The first day of school is full of excitement and fear. There are new things to learn, new buildings to explore, a new schedule, and hopefully, new friends. Unfortunately, these exciting things can also cause fear. Fears include what if I can’t learn fast enough,...

A Home Called Haven by C. Anne is a magical fairy tale about a Fox and an Otter. These two strange foster kids live in the woods with Amma, who is a mischievous, mysterious, and magical woman. She gives Fox and Otter all the love...

M. D. Ford's informational picture book A Barrel Racer's Dream will please all those young girls who love horses. Dee has her very own horse named Hank. He is her best friend, and they ride together often. Dee gets the opportunity to compete in a...

The story begins by showing children a weekly planner. Waffles, a female guinea pig, shows up and talks about Tom, who takes care of her. Waffles describes her daily activities, following the planning notes. Waffles is an appealing pet, talking about her room, how she...

In the Bible, birds are used to teach us lessons because they symbolize love, freedom, and respect. Some of the most typical examples of teachings on this subject were those of Christ. In Matthew 6:26, He says: 'Behold the birds of the sky, which neither...

American Pie by author Lynne Marie, illustrated by Dea Lenihan, is an adorable story that is perfect for a July Fourth reading and the rest of the year as well. Starring Watson the Wombat, who is celebrating his first Fourth of July, the story introduces...

A Walk in the Woods by Caroline Thornton is a sweet, gentle story about an adventurous bunny. Written in rhyming verse, our bunny ventures out one day to enjoy the world around her. She meets various creatures, bees, birds, and a toad. Each one has...

A Lovebird Named Lucy by Jaklen Alkyan is a children’s picture book about a little girl, Audrey, who brings a bird into her home. The times that they share as best friends! What might separate this from some other picture books is that Lucy and...

Allie the Albino Squirrel, by E.K. McCoy, is a 32-page-long children’s illustrated picture book about Allie, whose fur is rather rare in that it is white. And because she is so different from everyone around her, Allie is afraid. She faces kindergarten and is certain...

Bedtime can be a challenging time for parents and kids. Animals Over the Bridge: A Bedtime Story Routine by Janine Maxwell is a soothing, rhythmic story that will make bedtime more pleasant. Along with the gentle rhyming jungle story, an accompanying wind-down activity adds value...