Brody the Lion Needs a Hair Cut by Dr. Kristin Wegner starts with Brody, a little lion cub that hates getting haircuts. The sensation of getting his hair wet and the buzzing noise of the clippers makes Brody want to run away, but with his...

Being Zelda by Russell Irving follows the story of Zelda, a mantis shrimp, who is looking for more than what her burrow holds. She longs to know where bluefin tuna come from, where they go, and the places they see. The moon sets off a...

While picking flowers, Bertie discovers a worm hiding in the soil. Bertie takes Worm to meet his best friend, Owl. Owl informs Bertie that birds are supposed to eat worms, not become friends with them. Even though he vowed never to eat a worm, Bertie...

Blue is the Only Color in the Rainbow by Deanna Hart is an amusing and educational read about a young girl who likes everything she owns to be the color blue. Jasmine likes all her toys and clothes blue. As for her room, it’s also...

It was almost Easter and Bucklebee Bunny was excited. He loved painting Easter eggs for his small town of Cabbageville. Bucklebee hoped that one day he would be Easter Bunny’s #1 egg painter. Bucklebee had painted a lot of Easter eggs, and he also had...

Buster’s Scandal (Tales of the Barn Owl Bard) by Timothy Swiss is the fourth in the series and is a story any dog lover will recognize and smile about. The family is about to enjoy a steak grilled in the backyard. They rhapsodize. They anticipate....

Brave Millie is the latest installment in the Feel Loved Tales by Hilary Hawkes. Millie, a young mouse, is excited to join her friends for a picnic. She gathers up some tasty treats and heads out to find her friends. First, she meets a hedgehog...

Bubbe’s Sweet Surprise by Sherry Dahl is such a sweet treat for any child to read. Not only does it have educational elements throughout the book to teach children Yiddish words, but the illustrations created by Mike Motz are so incredibly expressive, bringing ultimate joy...

Self-confidence prepares children to face life's challenges. When they feel confident they can make new friends and tackle new opportunities. Part of the process is to learn how to show acceptance and appreciation for others despite their differences. Christine J. Logan promotes these ideas in...

Broom Hilda Goes to the Zoo by M. D. Johnson is a quirky picture book for young children. One day, Broom Hilda and her cat Elroy were feeling bored. The two of them put their heads together to think of how to make their day...