When My World Changed by Kaylynn Mower is a true story. She shares how she left Russia when she was adopted by an American couple and how this changed her life. She wrote this book to show her appreciation for her parents and everyone who...

Jupiter the Gassy Giant: A Space Smells Book by K. J. Field is a delightful picture book for children aged 4-8. It wonderfully explores the functions and constituents of Jupiter, primarily in the voice of the giant planet itself. He proudly begins his speech with...

Do you believe in fate? Could a finger painting you created at school end up winning a prize and hanging in an art gallery? Why not? Art is what the artist says is art and in Sherrill S. Cannon’s My Fingerpaint Masterpiece Coloring Book, the...

“Ideas are the seeds of your stories. … Given the right conditions, they will grow.” Life is full of stories and we share them all the time. We even live our stories. Teena Raffa-Mulligan’s book, Just Write: An Easy Guide to Writing Stories, is a...

It's a proven fact that children up to a certain age find it easier to learn through the visual medium than any other. With Visual Biology: Animals, Vladimir A. Timokhanov offers a meticulously detailed visual guide of the physical anatomies of the various animals that...

Abigail’s father is truly amazing! He takes time to encourage Abigail to be whatever she wants to be, even if it’s the President of the United States. He has her listen to a strong, female commentator who speaks about the power of women and their...

Children who learn about data will be ahead of the curve in school. Kathleen Yu wrote Data Literacy for Kids to help them learn how to collect and use data. In simple terms, Kathleen explains what data is, and how to collect, interpret, and use...

The Oil Change by D.A. Northup offers a basic education on changing a vehicle's motor oil, as experienced from a youngster's perspective. During a visit with grandparents, the child is invited by Grandpa to assist with a routine oil change. The eager and helpful youngster...

Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival by Eugenia Chu and Y.Y. Chan is a collection of stories, history, folklore, traditions, and recipes of Chinese culture. It targets kids aged 6-9, but I believe many older readers will find this book just as interesting and informative. The book is...

Did you know that insects are considered a delicacy in many parts of the world? More than two billion people worldwide eat bugs. Do you know why? Because they are an excellent source of protein and contain amounts of vitamins and minerals needed by the...