A journey of self-discovery forms the basis of this wonderful first chapter book, I Am Sam, by Rodney James. Sam has always felt different from the rest of his family, resulting in some awkwardness between them. It doesn’t help that he’s a bit clumsy and...

Fire Chief Bob and Reggie to the Rescue by Colleen Baxter Sullivan is your guide to fire safety presented in a step-by-step coloring book. Join Fire Chief Bob and his trusty friend Reggie in learning how to be safe, develop a fire evacuation plan, and...

In The Dream Racer by Melondy Roberson and James Ural, we are introduced to a boy named James. Chris, James' friend, comes to his house, excited that there will be a go-kart race. James wants to build a go-kart so he can win the cash...

Awesome Team vs. CoronaVera is a children’s concept picture book written by Anna Svetchnikov and illustrated by Paula Wagner. Tony, Adrian, and their baby brother, Apollo, had big plans for Sunday morning. They were filled with energy, and Tony and Adrian’s bikes were waiting outside...

Hitchin' Post and the 6B Ranch Kids, Book 3 is an adventure picture book written by Julie Barker and illustrated by Carolyn Altman. Hitchin’ Post and the crew of 6B know how to work around the long, hot summer days. They get their jobs done...

Santa and the Cotton Tree by Diane Campbell Green with illustrations by Linda Elizabeth Jones is a children’s adventure book. Set in 1963 in a small Pennsylvania town, this heartwarming story is a tale of family and an old-fashioned Christmas celebrated in simpler times. It...

Zach's Quest: A Tale for Christmas is a holiday-themed children’s picture book written by Matt and Melanie Dragovits and illustrated by J.J. Varabkanich and Irma Torre. Santa and his elves were hard at work making toys and other gifts as Christmas Eve drew closer. Zach,...

Jade and Peter Go on Vacation is an educational children’s book written by Jessica and Jade Rosato with illustrations by Samantha Wandervarker. Peter and Jade are filled with anticipation and excitement as they prepare to visit Italy. The account of their travels to Rome, Florence,...

Skai is a twelve-year-old inventor who lives in Celestia, a floating city in the clouds ruled by the wicked queen Harper. Skai decides to go to the beyond, or the world below, to search for the queen's sister Hailey who is the true ruler of...

In a sidenote intended to properly describe her apparent children’s book, Life of a Firefly (illustrated exquisitely by Suzanne Groat), Sandra Brown-Lindstedt says simply and ingenuously that it is “particularly suited for ages 8–12.” I’m afraid that’s like saying To Kill A Mockingbird is at...