Candysaurus is a charming and very sweet (pun intended) children's book written by Brandee Huddleston and illustrated by Courtney Huddleston. Candysaurus is a tiny dinosaur who is made entirely out of candy. At first, the other dinosaurs are alienated by Candysaurus, but when he saves...

Obesseus: Lord of the Buffet is yet another amusing installment from The Slam-Fu Series by D.T. Tucker. This hilarious children's book follows the adventures of Obesseus, a food aficionado who never lets anything or anyone get in the way of a delicious meal. Obesseus thuds...

As an educator, I love sharing books that encourage students to be proud of who they are – stories that promote children to embrace their unique personality traits, and those of their peers. Queen Lillie Dancing in the Park is a great example of a...

In Sammy and Comet Spark the Sky by Peaches Murphy, young readers are transported to a snowy northern village, where a young boy named Sammy dreams of restoring the mysterious “sky fires” that once lit up the night. His mother shares folklore about foxes whose...

Chris Von Halle’s The Mire Witch: Between Dark and Light brings readers into eleven-year-old Mara’s world, a hidden pocket that her father, a powerful wizard, forged in the middle of a swamp. It is concealed so well that even passersby would end up walking straight...

The Mysterious Case of the Prickly Pear by Jenny Alexander is a children’s mystery. The story follows Madeleine Fancépants, a hotel owner whose life is filled with food, friends, and fond memories of her beloved Grand-Mère. When a strange, spiky pear arrives in her fruit...

Spinning Monkey and the Missing Eggs by Devapreya Selvaraj is a picture book that blends mystery, teamwork, and problem-solving for young readers. The story opens with seven Rainbow Frogs sitting on their lily pads, each watching over their seven eggs alongside friends Stork, Bunny, Duck,...

In the children's picture book Follow That Crow! by Carolyn Macchia, Frankie loses her treasured locket, which contains a photo of her late grandfather. She searches her home, including under the furniture and in her brother Finn’s secret box, but cannot find it. While helping...

Someone once said, “Start each day with a grateful heart,” and in Abigail and the Waterfall: Loving God's Good Earth by Sandra L. Richter, a young girl named Abigail is thankful for the monthly nature hikes she takes with her family. When she hikes in...

In At the Ragtag Hotel: The Elevator Ride by Freya Novak, young readers meet Dallas Dingo, a friendly elevator operator at a busy hotel. One by one, animals from all over the world, such as Colin the Capybara, Oona the Ostrich, and Queenie the Quokka,...