Addison’s Abrupt Adventures is a work of fiction for young children by author Laura James. How many words can you think of that start with the letter ‘A’? Can you write an entire story using mostly words that start with the letter ‘A’? Well, there...

Everyone wants to fit in. We have the false impression that if we look like everyone else, we’ll be equal and be part of the ‘in’ crowd. Imagine being a duckling with a different – and I mean very different – beak. Ack wasn’t dubbed...

Have you ever wondered why you feel hungry? No matter how long you want to sleep, something also makes you want to get up and eat. A Very Hungry Tale, written and illustrated by Suzanne Fantar, explains what’s going on inside your body to make...

In a serene and spectacular Appalachian gorge teeming with wildlife, the animals could cross the river to roam between the southern and the northern sides. However, the humans built a highway intersecting the ancient animal trails, where speeding cars and trucks claimed numerous lives each...

Alfredo is a small bird, a parrot to be more precise, who’s afraid of water. Nothing unusual in that except Alfredo is convinced he’s a dog, a Rottweiler, a superhero dog who will defend his turf. He even barks and eats like a dog. He...

Have you ever considered explaining your faith alphabetically? Using keywords like angels and disciples to emphasize a letter of the alphabet? Well, that’s an interesting way to introduce young readers to faith, the Bible, and so much more, while also teaching them the alphabet and...

“Can I have...,” little Stevie continually whined as he rode the grocery cart while his Mommy did the shopping. “No Sweetie,” she repeatedly answered. Stevie wasn’t about to give up. He wanted to know why she could buy what she wanted and he couldn’t. It’s...

Abigail had a difficult life in her younger years. Losing her mother at an early age didn’t help. Then Abigail became sick and was in the hospital. She had to drop out of high school to focus on regaining her health. Throughout it all, Abigail...

In Abby Dreams Of Food by Beatriz Fábrega, we are introduced to a young girl whose first thought upon waking up is what she’s going to eat that day. Immediately her mind goes to yummy sweet treats. Abby’s mother is a chef and she loves...

There is a childhood story I always enjoyed, The Little Engine Who Could by Watty Piper. What a refreshing, encouraging story about determination and never giving up. What about a weak little tree? Blown about by strong winds, almost trampled by big feet, flooded roots...