In a lovely story for middle grade readers, The Journey Beyond: Universal Truths by author Cheryl A. Matsen-Nieves is a fun read that continues the story of siblings Raphael and Haniel as they attempt to rebuild their kingdom. Facing such obstacles as a witchy woman...

Pamela Funke’s children’s story, The Turkeys are Coming, is an enjoyable read aimed at young children. This would be a good early reader (ages seven to ten) or a bedtime read for parents with younger children. Whilst in some parts it was a little too...

The Great Compost Heap by Renaee Smith is an educational and informative book for children that introduces them to the idea of composting and how composting can help them further the idea of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Science was Freddie's favorite subject and his mom...

The squirrel, then the cat, then the dog, then the ferret, all had their turn with the terrible itch, until they touched each other. There was nothing to see, just the terrible itch. They tried to consult a veterinarian, then a doctor, but each one...

How does a donkey deal with a messy stable? One that needs a major clean-up and a paint job? Well, he asks his friends for help. First he asks his friend, the sheep, for some paint. The donkey is baffled when the sheep faints. But...

The Black Dot by Dr Scharmaine L Baker is an adorable story that addresses the issue of color that comes with cultural background and ethnicity. Black Dot is surrounded by White Dots everywhere. There are White Dots in the classroom, cafeteria, in the library, and...

In The Blackberry Patch by Gina McKnight, picking wild blackberries is a very rewarding experience but the process is not all fun and games. That is why, before heading into the forest for the berries, one needs to wear protective gear and get all slathered...

The Big Book of Hugs: A Barkley the Bear Story by Nick Ortner and Alison Taylor is an adorable story for children. The book is about all different kinds of hugs. Barkley the Bear is now old enough to join the family business. His father...

The Moustache Fairy by Christopher Holley is an entertaining storybook that revolves around facial hair. Alvin's moustache has gone and he is very sad. Every person and every pet had a magnificent moustache to call their own except Alvin. Every morning when he woke up...

The Effort by Santonu Kumar Dhar is a captivating story of a little boy from Calcutta, India, who faced the difficult task of caring for his sick father just years after his mother's death. Written in the first person, The Effort is very descriptive, allowing...