Otis the Trash Talking Octopus by Gina Giordano reminds us that there is a lot of trash dumped in the ocean and humans put it there. It’s killing the sea life and destroying what once was so beautiful. Out for a boat ride one sunny...

Oh Stella! by Maryann Katterjohn is a children’s picture book about a lovable, but rambunctious Beagle. Stella was rescued from an animal shelter by Aunt Mary and immediately won her heart, as well as the love of neighborhood children. But, being a Beagle, Stella also...

Our Folktales: The All-Time Favourite Folktales of Asia is a collection of stories by storytellers in various Asian countries, selected and edited by Ruth Wan-Lau. Some of the stories are already familiar, like The Zodiac Story, a Chinese folktale retold by Wong Swee Yean, and...

Little One wants to be just like their Mom. She’s athletic, fast, strong, smart and so much more. Next to her, Little One feels insignificant and awkward: they trip over their feet, can’t reach for their glass of water, can’t run very fast, they can’t...

“I imagine a world where we can live and work in peace and love all the time,” Odette says. Odette is an ant. She’s just made friends with a lost mouse, Marcus. They both woke up feeling stressed, but Odette has a meditative plan that...

Our Magical Planet: An Inspirational Book About Children Changing the World by Serena Lane Ferrari is a captivating and informative read. Two educational and fun stories share important information about the critical state of the earth’s environment and how to protect it. The first story,...

Family vacations are challenging, exciting, and full of new adventures. In Our Family Vacation, Kay B. shares many of the experiences that make up a typical family trip. The vacation for this family of four starts with an airplane flight. When they arrive at their...

Mr. and Mrs. Elliott had the most beautiful home in the neighborhood. It might have been small, but it had a colorful garden and a lovely charm. But over the years, their neighborhood changed drastically. Their neighbors sold their houses, and three-story or four-story buildings...

Are you different? Do you have a child that does not seem to fit in? Many people struggle with a part of themselves that is not like everyone else. David Mulholland, in Otto: The Not-So-Little Giant, tackles the struggles those who are different endure. Otto...

Oh No, Riley! by Valerie Whetstone, illustrated by Mel Schroeder, is a children’s picture book that will encourage kids to develop a positive mindset. Six-year-old Jake wants a dog and his dad tells him that having a dog is a big responsibility. He assures his...