These delightful and very short stories are for children to try reading themselves. 16 further books are taken from Usborne First Reading Level Two. These slightly longer stories will build stamina and reading confidence. Includes QR Codes.” Read the rave reviews of this collection here