In Brutus the Brave by Amy Marie, Brutus is a little chihuahua who was afraid of the dark. The children in the house had named him Brutus because they wanted him to be fearless and brave. Brutus loved his name and it made him...

Alycat and Bugsy excitedly began Tournament Tuesday with a race downstairs. Alycat almost tripped on her brother’s lucky golf ball he had left on the steps. Bugsy believed this special ball, with a star on it, brings him luck while playing golf. When Mom, Dad,...

In Franky the Friendly Flamingo by Wanda Luthman, Franky is a very sociable flamingo. He has friends wherever he goes. He loves all of his friends. Except, one day, a bird was bad and angry. The bad bird was mean to a little bird and...

My Farts Don't Stink by Carrie L. Foshee is a picture book that is both educational and entertaining. Young children and early readers naturally find the topic of intestinal gas engaging. As they turn the pages and read the repetitive phrases (“I’m a …,” “My...

Beyond the interesting celebrity connection, there is a fascinating backstory to Four Bears in a Box, written by Dreama Denver and illustrated by Ashley Belote. Although not necessary for appreciating the highly polished rhyming scheme and exquisitely created art partnered to tell a most imaginative...

In a magical land where dragons dance inside the palace walls, Empress Cixi declared that a wondrous dog should be born. This dog was to be both mortal and immortal. It should play with balls and with children and protect the royal family. This dog...

In Groundhog Day for Phil by Rich Linville, Phil lived underground in a den in a cold place. He had two coats of hair; one was gray-white and the other layer was thick and brownish. He was named Phil because he liked to fill himself...

Things Happen is a story from the Little Bunny series of preschool storybooks by Dianne Miller. It teaches the concept of responsibility. When Little Bunny knocks his glass of milk onto the floor, knocks a lamp off a table, drops his mother’s phone between the...

Sporty had Bunny Bumps and the doctor had advised her against traveling, participating in any sports activities, and doing anything at all for the next 4 to 6 weeks. Nerdi wondered what she could do to make her sister feel better. Now only she could...

In Noah Green: Junior Zookeeper and the Garage Sale Pet by Carolyn Leiloglou, Noah is a little girl who loves animals. She loves them so much that she wants to be a zookeeper when she grows up. But for now, all she wants is a...