In The Mermaid And The Ice Cube Necklace (Mermaid Science) by Lois Wickstrom, we are introduced to Maia and Fig, two kids who are enjoying a picnic by a lake. Fig brought ice cubes along so that their beverages don’t get too warm. Trezzie, the...

Children use communication to learn about the world, express themselves, and develop their ideas. A communication problem can make children feel anxious, which is why it is important to teach them the correct way to behave. They should also learn that if harm has been...

Thanks to interactions between siblings, children develop characteristics such as empathy, companionship, and solidarity. It's possible to learn from our siblings and find solutions to our problems with their help. But the best part is having someone to share with. The Whole Dollar demonstrates this...

Author Frances Angelina opens her book, The Virtuepops: How to Value Virtue Amid COV19, Stress, and Suffering, with a very appealing message. It is a read-aloud book to kindly share, discuss, and learn from together. This educational book targets the importance of educating and entertaining...

Do you like to travel? How many countries have you visited? Have you taken in the local history and visited some phenomenal historic sites like the Eiffel Tower in Paris? The world is a beautiful place and there are a lot of interesting places to...

Dads are not as highly regarded as moms as being a child's favorite parent, but Stanley G Buford sets the stage for change by providing an ode to dads throughout the world in Thanks, Dad! Fathers play several roles outside of being financial providers and...

Meet Able, a young boy who approaches life from a different angle. He has autism. I refuse to use “disabled” for children and adults who have disorders that limit their abilities. Because they can do much, I prefer using the term “differently-abled.” For example, my...

The Grate Adventure of Lester Zester by Mark Dentzler is a storybook for children about a microplane zester grater used to grate the zest from lemons, other citrus fruit, chocolate, and more. Someone bought Lester Zester as a Christmas gift for the house's chef, but...

People who are different are often overlooked. For example, Bella and her friend, Buddy, are two poodles. Bella tells the story of how Buddy, often ignored, becomes a hero. In The Fancy Schmancy Lifeguard: A Tale of Bravery (The Adventures of Two Travelling Poodles) Gilda...

Elissa Kerr shares a story about an annual late-winter tradition in her children's book The Sweetest Season. This rhyming tale follows a young girl and her dad as they set out to make maple syrup. In the northern parts of the United States and Canada...