In the children's book, Grandma, You Found Me!, by Deanna Nowadnick, Grandma's weekly visits with her grandson, Henry, made her smile. They shared activities like walks, snacks, and picnics after Henry's experiences at preschool, summer camp, and tennis and soccer. One day at the swimming...

Bid Buai: Dolphin People by Jillian Boyd-Bowie is the sequel to the story Bakir and Bi and delves more into Torres Strait Islander culture. It centers on Mar, Tam, and Lusik, who are now the elders of their island, Ekiam, and is set in an...

The family is the first social unit children experience and it significantly influences society. In Saanvi's Family Tree, Sheena Sharma explains the components of family. Saanvi is a happy and intelligent young girl who loves her family. She completes her family tree as part of her...

Supermoon by Sue Lancaster is a children’s illustrated story that is narrated by a character/hero called Supermoon. Supermoon acts as a teacher to the reader, giving information about himself in a lyrical and charming fashion. Supermoon wears a cape and shows how he comes to...

Animal Cell City by Puja Sharma is a children’s picture book that introduces the reader to a day in the life of a typical animal cell where we see the roles of the specialized cell parts and how they work and cooperate. The cell is...

As a child, I had a special friend who played the ukulele. Everywhere he went, he carried his ukulele and led groups of children and adults in a lively sing-song. When he moved to Yukon, he took his ukulele with him and he was given...

My Love is Forever by Dara M. Witte illuminates the depths of what being a mother means as she speaks to her gently nestled baby. Even before her child was born, visions of happiness overflow. When she begins to contemplate her child's future, the magnitude...

When children hear the word “hero,” they often think of superheroes with capes and superpowers found in comic books and movies. However, Haelee P. Moone knows that heroes come in all forms and sizes. In Everyday Heroes, she shares a story about how a teacher,...

Doctor visits can be intimidating for children. But if they understand the procedures and know what to expect, the experience will be more enjoyable. For these cases, we have There's a Stegosaurus in My Tonsils by Nat Gibson. The story is about Liam, a boy...

Medicine has a purpose – to heal. It’s not a treat; it’s not candy. Too much medicine can be harmful, just as taking someone else’s medicine can make you sick. In Dr. Kathleen Humel’s Sweetie, That’s Not Sweets!, a young girl, sick with a...