Duke, written by Rita Mendoza and illustrated by Curtis Craighead, is a modern-day folktale about a well-mannered rabbit who insisted on having a complete table setting for his lunch. The problem is, by the time he finishes the setup, he's left with no more time...

Hindu Mythology Stories by Lakshmi Narayani is a guide for children to learn more about the Hindu culture and religion. After a thorough synopsis, the author shares several Hindu children’s stories that are important as a foundation for understanding Hindu beliefs and ties up the...

Soso and The Kako Leaf by Bella Disu begins on the morning of Soso’s ninth birthday on a special date, the ninth of September. Soso is preoccupied with two things. The first is if she will get the nail polish kit and purple hair extensions...

In Secret of the Heart: Wise Tales for a Happy Healthy Life by Michael Neer and Gwenna Merriman, we discover that “the heart has many secrets, and it IS a place you can go to.” Junah Cat is sent on a mission to find the...

The First Jambalaya: A Fairytale Cookbook by Patricia Dewitt-Grush is about a community of animals in the Atchafalaya Basin Swamp in Louisiana. It was a Friday when Richeleaux the raccoon decided to make one of his dreams come true by organizing a party in the...

Taíno Tales: The Legend of Coquí is the retelling of how a species of small frogs native to Puerto Rico received their name. Vicky Weber introduces us to the historic Taíno people and one of their legends. The fable is a simple story of love...

Wind, Ocean, Grass by Karen A. Wyle is a gentle, beautiful tribute to the outdoors. It is written as a conversation between the wind and the grass. As the wind makes the grass ripple, the wind tells the grass that it reminds him of the...

K.A. Mulenga's Imbwa: The Story of the Dog and His Harsh Master is the best description of a halfway solved problem. The short story is about two dogs that are dear to each other but experience life differently. Despite Imbwa's loyalty, his master mistreats him,...

It is normal for all of us to feel sad and lonely on occasion, but it can be more complicated for young children to deal with those feelings. The Lonely Toadstool: A Children's Book About Emotions and New Friends That Come as We Find Our...

Meet some beautiful fluffy pedigreed cats in Catalina and Duke of Lombard by Patricia Derrick, which relates adventures that will keep you reading to see what transpires. Catalina, the cat, comes from a privileged home but was snatched and sold, which is where her adventures...