In Mari Valente’s The Girl and the Dragoness, there is a street where many kids and their special pets play. Some have dogs, while others have cats. One has a hamster. Ellis has a weird dragon. Lily the dragon can’t breathe fire or fly. She’s...

The Hunt is a work of fiction in the animals, adventure, and action subgenres. It is intended for middle-grade readers and contains some mild violence. Penned by author duo Sofia Foskaris and Stefania Foskaris, the story takes readers on an enthralling journey into the lives...

Today is Ali's birthday. She cannot wait for a very special gift from her mom and dad. She is seven years old already and can have a kitten! After breakfast, the family will visit the Humane Society to choose a pet for her. Even Ali's...

The Coconut Crab by Peter W. Fong follows the story of Ayu, a coconut crab who has spent her entire life with her grandfather on an island. While trying to pluck coconuts, the hungry crab receives help from Pie, a hornbill, who becomes the very...

The Christmas Hedgehog: Tales from the Bluebell Woods by Ian Humpheryes is a story for young children that is both well-written and expertly illustrated. Hedgehog wakes up in winter, and whilst he should actually still be in hibernation, it feels warmer than usual, and something...

The Lizard in Lizzy's Gizzard, written by Charles W. Page and illustrated by Miroslav Muratov, is a children's picture book that revolves around Lizzy, a young girl who is distressed after accidentally swallowing a lizard. Fearing the consequences of confessing, Lizzy opts instead for silence....

“I’m Tessy, the Green Sea Turtle, let me be!” Tessy Turtle has a plea for us all to hear. In Anna Casamento Arrigo’s Tessy Turtle, Tessy shares her story and educates us on the fragile life cycle of sea turtles, as well as other turtles....

The Magic of Misty Nook: A Magical Misty Nook Festival by Christine Skippins, the fourth book in the series, is a funny and engaging read for children and adult animal lovers alike. The elves that live in magical Misty Nook love to arrange a festival...

The Sasquatch Family Beach Trip is a children's adventure written by David Goff and illustrated by Thooyaa Crump. The story is about a family of Sasquatches who live in a forest, each one with unique characteristics that make them special. One day, they decide to...

Too Excited to Sleep! is a children's picture book written by Tammy Christian and illustrated by Jiya Daim. The story is about Jack, a little mouse who is always eager to play with his school friends and gets excited whenever it is nap time. He...