Our experiences define us, but we should not cling to negative events because we could miss other more pleasant experiences. There are times when we feel sad and just want to be able to share our pain to overcome it. Some situations can be more...

It has been estimated that people of color spend over $800 billion annually, while our buying power will gradually increase to about $1 trillion. To continue the momentum in growing financial wealth and to help children establish healthy relationships with money, get a copy of...

In Naughty Nadine on Halloween by Chrissy J. Morgan, we are introduced to a mean-spirited girl who enjoys Halloween because she can be obnoxious to other children. She liked to terrorize trick or treaters, parents, and even animals all night long. In fact, she waits...

What do plastic bottles, fishing lines, fishing nets, and other non-biodegradable items have in common? They destroy the environment and endanger wildlife. Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw shares this danger in Mighty Mahi. One day a person was walking along the beach in Florida and spied a...

When Mommy Feels Sad by Heidi Bartle is about a mother's journey through depression. Bartle explains the emotions that someone with depression experiences, including frustration, disappointment, shame, guilt, embarrassment, anger, and hopelessness. The beautiful illustrations give a visual representation of those emotions, helping the reader...

Children need to learn how to share as sharing is one of the most important characteristics required in society today. So many have more than enough, while others struggle to survive. In Spencer the Squirrel Scurries to Share, Spencer learns the joy of giving and...

Sometimes children may feel intimidated when they are in the public eye, such as by discussing a topic in a class or even playing with a group of friends. That is why children need to participate in activities and gain experience to reduce that anxiety....

We live in very difficult times. Many parts of the world are plagued by war and civil disruptions. While we watch the battles in far-away places in horror, while we see first hand the plight of those close to us lashing out in anger, we...

In Beasley Helps by Rosie Russell, Beasley’s a little disturbed to find his favorite trees being cut down. He’s the resident, happy-go-lucky dog who takes care of everyone and everything at the farm in Shady Brook Lane. When he learns the reason for the trees’...

Children love playing games with their grandparents, no matter what the time of day. In Grandma, I Need a Hug by Colleen Driscoll, Oliver loves playing the hugging game with his grandmother at bedtime. This book reflects the love, emotional fulfillment, and connection between a...