The Counselor's Daughter by Claire Pence is about the value of promises, loyalty, and the power of an unexpected friendship. At first, Emma reluctantly accepts her mother's request to befriend Mary Ann. Her best friend, Scarlett, is also unconvinced because of the less popular girl's...

The Caterpillar Hotel is a children's picture book written by Caroline Kjos, with illustrations by Nadee Diwakara. The story follows Cody, a grumpy guest whose attitude transforms after a night at the Caterpillar Hotel. Upon his arrival, Cody gives an elaborate food order and makes...

The Bone Taker by Scott Charles is an adventurous children’s book in the Creeptown collection with all the excitement of an Indiana Jones adventure but with a lot more bones! Arlo is a kid from a paleontologist family, where he grew up surrounded by knowledge...

Donald James teaches some deep, spiritual lessons in Tommy’s Balloon: A Tale of Purpose, Restoration, and Joy. Tommy’s father is an inventor who gives him a very special balloon filled with helium. While Tommy is playing with his prized possession, his older brother, Stan, grabs...

In today’s society, a little bit of kindness goes a long way, and to build kind, safe communities, it is important to teach the next generation about the value of being warm-hearted. In The Kids’ Book of Kindness by author Catherine Stephenson, the definition of...

The Mystery of the Spot by Lynn Helton is a children's story following a mystery that Charlotte wants to solve. Charlotte wears eyeglasses and sometimes touches the lenses, which leaves a spot where she touches them. She doesn't mean to touch the lens, but when...

The Prophecy’s Chosen Heir: The Misadventures of a Chosen One's Best Friend, Book 1 by Trista Shaye is a children’s sci-fi fantasy set in the vibrant Six Kingdoms. It’s a tale of destiny, courage, and the power of true friendship. Readers follow Toby, a servant...

The Time Keeper by Meagan Mahoney is set in early 20th-century Edinburgh around Malcolm McKenzie, a young apprentice to Jack Alexander, a brilliant and eccentric clockmaker. Jack is found dead under mysterious circumstances in the clock tower of Tron Kirk, which turns Malcolm’s life upside...

The Ghost of the Deserted House is part of the Active Kids series by Tuula Pere. Oliver always enjoys his holidays at the family's summer cottage. He can go fishing, look for small wild animals, and read his comics in the abandoned house next door...

In Tuxedo Baby and His Annoying Cousins by Victoria Smith, Tuxedo Baby is worried. He hasn't managed to finish his homework, but it's not his fault. Oh no, it's all down to his cousins. Every time they come to visit, they cause trouble. Tuxedo Baby...