Pistachio the Owl by Kristi Shimada is a sweet story about an owl family. Pistachio is the oldest of the siblings, his sister is Macadamia, and the youngest is Cashew. They are burrowing owls, so instead of living in trees, their homes are in the...

Liam, a young rabbit, lives in the deep wood and cultivates his land diligently. Then, one night, a box tumbles out of a truck passing by the woods onto Liam’s veggie farm. The contents of the box are plastic wrappers. They’re so bright and colorful...

Pebbles and the Biggest Number by Joey Benun is a children’s book full of fun facts and new vocabulary to enjoy. Pebbles, the butterfly, is curious to learn about the biggest number in existence apart from the usual small numbers such as tens, hundreds, and...

It’s the first day of summer camp, and Aaron is nervous. He’s very shy and finds fitting in with other children difficult. He has a vivid imagination and loves his spaceship toy, which he carries with him everywhere. It doesn’t help him make friends, at...

Snowflake the Christmas Beagle by Paul Hock relates the story of Snowflake, who was born along with four siblings on a farm on a cold winter's day. When he and the other puppies were old enough, people came to visit and took away three of...

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...

Having a dream for the future is of vital importance. Keeping your vision alive will carry you through the toughest of times. Mónica Vidalón shares the importance of dreams in Penelope’s Big Dream. Penelope knew that with a vision, anything is possible. When we nurture...

In Hamza Overcomes: The Story of Forgiveness by Rick Luth, heading to school in his brand-new uniform, Hamza sees a bully he knows from the previous year. He hopes the mean boy has changed his behavior, but it only seems to have worsened. The bully...

Molly Shipton, Secret Actress by Sheri Graubert is a middle-grade historical story set in 16th-century England. Young Molly Shipton's life was peaceful and happy. However, when the deadly plague strikes, her parents perish and most of the villagers die. Molly must flee with her sister...

Ross loves football. Even at nine years of age, he’s very good at the game. When the season ends, his parents enroll Ross in golf lessons. He struggles at first but keeps working to learn the game, the rules, and the terms. When he finds...