Camilla of Grayville is a wonderful story of social interaction, written by William Baga and illustrated by Donna Secour. Hidden within the gray walls of a town called Grayville, the inhabitants hide behind their phone screens and ignore all that takes place around them. One...

I Love You For You by Heather Lester is a delightful storybook that celebrates the concept of being different from each other yet liking each other for what they are meant to be. Children need not be the same as their parents, but that does...

Wren’s Whiskers by Caren Cantrell is an adorable story with an equally adorable message woven through the tale of Wren the mouse, that of embracing our uniqueness and standing tall in our power. Wren has curly whiskers which is a big problem for a...

The Inflatables by Sara Gurule is a delightful Christmas story about Santa's secret army. Christmas is everyone's favorite time of year. Everyone except Old Man Tubbs. He doesn't have any decorations or holiday cheer. He's been on the naughty list since childhood and now holds...

"Take Cover!" with Miss Poly Loly is a children’s adventure tale written by Karen Avril and illustrated by Michelle Dybing. Mason wakes to a house full of mayhem. His baby brother, Gabriel, is being fed breakfast by his mother. Mason’s sister, Ellie, is complaining that...

In Another Color's Shoes by author and illustrator Regina Puckett is a short children's picture book that comes with a very large message attached to it; acceptance and enjoying the differences that each person has. The tone is very easy to read and friendly. The...

Boudin's First Christmas (Boudin's Grand Adventures) by Leah Morris is a very quick read that will delight the hearts of young readers, especially those who love animals. I read it with my seven-year-old son in one sitting, studying the illustrations and enjoying the cute verses,...

Waffles And Pancakes: A Lesson In Being Different is a beautifully told children’s tale about diversity, written by Cindy and Daniel Springsteen, and illustrated by Carol Ann Whittle. Waffles and Pancakes are two tiny hamsters who are enjoying family visitors at Christmas time. When gifts...

Lucy and the Tunnel is a children’s book written and illustrated by J.S. Rumble. Held hostage at a wake after her Aunt Bessie’s funeral, eleven-year-old Lucy tries to think of a way to save her family from Clarinda – a gun-toting distant relative who demands...

The Fabulous Life of Minnie the Sassy Chick: Minnie's Sassy Birthday (Volume 2) by Cindy L. Shirley is a captivating read that features Minnie, a beautiful, stylish and sassy hen. She lives with Carly and Riley who constantly fuss over her. The two sisters have...