Alyssa's Wishes is the second book in A Michaels Middle School Story series by Susan Read. While making good grades and assuring her teachers everything is all right in her home life, Alyssa is making wishes for a change in her circumstances. Though her dad...

Everyone has accidents; some are small and insignificant, while others are large and serious. Most people struggle with the emotions that follow an accident. Jennifer E. Stupey's children’s picture book, Accidents Happen, helps children recognize and learn how to handle those emotions. One may have...

Learning about horses and new places is fun and stimulates the imagination. In Max Horses Around, Debbie Nellis shares a charming story about friendship, animal care, and outdoor fun. Max the turtle starts his day by hearing the horses passing by his home. He decides...

New Question for Mouse by Fynisa Engler is a gentle, affirming story about being a foster child. Mouse lives with Bear, Turtle, Duck, and Mama Bunny, his foster family. His mom couldn't take care of him so for now he isn't living with her. A...

In Liam's Big Surprise by Dawn Renee Young, Liam speaks to his mom and dad about a surprise they want to share with him. Liam asks a lot of questions and makes several guesses until he learns the secret. At first, he's disappointed with the...

At The Edge Of The Ice is penned by author Carolyn Armstrong in the adventure, climate fiction, and animal life subgenres. It is the first book in the Eco Warriors series. The work is intended for independent readers in the 10 to 12 years range....

Christina and Rosie: And the Bird That Can't Fly by Rita Hillier is an engaging story for children about two sisters, Christina and Rosie. They find a bird making a nest and discover that it is too scared to fly. As they work together, the...

Have you ever had your plans for a wonderful day dashed to pieces? I think we all have. In Eli Elephant Works Through Emotions, Shelby Stevens explores various emotions, assuring children that emotions are natural and okay to have. Eli had planned a playdate with...

Tracey Lyons Tozier brings readers a heartwarming tale with this children's picture book featuring lively illustrations by Jenifer Novak Landers. Mikey Can't Help It! follows a young puppy named Mikey who isn't like his siblings, Fiona and Benny. He acts differently and often memorizes and...

Bonnie was born deaf but this didn’t stop her dream of one day becoming a famous chef. She would spend hours in the kitchen creating different types of goodies. Mickey Carolan pays tribute to his mother, Bonnie, who’s deaf, by creating Bonnie and the Deaf...