Carole P. Roman’s wonderful children’s story, Mrs. Rabbit's Friendsgiving Dinner, tenderly reminds us of the essence of holidays. With all her bunnies unable to attend her annual holiday dinner, Mrs. Rabbit feels lonely and unhappy. She prepares a hearty stew but has no one to...

The Five O’clock Pig by C. Geraldine is a children’s picture book about a female pig that enjoys going through her day finding new activities or getting into mischief. The narrative has a rhythmic thread from page one until the end. From pickles to corn,...

The first day of school is always important for children, so we must help them make it a relaxed experience. Jennifer Morhaime teaches young readers what school is like and what emotions they may face. She also shows them the different activities that take place...

Bowwow Bedtime by Papa Paws gives young readers a fun new addition to The Everyday Adventures of Papa & Paws Book series. In this story, Molly and her sisters talk about their bedtime routine. Teeth brushed, and with everyone in their pajamas, the dogs settle...

Sprinkles by Allison Wood is a delightful read. Julia has just moved to a new apartment with her dad, and there's a bakery nearby! Grandma is on her way to help them unpack, so while they wait, Julia and her dad visit the bakery for...

“Police dogs are very important in aiding law enforcement and are loved and cared for by their handlers.” In What Does a Police Dog Do? Ellen F. Feld points out that these canines are highly trained. They can sniff out accelerants in a burnt-out building,...

Patty loves fish, and it does not matter whether they are big, small, or come in different colors. Her official nickname is Fish Patty, and because of this, she is the president of her school's marine club. Unfortunately, Patty and her family need to relocate....

Rainbow Cat and the Big Tidy written by Julia Stebbing and illustrated by Nivya Kuirakose is a picture book about how a posse of creatures led by an attractive rainbow-colored cat and a dog with one shoe was formed to clean up a forest. Both...

Brave Little Gracie (The Everyday Adventures of Papa and Paws) by Papa Paws introduces a dog named Gracie. She was a tiny Yorkie who overcame the challenges in her life and never let them stop her or prevent her from showing abundant love. Gracie was...

Hole in the Fence by Papa Paws is a quick read. Molly and her sisters notice something's not quite right in the yard when they go outside. What a mess! How will Papa Paws react when he encounters this new problem, and who's behind the...