The Not-So-Spooky Black Cat by Oliver Rogue is a bright and beautiful story about a little black cat, Booga, who faces some unfairness because of the superstitions of black cats being bad luck. Booga was obsessed with boxes big and small and loved playing, kneading,...

Blink, Blink, Blink in Sync by Sharon CassanoLochman is about a unique firefly that is mostly found in the Great Smoky Mountains. What is different about these fireflies is that they synchronize their sparkle. When it's that time of year, people from all around drive...

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,...

Have you ever gone on an adventure accidentally? I know I have. Mattie the Giraffe was able to enjoy her unintended adventure. In The Accidental Adventure of Mattie the Giraffe, Andi Scurto tells the story of Mattie’s first solo bike ride. Mattie is excited, enjoying...

Moonlight Walkers: Forbidden Lands is a work of fiction in the fantasy subgenre and is the first installment in the series. It is aimed at young readers and was penned by author Courtney Moore. The book follows young Moonlight Walker wolf Sakura as she pushes...

My Dog Can’t Jump by David Lane is a heart-warming picture book for young children. One day a young boy visits the animal shelter, hoping to find a furry best friend. He comes across a fluffy little dog that is extremely nervous. After hearing that...

When a new family moves into a house by a pond, they are excited about the wildlife that surrounds them. They learn about what lives in the pond and even take the time to bring food for the creatures and animals who live there. Unfortunately,...

One of the most challenging things for parents who have babies turning into toddlers is to get them to poop in a potty. Mel-Tal's parents were no exception. They gave Mel-Tal a potty on her 3rd birthday and told her what it was to be...

Zoe and Ziggy are two delightful dachshunds. They are like children to Mama Ellie. Living on a small farm allows the two pups to enjoy life to the fullest. Mama Ellie’s Children and the Organic Garden by Shannon Evans is enjoyable to read, but it...

Have you ever wondered how a butterfly flies? How does it manage to lift off? Putney is studying her butterfly image in an attempt to improve her butterfly stroke in swimming. She has a swim meet in about a week’s time and she has to...