Nathan Ñeque: The Hunger Contest by Jane E. Ruth, with Spanish translations by Jackie Lescure, is a captivating children's folklore tale that imparts essential life lessons through an engaging story. The narrative begins with an overconfident rodent named Nathan who, having always won first place...

Victoria Saves the Day is a children’s picture book written by Geoffrey Ward with illustrations by Fei Zheng-Ward. It tells the story of Victoria, a girl who loves to read, and her siblings, Maddie and Alex, as they encounter a crafty witch. One day, Victoria’s...

Cave of Legends is the first book in the Dragon League Series by Scott Charles. Fennec Swordtail is overwhelmed by the sights and battles as he enters Qigong City to start his training at Dragon School. He hails from Redvale, and city dragons see him...

The Stolen Heart of the Cape Cod Bay by J.B. Auchter features Inspector Jack Post, one of the most brilliant detectives in the greater Boston area. Inspector Post and his family were invited to an exclusive private gala to reveal a multi-million dollar pirate treasure...

In Roman Is Bigger, written by DJ Stutz and illustrated by Nadiia Kolpak, Harley is Roman’s dog, and they make quite a pair of best friends. When describing his dog, Roman discovers that big just doesn’t cover the size of his furry pal. Roman is...

Imagine the 1980s when gas was cheap, and Ronald Reagan was President. Facing the Fugitive by Katrina Hoover Lee is a mystery that will take the young reader to Stratford, Indiana, on the St. Joseph River. Stratford may seem like a quiet small town, but...

Freeda's Beads of Joy by Sarah Jane Conklin is a children’s picture book that tells the story of Freeda, an exuberant woman who adores beading and uses it to recollect wonderful memories and connect to the world around her. One day, she meets a little...

Tommy Rocket and the Goober Patrol is penned by author Thomas Kuhn in the science fiction, adventure, and action genres for young independent readers to enjoy. The plot follows 10-year-old Nate Turner, who accepts an intriguing invitation from child prodigy Tommy Rocket, promising snacks and...

Frizzle's Funky Day at the Zoo by Rhonda Goodall is a kids' picture book. Frizzle lives in Happy Town and Saturday has finally arrived – it's the day Frizzle and Mr. Owl are planning a visit to the zoo. They'd never been before and arranged...

Bid Buai: Dolphin People by Jillian Boyd-Bowie is the sequel to the story Bakir and Bi and delves more into Torres Strait Islander culture. It centers on Mar, Tam, and Lusik, who are now the elders of their island, Ekiam, and is set in an...