River of Crows by N.P. Thompson is the first book in the Arcanium series. Ty Baxter tends to get into fights. But they’re not his fault. It’s the bullies that have it in for him. His only friend is a crow he calls Streak and...

There is a reason for doing things a certain way. Sometimes it’s difficult for young people to understand why they must follow so-called rules, like going to bed at a specific time each night. Even adults have trouble understanding the need to go to bed...

In Rascal Cat Brothers by Lisa Jacovsky, with illustrations by Brainstorm Productions, Midnight’s mommy comes home with a new pet - a cat named Snowball. At first, Midnight doesn’t like the idea of having a little brother. Then, he realizes he has someone he can...

Rock On, Dr. Peanut by Alan Venable is a collection of stories about the adventures of Dr. Peanut, a peanutrician who lives in a world where peanuts and other creatures can talk. The story is written like a documentary that follows the lives of these...

High in the early morning sky, Rodowell soars beside birds and planes, all while performing swirls. Along her descent, she swings on a branch and lands between two sidewalk cracks where an unused can of beans can be seen. As Rodowell picks up the can,...

Riley the Little Lost Corgi by Tammy Knudtson is an enjoyable picture book for young children. Riley the Corgi loves life, and more importantly, his Mommy and Daddy. One day whilst out playing in the yard, Riley spots a squirrel who looks exactly like his...

Remember to Water the Trees is a work of fiction in the nature and family life subgenres. It is written for children aged around three to nine years and contains text and illustrations by author-artist Chris Johnson. In this charming story filled with atmosphere, heart,...

In Rocket: The Miniature Morgan Horse, Ellen F. Feld presents a dilemma. What do you name a pony that bolts like lightning and has difficulty coming to a stop? Rocket seems like a good enough name, and it certainly describes the Shetland pony, Diva’s energetic...

Rami’s Snow Day by Candace Rowe is an exceptional children’s picture book that depicts Rami and his family taking in the sights, sounds, and play of a snowy fun-filled day. The book has an almost sing-song-like rhyme scheme throughout that lifts the spirits and puts...

Rune Myth's Adventures: A Tail of a Tail by Shannon Langel is a fun and interactive picture book for young children. One day at the park, a young dog named Rune is playing with some other dogs. Rune notices that her tail is way...