The Abandoned Theater by Dana Robertson is a middle-grade fantasy adventure that follows friends Beth, Teri, and Stan as they investigate the disappearance of a missing youth, which is linked to mysterious events surrounding an abandoned theater and a man named Mr. Winnodov. After learning...

In babysitting, patience, enthusiasm, and experience might be useful, but all it takes is a little imagination. Right? Easy-peasy! In This Book Stinks! by Ron Keres, Finn the Frog embraces the babysitting challenge. When a toddler opens Finn’s book, Finn confidently proclaims he is “a...

Max & Charlotte Learn Compassion is the first in a children's picture book series written by Omar Rezec. While playing with a ball in their yard, Max and his little sister Charlotte find a small dog. Max has always wanted a dog and he and...

The Riddle of Penncroft Farm by Dorothea Jensen is a captivating story that follows Lars Olafson, a young boy who has just moved with his parents to a farm that has been in his family for many generations in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The Penncroft farm...

Gary and Gibby's Swirling, Twirling, Whirling Worries is a children’s picture book written by Tina Rafowitz with illustrations by Marty Harris. It follows Gary, a young boy who is about to transition from kindergarten to first grade. This should be an exciting period, but Gary...

Chicken to the Sea by Laurel Lorenzini is a heartwarming and whimsical story about friendship, cultural exchange, and the joy of celebrating holidays together. The story follows Chicken and Mermaid, two unlikely friends, as they navigate the challenges of visiting each other’s worlds to share...

Keeper of the Gremkat Key: Legend of Galivett Book One by Brad Lyon and John Lyon is an adventurous children’s novel that follows eleven-year-old Harper Graybridge. Harper's life changes dramatically when he discovers a mysterious metal cylinder in a junkyard, leading him to meet Lyt,...

Moly, an abandoned dog, was taken to the Maricopa County animal care shelter on the border of Tempe and Mesa. When Moly got there, her calm and well-behaved nature caught the attention of members of the Falcone Foundation, a secret lab facility that later adopted...

A Freezing Ski Trip is the fourth book in the I Did It Series by Tuula Pere. Siblings Liam and Lily are ready for a ski trip over a frozen lake to Pine Cottage but without their parents. After listening to their parents' advice, they...

In Glowy and the Lost Treasure by A.K. Smith, we are introduced to Glowy, a friendly tropical fish emitting a radiance that attracts fellow ocean residents. One day, she excitedly followed a new source of brightness and met Rosy, a starfish lying next to...