This book was reviewed by Lee Ashford for Readers' Favorite. The First Birthday Party by K. & K. Johnson is a cute children’s story that evolved over the course of 16 years. Initially an impromptu reply to a son’s question about who had the first birthday,...

Why We Give Gifts at Christmas Time, written by Corine Hyman, Ph.D., and illustrated by Julie Bryant, is a book that celebrates Christmas and will teach children the true reason for the Christmas season. The main character, a young girl named Evelyn, begins by introducing...

Liam and the Grump by Graham Austin-King is the story of a little boy with a big temper. After many temper tantrums, he sets his temper free thinking he will get into less trouble. Unfortunately, his temper grows and grows each time Liam gets angry....

There are as many definitions of poetry as there are poets. Poetry is an artistic expression unlike any other. Some research suggests that poetry predates literature, starting out as songs and oral traditions of storytelling. Why poetry? The art of a few simple, well-chosen words...

"Jelly Bean Finds Her Special Place" was written by Jane Edwards and Renee Pappas. This uniquely written book is created with a well-designed layout, drawings, and beautiful photography. "Jelly Bean Finds Her Special Place" was created with love for children, young adults, and older readers....

"Melton Snow: A Happy Christmas" is a story of Melton Snow, a special snowman. and his merry adventures. Milton Snow’s friends, the snow kids Elijah, Glory, Aaron and Ava, join in the fun as this family enjoys the Christmas season and the time of Jesus’...

Charmaine Hammond continues the Toby series with her latest book “Toby the Pet Therapy Dog Says Be a Buddy, Not a Bully.” In this installment Buddy visits a classroom of students; the teacher announces that Buddy is about to receive an award: The Gold Star...

“The Dos and Don’ts” by Hayley Rose is a vividly colorful book to help teach good manners to children. Each pair of pages feature a “Don’t be (or do) something”, followed by a “Do…” whatever the “well mannered” child should do. For example, the story...

"Magical Mea" by Penelope Anne Cole is an exciting story about Matthew and his little sister Mea. The story deals with Mea acquiring magical powers when Matthew loses his. Though Matthew wants to teach Mea how to use it, she refuses his help because she...

"Journey with Me 1 2 3" is no typical counting book. So many of those are geared toward the very young learner, aged 2 to 4 with simple counting. This book, however, is a great book that teaches counting and directly links it to addition....