The importance of language is not overrated and that point is very well communicated in Auntie Maim, Revenge of the Homophones by David Tish. When Sheldon Beasley sends in a letter for a part in the play Auntie Mame, he misspells the word without even...

Because most people in today’s society believe that beauty is only skin deep, I Am Beautiful by Terri Kelley and illustrated by Ana Zdravkovic, is a way to start children off right, believing that their worth and their beauty is found in the many things...

When Sarah Flies by Terri Kelley is the story of Sarah is is affected with autism. The topic of the story is the behavior related to autistic children. Autism is a disorder that exists in the society we live in. Autistic children can be around...

Isabella & Penelope by Maggie Grinnell is the story of the bonding between Isabella and Penelope, a caterpillar. Isabella has lost her father in a plane crash. She is sad about the loss but the timely entrance of Penelope into her life helps her overcome...

Kids and adults alike often take a ribbing for the way that their name sounds or the nicknames that can be formed from the use of their names. At times, those added names can be mean. However, What’s In a Name? written by Terri Kelley...

He's All Over the Place! by Terri Kelley is a delightful story for children. The story revolves around a young boy who gets a new pup as his pet. He tries to think of a suitable name for the pup and none seem to fit....

Molly and the Magic Suitcase: Molly Goes to Thailand (Volume 3) by Chris Oler is about the adventures of Molly and her brother Michael. Both Molly and Michael love traveling and exploring the world using their magic suitcase. In this story, they discover the beauty...

Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland (James and Syvok) by Wendy Nystrom is an ideal story book for children and its seasonal theme makes it even more relevant right now. James and Syvok set off on their third adventure. There are 13 Santas and...

Travel Made Fun With Your Kids by Abena Bonso-Bruce is, as you probably guessed, a self-help guide to dealing with kids on the go. Perfect for new parents or those families about to embark on their very first family road trip, the book is chock-full...

AFS Paper Airplanes: Incredible Designs You Can Make at Home, by Andrew F. Scharhag, is an informative, instructional book which introduces readers to the art of paper airplanes. There aren't many readers out there who haven't at least attempted to make a paper airplane and...