In The Mermaid And The Ice Cube Necklace (Mermaid Science) by Lois Wickstrom, we are introduced to Maia and Fig, two kids who are enjoying a picnic by a lake. Fig brought ice cubes along so that their beverages don’t get too warm. Trezzie, the...

In Mama Opossum’s Misadventures (Awesome Opossum Stories), Gina Gallois tells the tale of an opossum who loses her ten joeys. She sets out to find them, meeting other nocturnal creatures as she searches for her offspring. Some of the animals are not friendly, so Mama...

Have you ever shared a “when I was your age” story with your children? How about a collection of stories about a special Christmas when you learned the powerful gift of giving rather than receiving? Perhaps it’s a daily story to be shared at bedtime...

In Naughty Nadine on Halloween by Chrissy J. Morgan, we are introduced to a mean-spirited girl who enjoys Halloween because she can be obnoxious to other children. She liked to terrorize trick or treaters, parents, and even animals all night long. In fact, she waits...

The Corvid and the Calico is a work of fiction in the fantasy, animals, and adventure subgenres. It is intended for young independent readers and was penned by author Raven J. Demers with illustrations provided by artist Luis Silva. In this charming tale, we meet...

Brady and the Backyard Monster is a children's picture book written by Pattie Manente and illustrated by Olena Kharkovenko. Brady, a cute Labrador puppy, ventures outside to play and chase squirrels when he hears the familiar scritching sound of the monster. Nervous and scared, Brady...

Everyone likes pets. Most people have had a pet at some point. Most people also know what their pet is. It is usually a dog, cat, lizard, fish, or the like. In Heather Macht’s book, Rex the…We-Don’t-Know, Dad, Mom, Raven, and Max fall in love...

Aspen's Magical Mermaid Necklace, written by Melissa Ahonen and illustrated by Daria Shamolin, is a children's picture book that revolves around a little girl named Aspen and an incredible find she makes while on a family vacation. The book begins with Aspen, her brother Easton,...

The Sea Turtle Spy Project (Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures–Book 4) by Marsha Tufft is a children’s adventure story that would appeal most to a mixed audience of children and preteens who enjoy mystery adventure stories. Putney Hicks is a 12-year-old self-proclaimed wannabe artist/inventor who has...

The Grate Adventure of Lester Zester by Mark Dentzler is a storybook for children about a microplane zester grater used to grate the zest from lemons, other citrus fruit, chocolate, and more. Someone bought Lester Zester as a Christmas gift for the house's chef, but...