In Dick Franklin's Lucy, the life of the 12-year-old titular protagonist will never be the same again. The sudden death of her father sparks new changes in her unpredictable world. After selling their home and most of their possessions, Lucy and her mother move into...

In The Sound of Steelpan, Andrea Coke brings readers into Simon’s world. He’s a lively and curious boy who happens upon a musical journey right in the garage while trying to avoid doing his chores. Bored with tidying the garage, Simon turns an old bucket...

Amanda Cupido shares how to produce podcasts in Let’s Talk Podcasting for Kids. Podcasts cover every subject imaginable in today’s society. Children often wonder how podcasts are created and if they can create their own. Amanda answers this by going over the basics of creating...

In Adam and Ava Visit a Special House, Ava noticed that her brother Adam was sad one day. Upon asking him why, she finds out that her brother’s friend Danny is ill. Ava decides to ask their mom and dad if they can visit Adam’s...

In Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures, author Christine Alemshah brings young readers into Bea's warm and loving world. Bea is a curious and imaginative young girl who helps her family pack a balikbayan box—a care package filled with gifts and essentials—for their relatives in the...

The Sorry Seeds is a children’s picture book written by Tina Shepardson, featuring illustrations by Bong Hyun Shin. It follows Courtney, a young girl who steals apples from her neighbor, Ms. Smith. The delicious apples look tempting, and she takes some without permission. Unfortunately, Ms....

Going to school can be daunting for youngsters because they face new situations in a different environment. However, this is the beginning of a learning path where they can make new friends. C.M. Harris shows them the advantages of going to school. She describes the...

Missy Moo and the Great Fart Mishap by Heidi Brooks is a joyful romp through the barnyard, featuring a cow with a knack for moonwalking and a heart full of rhythm. We’re with Missy Moo, the life of the farm, who spends her time dazzling...

Aria is a quiet, pensive, caring girl. Wandering through the dry forest, she discovers an old oak tree with a vibrating lantern glowing inside. In Joe Sarkic’s The Lantern of Whispering Leaves, this lantern will bring hope to the village, hope for some rain to...

What Is Interest and Compound Interest? by Kelly Lee is an educational children's book designed to introduce young readers to these concepts. The story follows Hank the hamster, who wants to buy a bicycle for school. To save money, he decides to sell his toys,...