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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Little Adventures of Erig the Earwig, written by Andy Evans and illustrated by Lucy Fleming, follows Erig, an earwig, on a series of adventures to learn about life and its challenges. After completing four training challenges set by his mother, Erig meets Bob, a...

Dyani’s Adventure by Kitty Arceneaux is a delightful children’s book that invites young readers to explore the wonders of diversity, friendship, and cultural understanding through the eyes of its spirited protagonist, Dyani, a curious and adventurous young girl. Setting out from her cozy neighborhood, she...

Once Upon a Fairy Tail by Greg McGoon is a delightful children's book that takes children on a whimsical adventure to a world where magic and fairy tales are real. The novel follows a curious puppy named Oliver, who accidentally ends up in the world...

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....

Once Upon Another Fairy Tail by Greg McGoon is a heartfelt and imaginative journey that blends beloved fairy tale characters into an adventure centered around an aging dog named Oliver. The story opens with Oliver, once full of boundless energy, now moving more slowly and...

Immerse yourself in fun-filled adventures in the small valley town of The Low Down. Dee Nichols's Curtis and Fergus and the Sleuth of the New-New follows a cast of lively characters trying to navigate the unexpected challenges of everyday life. Life hasn't been the same...

The Pontypool Pirate by Gavin O’Donnell is a clever and captivating adventure that takes readers on a time slip, blending modern-day mystery with high-seas swashbuckling. The story follows Edward, a curious and kind-hearted twelve-year-old boy who lives in a historic Georgian home in Pontypool, South...

The Amazing Adventures of Awesome the Opossum is a delightful children’s picture book written by Dee Bien, with illustrations by Athena Panthera. The story follows a curious and playful opossum who gets lost during a game of hide and seek with her rowdy brothers. The...

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...

Karma Cats Kitten Adventure is an animal picture book by Kathleen Kastner. Olivia Sue and Alijah Blue thought their mom had abandoned them and were struggling to survive on the streets. Scared of everyone and everything, they kept to themselves but couldn’t find enough food...

Adults understand the importance of addressing global warming and its environmental impact, and Space Polar Bear by Bruna Mars effectively highlights this critical topic for young readers. The book begins with a moving journey in the frozen tundra of the Arctic, where a group of...

Little Joe and the Big Rain, written by Mike Darcy and illustrated by Tincho Schmidt, is a captivating children’s book about a little dog named Joe and his adventures in the area around his house. Little Joe is off to Hopper the frog's house for...

Missy Moo and the Great Fart Mishap by Heidi Brooks is a joyful romp through the barnyard, featuring a cow with a knack for moonwalking and a heart full of rhythm. We’re with Missy Moo, the life of the farm, who spends her time dazzling...

Donald James teaches some deep, spiritual lessons in Tommy’s Balloon: A Tale of Purpose, Restoration, and Joy. Tommy’s father is an inventor who gives him a very special balloon filled with helium. While Tommy is playing with his prized possession, his older brother, Stan, grabs...

The Littlest Giraffe is a delightful children's picture book by Joey Gossett. It follows the adventures of Seymour, a young squirrel who wishes to be a giraffe more than anything else in the world. Living in the elm tree near the downtown zoo, Seymour enjoys...

Emotions are part of what it means to be human - they ebb and flow, they show us what our emotional temperature is, and they help us make decisions. Teaching kids the difference between our emotions can help create a more emotionally resilient and healthy...

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...

Who Are We, Really? by Nielle P. Marques tells a sweet and meaningful story about three young tadpoles named Polly, Molly, and Joey who wonder what they'll grow up to be. They imagine becoming scary sharks or wise old turtles, or maybe something completely different....

The Way of the River: Kellandale Wood (Book One) by Shan L. Spyker is surefooted in its message with a plot that will endear itself not only to young readers but to adults as well. Siblings Elinora Wolton, 15, and her younger sister, Tillie, 14,...

The Keeper: Part 1: An Invitation by Craig Speakes is an action-packed adventure about twelve-year-old Arthur who discovers a little black box in the lake near his house one ordinary summer day. He doesn’t realize this seemingly innocuous event will change his life forever. After...

Incredible events are in store for Graeme Pendlebury, the protagonist of Realia, a sci-fi novella by Ulric Alvin Watts. He is a fifth-grader who is considered the smartest boy of his age by his schoolmates. His only dream is to study at MIT and become...

Galaxy Walkers is a middle-grade novel by Kris Paulsen. Lyra Stewart wants nothing more than for her best friend, Archie, to help her with English so she can go on the sixth-grade field trip to the zoo. Within moments, the friends are whisked away by...

In Knights Unite (Peter Blue Series) by Laurel Colless, readers are taken on a fantasy adventure with Riva du Lac. As the story opens, Riva and Roly clean up sea garbage using a whaleboat designed by Professor Meriwether. As they suction plastic and other garbage...

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....

Dodging Cupcakes by Laura Pashley is the story of a seventh-grade girl, Mindy, who moves from Chicago to a small town, Oglesby, with her father. In Chicago, she was a student at a private school, but in Oglesby, she joined a school that was once...

Rose and Linney had been together for as long as they could remember. Linney lived next door to her, exactly one hundred and one steps from her bedroom door. Rose O'Reilly could not imagine life without her best friend, someone she always expected to be...

Anne Has an Alligator by Margaret Bain follows the titular little girl adapting to a world where every person is assigned an animal companion at birth. Unlike her peers and their less awkward companions, Anne receives an alligator. Her family moves to a new town,...

During the closing of the school for the summer holiday, the principal announces that when school resumes, a band will be formed. This not only makes Florenda and her classmates very happy but also gives them something to look forward to. Florenda shares the news...

In Mystery at Point Beach: Alien Invasion by Kate Jungwirth and Deborah Ann Erdmann, a small group of mystery-solving kids gets a phone call about the possibility of alien activity. As Dominic, Forest and Sailor find clues that make the mystery much deeper than just...

Jealous Jitzey by Stevi Reed is a children’s book that explores the complex emotions of jealousy and comparison through the engaging tale of Jitzey Bitzey, the often-overlooked sister of the famous Itzey Bitzey spider. Aimed at children in grades K-3, this story serves as a...

Mystery at Point Beach: Bushwacked by Kate Jungwirth and Deborah Erdmann is a fun children’s adventure that is clearly part of a series about these three young sleuths, written by this author team. When Dominic goes camping with his Grandfather Bob (GB), in his reliable,...

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...