“Saving happiness.” That’s what Lucinda does when she paints a picture. But when friends Emma, Scarlett, Mary Ann, and Martin first see Lucinda, she’s anything but an artist. In Claire Pence’s The Bag Lady and the Frog Prince, the four friends meet Lucinda as a...

Ichi-ban Goes Hiking All Year Long by Julie Maurer is a children's adventure book featuring Ichi-ban, an active dog, as the narrator. This tale follows Ichi-ban's hiking adventures throughout the four seasons, sharing the joys, surprises, and challenges of exploring the great outdoors. Each season...

The Prophecy’s Chosen Heir: The Misadventures of a Chosen One's Best Friend, Book 1 by Trista Shaye is a children’s sci-fi fantasy set in the vibrant Six Kingdoms. It’s a tale of destiny, courage, and the power of true friendship. Readers follow Toby, a servant...

The Time Keeper by Meagan Mahoney is set in early 20th-century Edinburgh around Malcolm McKenzie, a young apprentice to Jack Alexander, a brilliant and eccentric clockmaker. Jack is found dead under mysterious circumstances in the clock tower of Tron Kirk, which turns Malcolm’s life upside...

The Ghost of the Deserted House is part of the Active Kids series by Tuula Pere. Oliver always enjoys his holidays at the family's summer cottage. He can go fishing, look for small wild animals, and read his comics in the abandoned house next door...

Luke's Sailing Adventure (Active Kids) by Tuula Pere is a beautifully illustrated children's book. Luke receives a sailing boat for Christmas and cannot wait to sail it. At first, he is eager but becomes frustrated when there are too many small parts to build it....

Stormy Sailing by Tuula Pere is a Lyrics of Life adventure story. Liban has been on the move since not long after he was born. His homeland is not safe and his family must find them a new home. But for all the years they...

In Tuxedo Baby and His Annoying Cousins by Victoria Smith, Tuxedo Baby is worried. He hasn't managed to finish his homework, but it's not his fault. Oh no, it's all down to his cousins. Every time they come to visit, they cause trouble. Tuxedo Baby...

Ichi-ban Goes Hiking in the Fall by Julie Maurer is the second book in the Ichi-ban series. Ichi-ban is happy because Mom is taking her on a fall hike in the Colorado Mountains. It’s a long drive but when they finally get there, Ichi-ban is...

In Ava and Maya the Fairy Dragon by Medha Bhaskar, Ava loves to be outdoors and let her imagination run away with her. The forests are full of secrets and wonderful creatures in Ava’s mind. But one day, her exploration into the forest leads to...