Brian Orca by Bill Hoffman is a tale of a young orca that leaves his pod. The pod has a belief system that all members must follow. He is determined to try new things. In the face of his family's concern about him learning the...

The Fin-Tastic Rescue by Laura Mancuso is the story of three young mermaids named Sara, Alix, and Lucy who find a sea turtle needing help. They quickly realize he is cold-stunned and rush to offer their assistance. Lucy goes to the surface and gets her...

The Night Before Christmas: Will Santa Know That We’ve Moved? by S. Alston shares a beautiful message about kindness, gratitude, and love. Siblings Johnny and Sue have recently moved and are understandably concerned Santa won’t find them in their new home. The children’s mother reassures...

There are places where something magical is in the air. One such place is Taikamaa, home to the six young protagonists of Taikamaa and the Twin Stars: Book 1 by Ramya Kapadia. Their names are Hannah, Rodrigo, Imtiaz, Kanmani, Dakota, and Amari, and one day...

The Summer Elf by Teeni Elf is a children’s picture book about a team of special elves that give kids presents on the last day of school. The children are rewarded for doing well during the school year. The kids get to enjoy their gifts...

The Beauties Bullying Adventure by Barbara Lucas is set in Amor Village. The story begins with Serenity, who gives birth to triplets named Hope, Faith, and Love – collectively known as The Beauties. The locals believe that each child would be magical and special. Sadly,...

The Fish King and the Two Wise Ghosts by Francis H Powell offers young readers a whimsical visit to a magical fishy kingdom ruled by a kind king from his colorful Fish and Clam Palace. As the tides and the years roll by, readers will...

Heartwarming tales of friendship, love, and environmental harmony highlight the interconnectedness between all beings, reminding us of the importance of preserving and cherishing the natural world. Corky Tails: Tales of a Tailless Dog Named Sagebrush by Joni Franks starts with Never Summer Mountains, a remote...

My Mother’s Tattoo and Other Stories for Kids by Nanette L. Avery is a fun little book. Each of the three chapters is a different story. The chapters are My Mother’s Tattoo, Octavia’s Uphill Battle, and Madame La Mew Puts Her Paw Down. The three...

In The Spectacular Life of Benito Martin del Canto by David Towner, it is clear the author has studied the work of the Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. He then wrote a story about a boy who becomes a man and has the most...