There's a Pigeon in St. Pancras is an informative children's story told in verse by Ruth Amanda. The pigeon wants to take a round-trip ride on the train from St. Pancras to Paris, France. Even though he is only going for a short time, he...

The Autumn Pumpkin belongs to the delightful Adventure of Filbert and Evie series penned by EDD Jordan. As winter looms, Evie, an enthusiastic toad, and her loyal companion, Filbert the chipmunk, are readying themselves for the colder months. They journey through the woods and the...

There's no better way to instill a love of pets in children than having them indulge in activities involving pets -- like cats and dogs -- at a young age. Drawing from her years of experience as an emergency veterinarian and homeschool mom, Dr. Gal...

Tate and the Lost Star by Nicholas Wynn is a beautifully crafted story set against golden sands and vast skies. The simplicity of the setting contrasts with the journey of its young protagonist, Tate. The story begins with the discovery of a flickering fallen star...

In Tired Mama Bear by author Jessia Buhman, readers meet Mama Bear, a lovable but exhausted mother to her baby cubs. Written as a sweet love letter to every tired mom, this book is incredibly charming. Raising a family is hard, and it takes hard...

The Counselor's Daughter by Claire Pence is about the value of promises, loyalty, and the power of an unexpected friendship. At first, Emma reluctantly accepts her mother's request to befriend Mary Ann. Her best friend, Scarlett, is also unconvinced because of the less popular girl's...

Donald James teaches some deep, spiritual lessons in Tommy’s Balloon: A Tale of Purpose, Restoration, and Joy. Tommy’s father is an inventor who gives him a very special balloon filled with helium. While Tommy is playing with his prized possession, his older brother, Stan, grabs...

The Words of My Father by Mark Tedesco is an interpretation of the Lord's Prayer, told as a father-son bedtime activity. Joseph is not sleepy, but his father Giuseppe tells him that it's time to go to bed. Wondering why he has to go to...

The Mystery of the Spot by Lynn Helton is a children's story following a mystery that Charlotte wants to solve. Charlotte wears eyeglasses and sometimes touches the lenses, which leaves a spot where she touches them. She doesn't mean to touch the lens, but when...

The Dream House by Tuula Pere is part of her Stories of India series. Father, Mother, and Samira have gone on their yearly holiday to Father's old home village. When Samira plants an idea in Father's mind, he gets excited and decides to build his...