“Life sounds sweeter with music.” I love this opening line to Susan Montgomery’s Ukulele Practice Time. So very true! But sometimes making music isn’t as easy as we’d like it to be. We need to be patient, to persevere, and to practice, practice, practice. That’s...

Uno the One-Legged Spider by Brandee and Courtney Huddleston is a charming children’s storybook about a one-legged spider named Uno who wants to run in his town’s big race, but his running shoe is worn out and later chewed up by his house pet. When...

Do you believe in unicorns and dragons and magical creatures? What would life be like if we didn’t believe? That’s what imagination is for – to create these mythical creatures in our minds and enjoy extraordinary adventures. That’s what happened to Abigail and her dad...

Up for Grabs by Michelle Mulder is a charming story about two siblings that embark on an epic mystery when they inherit their grandmother’s house. Frida and Zac have lived quite the adventure, traveling the world with no real place to call home or any...

Joseph's 3-in-1 Superhero Ultimate Prequel Collection: as Chicken Man, Pickle Man, and the Rat of Justice by Joseph Lupton is a collection of short stories for children. After earning himself a degree from the "CIT" (Chicken Institute of Technology) Chicken Man's hero powers are needed....

Uncle Jed’s Secret is the third installment in the Between Dark and Light series by Chris von Halle. Twelve-year-old Jason visits his beloved Uncle Jed as his parents were going on a business trip. Jed has lost his wife, Eleanor, but even grief can't explain...

Unlegendary Dragon is the first book of The Magical Kids of Lore series by R.L. Ullman. Twelve-year-old Connor Pendridge is particularly miffed when he and his mother move to the remote island town of Lore off the coast of New England. After enrolling in Lore...

Up Up You Go Jo! by Mariam Shapera is a lovely children’s book with excellent illustrations. Jo has written some music and leaves it while he goes to bed. In the night, the wind blew hard, and when Jo got up the following day, he...

Under the Blue Comet by Tom Hoffman is the first book in The Comet Kid Chronicles, a well-crafted story for fourth to sixth graders. It is filled with adventure and magic. Eleven-year-old Max Underwood’s life changes on his birthday when he becomes conscious of his...

Unscanned by Tracy Todd is the story of a brave 11-year-old boy who ventures into the streets of post-apocalyptic England to collect things his community needs to survive. When he takes pity on an old friend from school and takes her with him, he breaks...