It’s never a good idea to gossip, especially when sharing something that was meant to be kept a secret. In Hilary Lawrence’s Loose Lips Sink Ships, the Royal Pigeon Post is the only means by which the king sends his most secret messages. It was...

The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris by Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay tells the story of a charming little dog who loves traveling the world. Charlie has a special magical secret! He wags his tail—and voilà—in the blink of an eye, he gets transported to...

Silly Nana Meets Mr. Moose by Stacey Roberts is a delightful read that combines humor, warmth, and whimsy. Silly Nana went to visit her grandchildren for Christmas. While she sat on her chair and watched them decorate the Christmas tree, she remembered a special story....

Call Me May by Becky Feldmann centers on May, an eleven-year-old girl in 1932, dealing with the aftermath of her father’s sudden death. Following his passing, she takes on the responsibility of caring for her family, including her mother, who is deeply affected by grief,...

Reading aloud to preschoolers not only helps them develop essential reading skills but also helps them love to read. I cannot think of a better way to encourage reading aloud than with rhyming picture books like Captain Troublemaker and The Belly Rub Avenger. In it,...

Artesia by Kevin Karr is a magical children’s fantasy where siblings Lucas and Lucy go on an unexpected adventure. When they stumble upon a mystical painting by Leonardo Da Vinci during a school museum trip, they are transported to a fantastical realm filled with dragons,...

Gizmo Goes to a Baseball Game is a heartwarming tale about a little dog named Gizmo and his adventures during his first baseball game. Authored by Heidi Heisel and vividly illustrated by River Wilson, this book captures the essence of childhood dreams and the magic...

Bigfoot Is a Jerk by Julie Ditchburn Patton is a middle-grade paranormal adventure set in southern Ohio. It tells the story of Zander, a twelve-year-old boy who, after being bullied repeatedly as the new kid, has decided not to make friends. His mother thinks making...

Zoey Lyndon’s Crush Chronicles by Micheal Anderson is a heartwarming story that follows Zoey, a fifth grader with amazing friends. As Valentine’s Day approaches, Zoey and her best friend, Tommi, are both eager to be noticed. However, a hurtful comment from a classmate leaves Zoey...

My Beach Adventure: A Personal Childhood Story by David D Bernstein follows Dmitry, a six-year-old boy lost on a beach after following a sailboat moving west. Unable to locate his family, he becomes overwhelmed with fear and sadness. As he wanders, he encounters various strangers,...