The Mori family’s book, Tiny Backyard Discoveries: Explore Nature, is part of a series of encyclopedias. It’s a lovely read for the curious-minded nature lover, and is packed with stunning pictures personally captured by the family. Each page is full of information about the smallest...

The Uninvited Guest by Jane Kopper Hilleary is a great learning tool for younger readers. Mrs. Bardot is having a party at her house in Barkanubia, and all her guests are dressed in their finery, enjoying the delicious food. Suddenly, an uninvited guest appears through...

Techno’s Tail of Pawsitivity by Beth Dokolasa is a sweet story about a black and white cat named Techno who is shy, unsure of himself, and filled with negative thoughts. This impacts his life in several ways, none of them good. Things change when a...

The End of the Sidewalk by Nancy Schutt McCorkle centers on a white girl named Gertrude, or Trudy, growing up in Mississippi during the early 1960s. Segregation and clashes over civil rights are part of her everyday life. Her mother, who serves on the state’s...

James believes he has his hands full with navigating life as a fifth grader. His strategy involves regular conversations with the friendly bus driver, Ms Tammy, about how to avoid his archenemy, Dylan. When his older sister Laura falls ill and is diagnosed with leukemia,...

Bootzie Boot Camp by Colleen Driscoll captures the essence of childhood, growth, and the unexpected joys of farm life. The book follows the journey of Benjamin, an energetic and mischievous eleven-year-old boy, who is sent to spend two weeks on a farm with Mr. Hayne’s...

In Dragon Pox by Camille Smithson, eleven-year-old Hayden’s curiosity lands him in deep trouble after he tries to return an orange tabby cat named Mr. Muffins to his new neighbors in the old Anderson house. Strange noises from their barn draw him inside, where he...

The Horses of Saddlers Ranch: Cloud by Alison Bellringer is a heartfelt and beautifully written story about friendship, trust, and the quiet lessons that come from caring for animals. Set on a working ranch in Kentucky, it follows three best friends, Coral, Tilly, and Lexie,...

Is it possible for one small act of kindness to make a big difference? Alison Bellringer’s The Wolf Cub tells the gentle, heartfelt tale of Lewis, a shy young boy living in a quiet village. His closest companions are the forest animals that live nearby,...

Butterfly Sea by Cynthia Mackey is a children's picture book about two siblings who set out to take a snapshot of a butterfly. However, as they wait to spot the butterflies they hope to find, they stumble on other marvels as well. As the older...