Nurturing Little Readers
A parent’s guide to setting the foundation for reading, birth to age five, with ten researched based tips to help you create a literacy rich environment for your child that will foster a love of reading and writing.
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Stories I write must be
Good, Beautiful, and True
Stories I write must be
Good, Beautiful,
and True
With more than 30 years of experience in early childhood literacy and education, Karen’s books blend storytelling, learning, and connection to help children and families build a lifelong love of reading.
"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents."
Karen's Books
Helping children love to read
Books that nurture early literacy, empathy, imagination,
and a love of learning.
Meet Karen Fernandez
Stories change hearts.
Hi! I'm so glad you're here.
I believe every child deserves to discover the joy of reading and writing. For more than 30 years, I've shared that passion as a teacher, Reading Specialist, and homeschooling mom in Southern California. Helping children grow into confident, happy readers has been one of the greatest joys of my life.
When I'm not writing, you'll usually find me with my family, caring for animals, or dreaming about my next adventure. Over the years, I've raised sheep and rabbits, owned horses, and fostered service dogs. I also love traveling the world and always make time to visit bookstores and libraries wherever I go. Every new place has a story to tell! At home, you'll often find me admiring trees, learning about them as an amateur arborist, or enjoying the beauty of nature.
I hope my books inspire children to laugh, wonder, imagine, and fall in love with reading—one story at a time.
Honored for Excellence in Children’s Literacy
Recognized for creating meaningful stories and trusted literacy resources that inspire young readers and support families.
Meet Karen Fernandez
M.Ed., Reading Specialist Credential, Reading Recovery Credential
Stories change hearts.
Hi! I'm so glad you're here.
I believe every child deserves to discover the joy of reading and writing. For more than 30 years, I've shared that passion as a teacher, Reading Specialist, and homeschooling mom in Southern California. Helping children grow into confident, happy readers has been one of the greatest joys of my life.
When I'm not writing, you'll usually find me with my family, caring for animals, or dreaming about my next adventure. Over the years, I've raised sheep and rabbits, owned horses, and fostered service dogs. I also love traveling the world and always make time to visit bookstores and libraries wherever I go. Every new place has a story to tell! At home, you'll often find me gardening, taking care of my fruit trees as an amateur arborist, and enjoying the beauty of nature.
I hope my books inspire children to laugh, wonder, imagine, and fall in love with reading—one story at a time.
My Mission
To inspire children to be kind, curious, and confident through stories that celebrate animals, nature, and the power of empathy. My hope is to spark a lifelong love of learning, compassion, and caring for the world around them.
My Mission
To inspire children to be kind, curious, and confident through stories that celebrate animals, nature, and the power of empathy.
Bringing Stories to the Classroom
I love visiting schools, homeschool groups, and mom's communities to connect with young readers! My author visits include engaging read alouds and lessons on empathy and kindness. Contact me to learn more about bringing an interactive author visit to the children in your school, library, or community.
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Claire and Whiskers builds empathy in the most organic way — not by telling children to be kind, but by showing them what kindness looks like in action.
Renee M.R. Moran, PhD
Professor of Literacy
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"Nurturing Little Readers" is more than a book; it's a roadmap for teaching foundational skills that will better prepare children for school.
Monda Forrestal
2019 PUSD Teacher of the Year
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