I’m sure you’ve heard that a four-leaf clover is lucky, but finding one is difficult because most clovers have three leaves. And you’ve heard of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. But have you ever found the end of a rainbow?...

My Sister Wants an Elephant by Lynne Podrat sees Randy, an eleven-year-old boy, wishing for a llama. His sister, Jerica, asks their mother for an elephant. The children press their mother for their chosen pets, practicing their pouts, and they receive them. Even though the...

The Wonderful Animals of the Boise River: A Companion to the Book Into Justin's World by Heather Lyn Davis teaches about the wonderful animals that live in the Boise River. Not only does it have beautifully drawn images for children to learn from, but they...

Hocus Pocus Practice Focus: The Making of a Magician by Amy Kimlat is fun and inspirational. A young girl named Mila wakes up on her birthday. Friends arrived, cake and delicious food were served, and finally, it was time for Mila's birthday surprise. Mila could...

My Little Ray of Sunshine: A Pregnancy Journey by Ruthie Rei is the story of a mother’s firsts. This book covers the events from when a mother first finds out she is pregnant to after the child is born and growing up. Rei has written...

Santa’s Fuzzy Little Visit: The Everyday Adventures of Papa & Paws by Mama Paws with illustrations by Papa Paws is a delightful read, sharing the joy and magic of the holiday season. Molly Paws and the adorable puppies in her family are anxiously awaiting the...

The Keeper: Part 1: An Invitation by Craig Speakes is an action-packed adventure about twelve-year-old Arthur who discovers a little black box in the lake near his house one ordinary summer day. He doesn’t realize this seemingly innocuous event will change his life forever. After...

Impulsiveness is common in young children, so they need to learn the consequences of their behavior. A lack of self-control can make it harder for them to socialize or adapt to new situations. Guy Miron shares a clear example in The Angry Bear, where a...

We often hear the words: “Where there’s a will, there’s a way!” Sage advice, but what if the odds were stacked against us and the mountain we wanted to climb was too tall or too steep? What if we’re born with a physical defect, malformed...

Chicken and Mermaid by Laurel Lorenzini is the story of a seemingly strange friendship between a chicken and a mermaid that began after the mermaid saved the chicken's life. One day, Chicken got too close to the sea, his foot got stuck in seaweed, and...