You are wrong if you believe Cleo and Leo to be a pair of ordinary housecats. Do not let their laid-back demeanor and innocent faces fool you because they have some great adventures and experiences under their paws. It was only a matter of time...

If you could grow anything you wanted in your very own garden, what would it be? In Tuula Pere’s My Sunflowers, Millie longs to grow something other than the boring vegetables her parents grow. She wants to grow something bright, cheery, and colorful, like sunflowers....

Imagine a mouse running loose in the opera house! Can you imagine the mischief? And yet, in Tuula Pere’s The Mouse of the Opera, Maurice, a curious little wood mouse, has an exciting time exploring the opera building after hours and again during the performance...

Axel likes to visit his grandmother. She often gives him treats, and when he visited today, she served him a bowl of blueberries. However, just before Axel could start eating, Grandmother had to answer the door. She was taking a little longer at the door,...

The Swishing Shower by Tuula Pere is a delightful children’s book about overcoming fears and embracing new experiences. The story centers on young Sam, who dreads taking showers, longing for the comfort of his baby bathtub. His older brother, Niles, steps in with creativity and...

Unlikely by Wynsome Peter is a middle-grade novel that follows best friends Nate and Zachary as they learn how to navigate the highs and lows of growing up in a small town. However, things are shaken up when Nate notices suspicious activity involving an abandoned...

In Alex Miller and the Legacy Bearers, Emily Shortall takes readers into a world where mythology and modern life collide. Twelve-year-old Alex Miller accidentally finds a mysterious pendant while packing up his late great-grandmother’s attic. What begins as a curious discovery quickly becomes a journey...

The Scary Snakes by Tuula Pere, another installment in the Little Fears series, is a thrilling and engaging action book for children ages 4–8. Shelly's family often has picnics in the forest. But Shelly cannot enjoy them as she is afraid of snakes. While Shelly's...

Stella and the Berry Bay by Tuula Pere is a heartwarming story about Stella, a young girl who is excitedly preparing to start first grade. With a new bike and the support of her family and friends, everything seems to be going well. However, her...

In Toad the Tanker, a picture book by Teri Weber, the title character is a KC-135 tanker jet that refuels military jets while they are in midair. One morning, he finishes his preflight and takes off with clearance from the tower. He finds Moose, who...