Donna McFarland’s Duck and Friends Go Into Orbit delivers more than the title promises. Each of its five chapters is well-rounded enough to be separate stories. As well, the book explores a few sites with which even adult readers might be unfamiliar. One example is...

Jeremiah and Millie are two siblings who, along with their parents, enjoy the desert and riding their motorcycles. The family hopes to buy a particular piece of land that will allow them to pursue their dream of opening a camp for boys. Jeremiah and his...

Bubble Head, Boo! Happy Clean Halloween! is an excellent addition to any bookshelf and will be a go-to read for families for generations to come. The short story and easy-to-read text are perfect for bedtime or a quick read. Misty Black’s writing is engaging and...

Hugo von Hector the Kids' Art Collector, written by Whitney Beatty and primarily illustrated by Allyson Arrogante, is a children's picture book that tells the story of an unfulfilled artist in a magical realm. Hugo von Hector loves to create art but feels the work...

Silviya Rankova, the author of The Very Stubborn Camel, knows a lot about camels. She has a page at the end of the book with a list of nifty details about camels: how strong they are, how fast they travel, how much water they can...

In Look At Me by Audrey Beth Stein, we are introduced to a group of children whose likes are different from others. Some children want to feel glamorous while others just want to fit in. Some girls like skirts while others prefer pants or leggings....

The Surfing Saint is a work of fiction in the action, adventure, and humor sub-genres. It is intended for children of independent reading age and was penned by author Benjamin Fraser, with illustrations provided by artist Alison Mutton. The titular protagonist of this concise and...

Paradise Pearl is a short play written by Rebecca Lott. There is great pleasure in reading plays, and Paradise Pearl is nothing short of that; it has been a delight to read. It takes place in Sophie and Tubert’s room. It’s time for bed, and...

In Square-Eyed Raccoon: On a Mission! by Sylvia Melanson, Square-Eyed Raccoon was happy to be giving birth to little raccoons and finally becoming a mommy. She would teach her babies all the secret raccoon tricks but first, she had to return to the little...

Audrey-Saurus is a fun addition to the children's books genre. Audrey is a self-assured, independent little girl who loves dinosaurs. She knows what she likes, and she follows her heart. Besides loving dinosaurs, she enjoys stomping in puddles during the rain and waving hello to...