In The Adventures of Lexus Hill by author Amy Louise Hill, little Casey and her parents went to visit the Rosehill Dog Rescue Centre one sunny day to adopt a cute little dog that Casey could play with. But this was not an easy feat....

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...

This Day I Hold Dear by Ellissa Schwartz offers a tender affirmation of the unconditional nature of a parent’s love for a child and a timely reminder to parents to treasure every moment of the here and now because those beloved children do not stay...

The Kitty Cat Brigade is a children's picture book written by Julianne Dumas with art by Blueberry Illustrations. It follows the story of a group of cats who bring joy and entertainment to the woodland. One sunny day, all the animals in the woods gather...

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...