A Very Hoggie Christmas by Elizabeth Kohl captures the magic and joy of the holiday season through the eyes of the lovable Hoggie family. The story is part of the Hoggie Kats Collection and introduces readers to Lizzie, RyRy, JayJay, Mommy, Daddy, and their playful...

The Seaside Sleuths and the Bridal Batter Blunder by Joy Michelle Austin follows young Lily, who wants her dad’s engagement cake to turn out right, but a jar of candied orange peel goes missing during a busy week at home and school. To figure out...

Mari-chan and Roboto Bunny by Jon Kaczka is about six-year-old Mari-chan, who went on an adventure with her best friend, Roboto Bunny. Mari-chan’s daddy went missing on an expedition to Antarctica, and Roboto Bunny had a plan to save him. Roboto Bunny needed Mari-chan’s help,...

Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Do one thing every day that scares you,” which is good advice for the frightened big-voiced bird in Jasper the Brave by Lisa Mueller. Jasper is a young rooster with a huge problem: he’s secretly afraid of the dark. This is...

In Trapped by Bella Olson, Ava is a smart 11-year-old inventor who lives with her parents and siblings. When she was not inventing some machine, she was dodging traps set by her younger twin brothers. Ava lived a happy and comfortable life until she took...

Hang Ten with Number Friends by Lacey Moore presents a counting tale that introduces the numbers one through ten in a beach setting. Each number is depicted as a character performing some kind of action. The text is written in rhyme, and the story progresses...

Brave Little Captain by Tatiana Bell is a lively, imaginative story about a young adventurer who sets sail across the open seas with confidence, curiosity, and a head full of big ideas. The narrative follows him as he explores different lands, meets new people, and heads...

In Upside Down Riches by Anna E. Styron, Pansy lives with her father, four sisters, and three brothers. Every day, she bakes mini cakes and sells them from a small stand in the park. Each night, she dreams of one day having enough money to...

The Hockey Banner Battle by Melissa Ahonen is a fast-paced children’s story with a simple but meaningful and uplifting message. Easton, who knows hockey, is a new student at a school in Michigan. He is both excited and nervous to try out the ice at...

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,...