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...

Hey, There's a Dog on My Feet! by Lyn D. Nielsen is an adorable storybook with a good message for children. Ezzie, the oldest of three children, asks his grandmother to tell them a story. He does not want a story about earthquakes, but Grandmother...

CJ's New Basketball by Ivy Valentine Pate is a cute, educational story. On Sunday, CJ’s father surprises CJ with his first basketball. He promises to take CJ to a real basketball court on Saturday so they could play. CJ is so excited that he tries...

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...

Freddie's First Race by Renaee Smith is the story of Freddie who is so excited because the outdoor track season is going to begin. Freddie always wanted to run so his father signed him up in the local track club, the 'Light Bodies.' Freddie wanted...

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...

Kids are often confused about anything or anyone different from themselves or what they are used to being around. It is normal and very common. Thus it's usually the case when meeting different people. Sam is a new student and notices a boy (Jacob) in...

A singing witch? Why not! This witch certainly thinks she can do it. She believes her singing is the best. She doesn't understand why the audience hates her. Thinking it's her rattlesnake who’s out-rattling her, she places a curse on the snake and he loses...