Roarwood Blog

Honest children’s book reviews, Roarwood updates, and story-driven posts for parents, readers, and anyone who believes kids learn best through laughter, heart, and a little chaos.

My 4-Year-Old Learned to Lie… So I Wrote a Book About It

A personal parenting story about kids lying, telling the truth, and how one tangled “science experiment” inspired my newest Roarwood book, Dear Koobi, Do NOT Touch That Sign!

Posted by Kyle Rust • May 1, 2026

7 Funny Kids Books About Making Mistakes (That Build Confidence)

If your kid gets frustrated when things go wrong, these funny picture books can help. This list rounds up silly, confidence-building stories that show kids mistakes aren’t the end of the world—they’re part of learning.

Posted by Kyle Rust • March 20, 2026

How a Learning Project for My Son Became a Children’s Book—and a Brand

What started as a parenting project—designing a card game for my son—quickly turned into a full children’s book, a jungle of characters, and a brand I never saw coming.

Posted by Kyle Rust • July 20, 2025

One Wild Week in the Jungle: Reflecting on the Launch of Welcome to Roarwood

As launch week came to a close, I found myself sitting in a mix of disbelief, gratitude, and excitement for what Roarwood might become.

Posted by Kyle Rust • July 13, 2025

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