Dean Nowotny has hit a grand slam with Dear Maggie: A Letter From Santa. This is the best children’s Christmas book I have ever read. Not only does the author deal with the work that Santa and his elves do, but he also reminds children...

The first day of school is always important for children, so we must help them make it a relaxed experience. Jennifer Morhaime teaches young readers what school is like and what emotions they may face. She also shows them the different activities that take place...

The Five O’clock Pig by C. Geraldine is a children’s picture book about a female pig that enjoys going through her day finding new activities or getting into mischief. The narrative has a rhythmic thread from page one until the end. From pickles to corn,...

Zion's Super Question Day: Why? written by Aliya Yancey and illustrated by Fitrandhita follows the learning adventure of a typical and curious child named Zion. His mom has devised a way of letting him satisfy his inquisitiveness by having a jar filled with sticks that...

Good Puppy, Naughty Puppy, Sad Puppy, Happy Puppy by Florence D. Blanding tells the story of a boy named Tommy. The story starts on his birthday when he gets a surprise gift. A puppy! They end up naming the puppy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart after the...

Growing Up with Bendie the Squirrel: I Can Make My Bed by Tony and Nicole Davis is an entertaining educational story about a young squirrel named Bendie. His mom has a special board called the I Can area that he visits to learn new lessons....

Dear Children of the World: A Gentle Conversation Starter for Elementary-Aged Children Following Tragedy in our World by Cynthia Tatum Robinson is a children’s picture book designed to encourage and inspire children to share their thoughts and feelings after they go through a traumatic experience....

Bowwow Bedtime by Papa Paws gives young readers a fun new addition to The Everyday Adventures of Papa & Paws Book series. In this story, Molly and her sisters talk about their bedtime routine. Teeth brushed, and with everyone in their pajamas, the dogs settle...

“Police dogs are very important in aiding law enforcement and are loved and cared for by their handlers.” In What Does a Police Dog Do? Ellen F. Feld points out that these canines are highly trained. They can sniff out accelerants in a burnt-out building,...

Patty loves fish, and it does not matter whether they are big, small, or come in different colors. Her official nickname is Fish Patty, and because of this, she is the president of her school's marine club. Unfortunately, Patty and her family need to relocate....