Mr. Oddyman was the city's museum caretaker. The students at a nearby school were joyful when their principal announced his retirement. Mr. Oddyman was grumpy and made their trips to the museum miserable. In A Museum Robbery by Tuula Pere, students, including Emma and Oliver,...

Donald James teaches some deep, spiritual lessons in Tommy’s Balloon: A Tale of Purpose, Restoration, and Joy. Tommy’s father is an inventor who gives him a very special balloon filled with helium. While Tommy is playing with his prized possession, his older brother, Stan, grabs...

In today’s society, a little bit of kindness goes a long way, and to build kind, safe communities, it is important to teach the next generation about the value of being warm-hearted. In The Kids’ Book of Kindness by author Catherine Stephenson, the definition of...

The Race on Mermaid Reef is a children’s picture book written by Tamara Rittershaus and illustrated by Alvin Adhi. The story follows Abby, a crab who loves to boast about her speed and her ability to race faster than the other sea creatures. One day,...

India is home to a diverse array of cultures, traditions, and holidays that families all over the world celebrate. In India: A Monthly Guidebook to Diverse Celebrations, author Anuja Mohla breaks down each holiday by the calendar month, as well as explains the history and...

Princess Meesa by Dr. Kindra Westercamp is a wholesome children’s story about what it means to be a real princess. Young Meesa lives with her mother, father, and ‘copycat’ sister. Meesa’s sister wants to be just like her, but Meesa knows that being royal is...

If you are a parent (or like me, a proud aunt!), one of the hardest tasks is understanding how to talk to your child about challenging events or news. You want to protect your child or loved one from any harm, but you also want...

Try, Try Again: Julie's Bicycling Adventure by Julie Williams follows Julie, who is frustrated after her father removes the training wheels from her bike. She falls off during her first attempt and declares that she can’t do anything right, feeling discouraged. Her sister Kathy encourages...

Karma Cats Kitten Adventure is an animal picture book by Kathleen Kastner. Olivia Sue and Alijah Blue thought their mom had abandoned them and were struggling to survive on the streets. Scared of everyone and everything, they kept to themselves but couldn’t find enough food...

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, Chloe Zoe! is a light-hearted picture book by Jane Smith. It is a realistic portrayal of Chloe Zoe’s St. Patrick’s Day with a very surprising ending. Chloe Zoe is an energetic little girl who loves St. Patrick’s Day. In addition to...