The Secret in the Compost Bin by Margaret Pearce must be one of the loveliest children's books I've read in a while. It is the story of a boy who would like nothing more than either having friends over to his place or a pet....

The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets (Stanley & Katrina) is the story of a love-hate relationship between Katrina, the cat, and Stanley, the dog. Both of them are different personalities and they live under the same roof. They have been living there for...

Terri Kelley has a gift for creating children's books that are both realistic and fun at the same time. In Today, I'll Be Good, kids learn to tackle minor behavioral issues without realizing that they are learning at all. School-aged kids who are heading off...

Tree House in a Storm is written by Rachelle Burk and illustrated by Rex Schneider. This book offers an exciting adventure, sibling bonding, and an understanding of the power of nature, with an interesting story line for younger and older readers to enjoy and share...

Tall Tales from the Small Folk Clan (Small Folk Tales) by Christine Larsen is a set of stories and rhymes for our little readers. The stories and rhymes, along with the illustrations, are absolutely delightful and endearing. The author has kept the child audience in...

Eleven-year-old Brody Boondoggle is walking in the woods with his hard-of-hearing Grammy when they discover an animal track of an Akaway – one of the rarest creatures in the universe that nobody has ever seen before. Before they can catch the animal, it bites Brody...

Wide Awake Loons by Katherine L. Holmes is not quite a coming-of-age story, and not quite an adventure. It is the tale of one summer at the lake and the everyday life of vacation. The uniqueness of this story is that it tells the tale...

The Principal's Son by Roderick J. Robison is about Peter Brantwill, a shy kid. When Peter's father becomes the principal of Birch Ridge Elementary School where he is studying, his world turns topsy-turvy. He finds himself the center of a lot of unwanted attention. He...

The Adventured Star by Pamela T. Chandler is a delightful story about Najma, the travelling star who moves to Abu Dhabi. During her stay there, she wishes to be the star of Abu Dhabi. The book has some excellent illustrations that complement the story. I found...

The Bully And The Booger Baby: A Cautionary Tale by Melissa Harker Ridenour is a story of human emotion, high tech computers, and bullies. It will teach you a life lesson as you read, even if you don’t realize it. When Katy, the new girl,...