Walter, Whatever Will Be, Will Be by Greg Bulla follows three young friends and their adventures as they navigate school, family, and friendship over a season in 1976, Oaktown, North Carolina. Walter Taylor and his two best friends are about to start second grade at...

Santa’s Rough Landing by Pat Alvarado is a charming children’s book aimed at pre-school kids, but even older kids would enjoy it. It’s December 24th, 11:00 PM, and Santa’s workshop is buzzing with feverish activity, as the elves are busy finishing the wrapping of toys...

Michael & Mia: An Adventure in the Positive Cycle of Nature by Georg Hohbach and Ehrengard Hohbach is one of the most inspirational and imaginative books for children that I have ever had the privilege of reading. The main characters, Michael and Mia, go on...

Polar Post by Kathy Arnold Cherry is an adventurous and imaginative children’s novel that transports readers to the magical Erutuf National Park. The story follows siblings Reese and Dean, along with their dog Tutu, as they are whisked away to a park in the Arctic...

Backyard Camping (Tales of the Barn Owl Bard) is an aptly named story in verse about an event-filled night. It’s the first time a little boy ventures out alone, equipped with a pup tent and provisions. The story is less about what happens and more...

In Bison Blog: An Erutuf National Park novel by Kathy Arnold Cherry, Reese Walters rushes home and tells her brother, Dean, about a mistake she made at school. They reminisce about their trip to Erutuf National Park, and she explains that she told her best...

Dave W. Ball’s Hiccups Again is brightly and boldly illustrated by the graphic design service Design Pickle, with twenty pages of absolute fun for preschoolers. With scenes ranging across a wide spectrum of places (from a toy factory to a pool and water park) and...

Ever since Max and his neighborhood friends watched the movie The Great Escape they had not been able to get it out of their minds. The movie was that good. It portrayed the efforts prisoners of war made to escape during the Second World War....

Emma loves nature and birds with all her heart. She has an eye-catching red bird feeder in her backyard, which she monitors for her “Backyard Birding” project from a Bird Watching Station. One day, Emma noticed the feeder had no bird food. Puzzled, Emma mulls...

A Bug-lightful Discovery by Karen B. Shea is about a girl who likes killing bugs for fun. Standing on Ms. Z’s porch one sunny day, Emelia and her sisters spot an unusual beetle. While Ellery and Jacqueline stare in curious awe, Emelia is ready to...

Bixby the Peacock on Maple Street by Shani T. Night introduces a peacock named Sir Bixby, walking along the sidewalk on a sunny day and stopping around the neighborhood. He passes by mailboxes, gates, and gardens, pausing briefly to eat from a neighbor’s plate. Bixby...

Food safety is essential, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle cannot be overemphasized. What better way to achieve this than by instilling these important habits from a young age? Birdie’s Picnic Party by Jessica McAnelly beautifully illustrates this concept in the story of a bluebird named...

The Day Time Began by Mary Ellen Roberson is a unique and engaging retelling of the creation story from the Book of Genesis. It stands out with its rhythmic, rhymed stanzas that bring the story of God’s creation to life in a memorable way. It...

Outstanding illustrations + wonderful story = successful book. ABCs of Affirmation Starring The Hiccups has all the ingredients to become an enjoyable classic children’s picture book. Bold, colorful images fill each page and will draw children into the book, while the non-fiction story will keep...

Elsie’s story could be anyone’s story, really. A girl from an impoverished family, a girl who’s repeating the fourth grade. Wearing worn, dirty clothes and being older than the other students, Elsie definitely stood out. And, she was a target for bullying. This was the...

Raining Robots: A Boy and His D.O.G. by Jordan Hines follows the adventures of 11-year-old Ben, a boy who longs for a pet dog. But his busy single mom says their tiny Boston apartment is too cramped for them to own one. However, an unexpected...

Eric and the Smoogles is an enticing and enchanting children's book by Timothy Swiss. Eric is a young boy who lives with his mother in a village situated in a mountain forest. Scrawny and small for his age, he is tasked with collecting eggs when,...

Soup Chad by Rich Samuels is a thought-provoking and intriguing tale. It starts with the main character Chad and his never-ending passion for soup. He was obsessed with soup, and in his new school, he opened a club to meet other children with similar interests....

The Many Tales of Ollie Webs: The Cellar Secret by S.E. Palmer is an imaginative story that captures the spirit of adventure and the charm of unlikely friendships. The book introduces readers to Ollie Webs, a curious and brave duckling, and his older brother Koby,...

Secret of the Sea Legumes by L J L is a children’s book focusing on the importance of environmental conservation. Lila loves fishing with her grandfather, but on this particular day, she is very excited because Grandpa Finn will show her the sea legumes, the...

Santa the Dragon: The Three Lights of Christmas by LJL is a magical story that captures the holiday spirit. The story follows young Leo, a thoughtful and imaginative boy, as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure with Shenlong Claus, the Dragon Santa. Together, they cross...

Beneath the Hidden Tides is the second installment in the Sea Legumes Saga by L J L. Three years after doing their part to save the mythical Sea Legumes from Mr. Greedmore, young guardians and siblings, Lila and Milo, are set for another adventure. Grandpa...

The World's Most Fabulous Fart (Tales of the Barn Owl Bard) by Timothy Swiss is a delightful and humorous children's tale centered around a boy named Bobo Brawl, who suffers from uncontrollable farts. The setting is a strict library overseen by the formidable Miss Wriggle....

My Pet Roach Ted is a brilliant and hilarious tale written and illustrated by Timothy Swiss. As his cousin Bill sleeps during a sleepover with Barn Owl Bard (Bob), six hairy legs climb up and crawl across Bill's bed in the middle of the night....

Silas on Sundays by Joel Shoemaker is a unique and fantastic children's picture book about finding your place. It's about Silas, who loves all the days of the week except Sundays. Silas is happy that they can be whoever they want at home. Every day...

The Magical Red Kimono by Jan Morrill is a thoughtful children's picture book about the beautiful friendship of two young girls from two different cultures. Sachi and her best friend, Jubie, enjoy spending time together. While sitting under a big oak tree that grew outside...

Buster’s Scandal (Tales of the Barn Owl Bard) by Timothy Swiss is the fourth in the series and is a story any dog lover will recognize and smile about. The family is about to enjoy a steak grilled in the backyard. They rhapsodize. They anticipate....

Shani T. Night's You Are Loved is a heartfelt book dedicated to the author's great-niece, LuLu Marie. It acknowledges and celebrates the unique qualities and beautiful traits of the baby in the story and, by extension, every child. This charming little tale will surround your...

Young readers embark on a whimsical journey with a curious little fox who dreams of the impossible in The Little Fox Who Reached the Stars: Sammy and Comet by Peaches Murphy. This enchanting picture book introduces a world where desires can take flight with simple...

Thankful Over the Clouds with Asha is a children’s picture book written and illustrated by the Bartel family. The story follows Asha, a young girl who bonds with a turkey over the fact that they both miss their families. The turkey explains that he cannot...

The fascinating color-changing power of chameleons turns into a charming, vibrant story in The Chameleon Who Couldn’t Change Colors by author and illustrator Nielle P. Marques. Deep in a lush, tropical forest, Frilly is a chameleon who laments her inability to shift beyond various shades...

Honoring Veterans: Serving Those Who Serve by Karen Bowen is a heartfelt children's picture book about two friends, Sam and Miguel, who learn how to honor veterans on Veterans Day. The book explains the history of Veterans Day, its connection to Armistice Day, and other...

Being Kind is Cool is a children’s picture book by Rebecca Almeida. It’s the first day of school at the Shapes Academy, and all the shapes are eager to learn. But the Blue Circles don’t seem to be on the same page as everyone else....

Have you ever tried a new food and wanted to eat it over and over again? That’s exactly what happens to a young mermaid in Malaya the Mermaid and Her Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches by Benilda Salvador. Malaya is a cheerful mermaid whose smile...

Nuts About Dinosaurs by Andrew Woolnough is a rhyming, lively, and creative children’s tale that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and cooperation. Readers will meet a group of inventive squirrels who love to dream big and tackle new challenges side by side. When their latest idea sets...

Lori Rotter's Freckles' Best Ribbit follows the story of an adorable little frog named Freckles. The tryouts for the yearly Spring Chorus will be held tonight, and everyone is ready to give of their best. But Freckles the Frog isn't one of them. He feels...

The Talking Cow: Tales of the Barn Owl Bard by Timothy Swiss is a delightful children’s picture book that takes readers on a fun farm adventure. When a family visits a dairy farm with their children, they enjoy activities like swimming in the cow tank,...

“With grown-ups close, we laugh and play,/ Keeping us safe in every way.” Sometimes all we want to do is play and have fun. But there are times when we must place safety first. In Dave W Ball’s Hiccup’s Safe Splash Spectacular (I love the...

The Hiccups are getting ready for the 125th World Waterslide Championship, which has been voted as the coolest sport in the universe by millions of Hiccups for eleven straight years. Among the many competitors are Derf and the super sliding twin sisters Enna and Anne....

Join Chef Romi Rabbit on one of her cooking adventures with Lori Rotter's Best Chef in Town. When Chef Romi Rabbit learns about a cooking show over the hill, she is determined to participate and win the contest by cooking the best dinner, and be...