Hey! I’m Not a Book! I’m Really… a MONSTER! by Captain HappyLife begins in a way that goes perfectly with the title. The narrator claims that it might look like an ordinary book, but it is, in reality, a monster. The monster wants the reader...

The Rocket, written and illustrated by Daryl Horton, is a charming and modern take on Peter Newell’s classic The Rocket Book. It captures the joy and chaos that ensue when a young boy ignites a hidden rocket in his apartment building. Horton brings fresh energy...

Life on the Beaver River by Paul Yanuziello is an enchanting story that transports young readers into the heart of the Canadian wilderness, where animals live in a delicate balance of adventure and survival. The book’s hero, Reddy, a red squirrel, embarks on a quest...

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...

The Mollys B by Joann Howeth is a charming and adventurous story that draws delightful parallels between two different but equally bold characters: Margaret “Molly” Brown and a cow named Molly Bovine. Through engaging illustrations by Rupert Van Wyk, the book highlights the courage and...

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...