“You’re never too young or too old to show love,/ It’s what magic and soul and good things are made of.” How true! And the love story of Mr. and Mrs. Claus of the North Pole is just one story to prove this point. In...

Bella is the mother of three very active puppies: Abbey, Emma, and Freddy. They played all day and night, having little time to rest. Bella was worried that they wouldn't grow as they should and that she had no time to rest. She came up...

Learning to act with kindness is essential for children to understand their feelings and those of others. This is necessary for strengthening friendships and overcoming obstacles, as shown in The Garden Encounter. EDD Jordan tells the story of Filbert the chipmunk who has a garden...

We all have unique features that make us distinct and special in our own ways. Jodi Meltzer's Your Face Lights Up the World follows the story of two fraternal twin siblings, Hunter and Harper. Hunter and Harper have been sent outside by their mother to...

Drawing absolute conclusions from two seemingly relatable examples doesn't always lead to the truth. This is wonderfully demonstrated by Ben Okon in a delightful children's tale -- Nora and Cora Narwhal Prove Whales Can Fly: Designing Experiments. Nora, a unicorn whale, lives a happy life...

Best Dinosaur Ever by Lori Rotter is an inviting read for all children and especially for those who love dinosaurs. It is the story of Milo, who is a wonderful character. He is a young man with a love of all things dinosaurs and who...

Felicia Flamingo and the Florida Friends is a children's book by Dawn Bragg about making friends in a new place. Felicia must move to a different town in Florida before her second-grade year, and she will miss her friends, especially Tuda Turtle. Her mother encourages...

Who doesn't love candy? But we should know that eating too many candies or any other sugary treats can get us into trouble. Marci Carrasco offers young readers a hilarious adventure tale of a sweet-toothed girl in The Secret Candy Drawer. Phoebe has a secret...

Michael Wong's children's picture book, Be The Best You Can Be, begins with direct congratulations to the child reader and an initial boost of confidence that they can accomplish great things. From there, via single-page attestations, the book uplifts the child with verses to boost...

Zoey is a lively young girl, full of joy and energy. She also has a head full of curly hair “that danced in the wind like a field of wildflowers.” Now, how poignant is that? And Lachandra M Robinson has more clever words of wisdom...