Bug Hunt explains the difference between bugs and insects. A boy searches for bugs outside his house and every time he finds an insect or other creature, he points out the difference. Bug Hunt offers vocabulary enrichment. This story will help to develop the child...

Success stories offer the opportunity to learn from change agents. The decisions they make to achieve successful outcomes can inspire our creativity, strategies, and approach. A few years ago, the problem of social discrimination due to skin color was prevalent and Dr. Glenda Glover experienced...

In Briley Isabelle Gordon Wants a Cat by Anita Stafford, we are introduced to a little girl who has been begging her parents to let her have a cat for a long time. Ever since she was a baby and could voice her wants, she...

Baseball Around the World by Chris Singleton and Dean Burrell hits a home run for fans and enthusiasts of the game. Focusing on a dozen different countries, the colorfully set-out book is packed full of interesting statistics about notable teams, festive food choices for fans,...

In Believe by Julie Mathison, young Melanie is used to hanging out in a tube during recess until she makes a new friend named Sabrina. In Sabrina, Melanie has someone to whom she can relate, someone who understands life without a mother. With Sabrina’s support,...

All women are beautiful, regardless of looks or where they come from. There are many ways to show how beautiful one is. For example, we can speak kind and comforting words, or we can perform actions that help. We can express beauty in any way...

The concept of beauty is very special because we are all different and therefore original and that makes everyone have a unique beauty. If we see it in the right way, we will understand the real beauty that is in us. But sometimes there are...

Rey A. Banda’s children’s book, Bean’s New Home, is inspired by actual events. The book tells the story of Bean, the runt of his litter. To make matters worse, his brothers and sisters had orange stripes, while his fur was black. He felt that he...

Born To Stand Out, a story about a chameleon who finds his true colors talks about the qualities and advantages of being oneself. The protagonist of the story is a chameleon named Camo, and like all chameleons, he is a master of camouflage. Camo has...

Bandit is a colorful, lively puppy. He loves to play; he loves to snooze; for him, “life is good.” Then, one day, Bandit is adopted by Uncle Bill and Bandit’s adventure begins. The young reader is led on a bumpy journey until Bandit finds his...