“Ideas are the seeds of your stories. … Given the right conditions, they will grow.” Life is full of stories and we share them all the time. We even live our stories. Teena Raffa-Mulligan’s book, Just Write: An Easy Guide to Writing Stories, is a...

Jubilee and the Stinky Fish by Alice V. Walters is an exemplary middle-grade story that masterfully explores many children's issues. When Jubilee’s family experiences a devastating tragedy, they are forced to make changes and leave their neighborhood. As Jubilee prepares to join Washington Middle School,...

Jumpy Joey the Red Kangaroo written by Marilyn Helmer and illustrated by Paul Hock is a charming introduction to Australia’s most famous marsupial. Filled with fun, interesting facts in this informative text, the book is educational for older children and perfect for young children who...

Jeff Pennant's Field Guide to Raising Happy Parents by Kelli McKinney is charming, fun, and witty. It has lots of heart and personality. The main character is Jeff, who tells how he can't relate to his parents. They tell him one thing and then something...

Every family is unique and special, but not all are the same. Although the standard is one father and one mother, this dynamic is not always the case. This can make growing up with only one parent difficult for children. It's important to talk to...

Juliette's Web by Andrea Hyatt is a heartening children’s book that is a wonderful fit for beginning readers. Juliette is a delightfully friendly spider with a cousin who became famous after spinning an impressive web atop the Eiffel Tower. Captivated by her cousin Antoinette, Juliette...

The world of technology evolves by the day. It is so rapid that there is a new technological tool being introduced to the world with life-changing capabilities each day. For adults, this is an accepted routine which to more extent than is obvious has become...

Jack's Garage: Oil Maintenance for Kids by Jack Scudder is a must-read. It's a child-friendly guide that teaches children about basic engine maintenance. It contains illustrations by Nita Candra and easy-to-follow instructions on how to help your engine function smoothly. It also contains a vocabulary to help kids learn basic...

Elenor, a patchwork bunny, is sad after losing her favorite blanket. Her room is a mess of toys, books, games, and gizmos that she rarely plays with. With her room in such chaos, her parents suggest she might feel more comfortable living with the patchwork...

Jerry, a wildly inventive squirrel, loves to make things that help others. He also likes to invent things just because he enjoys building. After finding out that his closest friend Gary sleepwalks, Jerry invents wings. Not wanting to go out in the snow, Jerry decides...