Five Wallabies and One Dog Night is a children’s story by Fay Nelson inspired by her pets and told within the context of her Aboriginal culture. Three dogs, Rufus, Bunjee, and Poly, live on a farm in the bush with their human “mum” and a...

The Adventures of Sir Locke the Gnome by Martin Klubeck is a fantasy mystery for children but would probably be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Latswin Gilshire (think Watson) is a cleric and soon-to-be author. His best friend (although Locke would probably prefer associate)...

Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times - Volume 1, by Pam Gittleman, is a children’s picture book for young readers, ages three and up. It is filled with colorful illustrations and written in a poetic format for a read-along. But instead of a story you might...

Cocoa Mistletoe: A Christmas Story Celebrating the Gift of Giving by Ciara L. Hill is a sweet Christmas story with a message that works at any time of the year. Cocoa Mistletoe is a little girl who loves Christmas and looks forward to spreading joy...

Lawrence loves it when his father reads him mythological stories and makes voices. Unfortunately, his father is not always home because he is in the army. Each night, Lawrence stares up at the stars, hoping for his father's safe return. One night, Lawrence sees a...

Zoey Isabella Sweezy Presents . . . Behind the Curtain: The Tooth Fairy, A Journalistic Investigation is a children’s picture book by Steven M Stack with illustrations by Jayden Shambeau. Zoey’s teeth have been replaced with a coin whenever she puts one that falls out...

Grinza's Orchard by Leonard I Eckhaus is an enthralling story about a gypsy family. It follows Grinza Lovell, a gypsy girl born in 1890 in the small village of Cojasca, Romania. When Grinza was five, her parents planted a cherry tree in their front yard...

P.T. Grumbles: A Christmas Story by Helen Stehlin Hunter, with illustrations by Sarah Miller, is a poignant and original story for the holiday season. P.T. Grumbles is a well-known and respected critic who focuses on the negative when writing his reviews. One magical Christmas Eve,...

In the children’s book Achilles, Simon Spence relates the tale of this ancient Greek mythological hero in a way that makes it accessible and compelling for young readers. Through skilled writing, the story becomes a grand adventure, and key events, such as his mother, the...

Two distinct tales comprise Winifred the Wonder Witch by Margaret Harcourt West. The first, The Witch Who Lost Her Magic, illustrates the difference between Winifred, who used her powers in acts of kindness and generosity, and the one who stole them. Wanting to be loved...