Snatching St. Nick by Myla Taylor is a fast-paced redemption story about Cooper, who is always in trouble, and always thinking of more ways to get himself into trouble. This time he really does it: he makes a bet with his arch-enemy Dax, that he...

Everyone is singing in the green marsh — frogs, dragonflies, and crickets. Only a little cricket named Sora does not sing. Everyone says Sora does not have an imagination and, therefore, cannot sing. The news saddens Sora, who desperately wants to sing. When Sora hears...

Stargazey World by Christine Dawe is a fast-paced children’s fantasy adventure filled with humor. Its protagonist is Sheena Robinson, a scouser (person from Liverpool) with a mass of green hair, a dad who’s always telling corny jokes, and a best friend called Lizzy. Sheena hates...

Sir Sydney Dinkum by Martha Gold and Marc Reilly is a hilarious novel that was a joy to read – or hear in this case. I am not that big on audio books, but I made an exception for Sir Sydney Dinkum because I felt...

Space Taxi: Archie Takes Flight was written by Wendy Mass and Michael Brawer, read by Eason Rytter, and illustrated by Elise Gravel. This is the exciting tale of Archie Morningstar. Archie has been waiting for almost nine years for this special day: Take Your Kid...

“Snailsworth: A Slow Little Story” written and illustrated by Tina Field Howe is an enchanting tale inspired by the author’s own courtyard, complete with her own stepping-stone path, ivy and garden gate. This is the story of one tiny but inquisitive snail setting out on...

When a vendor discovers a stowaway in his cart while unloading a vat of wine, he ousts the young boy but the kind inn keeper offers to let him work for his stay. Rendi has run away from his magistrate father's home. His life that...

"Shark vs Train" by Chris Barton and narrated by Bryan Kennedy is the tale of a toy shark, a toy train and two boys with large imaginations. The shark and the train are in constant battle with each winning in their own elements. But what...

"Spoiled" by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan is an excellent read for 4th grade through adults. Although the book is meant for preteens and teens I thoroughly enjoyed it. My copy was in the audio format. There are several lessons to be learned in "Spoiled":...