The Red Sweater by Jan Garden Macdonald is a children’s picture book about a little boy who receives a present he does not want. His birthday is approaching, and his mother orders a special red sweater online. Unfortunately, it is not what he wants, and...

In The Adventures of Lexus Hill by author Amy Louise Hill, little Casey and her parents went to visit the Rosehill Dog Rescue Centre one sunny day to adopt a cute little dog that Casey could play with. But this was not an easy feat....

Patti Bonesteel's The Flamingo with Two Left Feet portrays the wonderful story of Fernando, a shy flamingo who simply wants to dance as beautifully as the other flamingos. Despite his mother's repeated encouragement to be patient and believe in himself, Fernando believes he is beneath...

The Best Day Ever by K.D. McPhillips is a Christian children's book about believing in yourself and acceptance for children of all ages. It follows Chris as he tries to accept that he and his mother have had to move for the third time in...

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....