Axel likes to visit his grandmother. She often gives him treats, and when he visited today, she served him a bowl of blueberries. However, just before Axel could start eating, Grandmother had to answer the door. She was taking a little longer at the door,...

Ava and the Last Bird (Axel and Ava) by Tuula Pere is a fun and important book for young children. It is about a family with a young girl who is fascinated by watching a bird’s nest outside her window. It is awesome to watch...

A Butterfly's Song, written by Tuula Pere and illustrated by Roksolana Panchyshyn, follows a newly transformed butterfly named Pupa, who is overwhelmed and unsure of her place in the world. Surrounded by colorful butterflies, Pupa feels invisible due to her perceived plainness and hopes that...

Can you imagine a time when squirrels didn’t gather nuts for the winter? They starved and many died. In Gregory S. Slomba’s collection of stories, As the Owl Flies, there is a story about a squirrel named Farley. He is sad that his Momma is...

April M. Cox and Kairi Fullerton capture the joy of Christmas in a beautiful children's story that follows a quest to spread love and happiness. A Little Labradoodle Christmas is an enchanting picture book with colorful pages and animated characters. It reminds children and adults...

In Alex's New Job by Ashley Hohmann, we follow Alex as he explores various careers, each representing a path of potential and possibility. Alex had chosen to be an astronaut. That day, he entered the kitchen to announce to his parents that he was no...

When a gardener notices a rare Parrot Tail lily growing in his garden, his enthusiasm for what this discovery might bring causes him to focus solely on the new flower to the detriment of his garden’s other lovely flowers. Author Tuula Pere weaves an important...

A Special Sweater (I Did It) by Tuula Pere is a cute kids' picture book. Eddy is learning to knit at school, and he’s already proud of the potholder he made. So, surely knitting a sweater won't be too difficult, will it? He’s seen pictures...

In Adele and the Whispering Garden, Polly Richards invites children to discover a love of gardening and magic. Adele is a curious girl with a big heart. Upon moving into her new home, she decides to explore. In her backyard, she finds the entrance to...

A Bluebird’s Memories by Tuula Pere is a charming animal story for children. In this story, Grandma Bluebird is delighted to have her grandchildren come for a visit. They love spending time with her because she always tells wonderful stories about her life with their...