If only life were simple and safe. For Mardella, life with her parents is anything but safe. In Valerie Biel’s Haven, Mardella and her mother have to escape with the few items they can pack quickly to start a new life in a small town...

Max is a very clever mockingbird. Like all mockingbirds, Max mimics sounds. He loves being in the city with many sounds to mimic. In Brandee Huddleston’s Holiday Hero: Max the Mockingbird, Max is saturated with city noise, from hockey pucks skittering across the ice to...

There are many types of garden insects, flying, crawling, and of course the ooey-gooey ones. You're Not Invited: An Ooey-Gooeys Adventure by Sylvia Rouss and David Titcher introduces us to three Ooey-Gooey friends, Shelly Snail, Willy Worm, and Speedy Centipede. Queen Bee is having a...

“A line is a dot that went for a walk.” I love this quote from Paul Klee, artist extraordinaire. It’s obvious that author Valerie Downs loves this quote too as it’s the foundation for a delightful children’s story, What Paul Made. When young Paul goes...

In Andrew Learns About Chefs by Tiffany Obeng, Andrew is invited to a kids' cooking class, hosted by Amber. Chef Amber is very positive and already refers to the young participants as chefs, which Andrew finds odd. Andrew wants to know what a chef is...

Kids' Creative Quests: Collection of Adventures is an inventive combination of storytelling and imaginative activities designed to capture and enhance the mindsets of young children. Ms. I. Aurora Wilder has crafted an extraordinary children's activity book that fosters creativity, problem-solving skills, and enjoyment. Her book...

Percy Has a Rotten Tail, authored and illustrated by Stacia Vosmeier, is a charming picture book that follows the adventures of Percy, a tuxedo cat whose playful tail frequently leads him into mischief. Inspired by her own pet, Vosmeier creates a captivating story that will...

The birch tree is the center of life and has stood faithfully near the house from year to year. In January, it has to brave the cold with bare branches as all its leaves are shed during the autumn. In February things get better, and...

Dancing Through Space by author Lydia Lukidis is a biography written for children about Dr. Mae Jemison. The story begins with Mae's interests as a curious young girl. She is fascinated with the stars and loves learning about nature. She also loves to move...

Both Sides by Manisha is a fun and light-hearted story that you’re sure to enjoy. It revolves around Nathanial, a prankster who lives for April Fool's Day. This year, he jokingly claims he’s going to take a break from his usual antics, but his best...