In the children's book The Fruits Get Political, written by Adam Musselmani and illustrated by Laura Liberatore, a whimsical tale unfolds as Berry, the magician fruit, performs tricks, sparking Albert's interest in running for neighborhood leadership. Seeking guidance from Parker the pickle, Albert uncovers suspicious...

The Mother Tree by Christina Nolan is a delightful story that explores the bond between a mother and a daughter, which deepens over time. The author depicts this mother-daughter relationship using the image of a tree carefully planted at the beginning of the book. The...

Patti Bonesteel's The Flamingo with Two Left Feet portrays the wonderful story of Fernando, a shy flamingo who simply wants to dance as beautifully as the other flamingos. Despite his mother's repeated encouragement to be patient and believe in himself, Fernando believes he is beneath...

Tim Tim and The Birthday Party Animals is a children's picture book written by Taylor Robert Wyatt and Angelo Misseri, with illustrations by Steff Egan. The story is about a young boy named Billy, who is turning six years old soon. Billy is struggling with...

Ten Little Happies by Janice Garden Macdonald is a children's picture book that will make you feel good. The subtitle is "self-soothing with good memories" and that is exactly what is shared. The text flows beautifully and begins with a young child sharing that they...

The Gift of Me: A 15-Year Family Journal by Trish Kiel is a book meant to be used throughout childhood, middle school, and even high school. The book begins with a child being five years of age and continues through year 19. However, I can...

Every family is different, just like every person is different. Ambre Williams shares how families are different yet similar in The Best Thing Is You. While this children’s picture book helps youngsters understand the importance of family, it also shows that all families are equally...

In Mari Valente’s The Girl and the Dragoness, there is a street where many kids and their special pets play. Some have dogs, while others have cats. One has a hamster. Ellis has a weird dragon. Lily the dragon can’t breathe fire or fly. She’s...

The Truth About Stepmoms is a children's picture book written by Renee Bolla with illustrations by Jack Button. The book aims to dispel the stereotypes about stepmoms, who are often portrayed as evil and unpleasant to be around. The story follows a young girl who...

Today is Ali's birthday. She cannot wait for a very special gift from her mom and dad. She is seven years old already and can have a kitten! After breakfast, the family will visit the Humane Society to choose a pet for her. Even Ali's...