When a new family moves into a house by a pond, they are excited about the wildlife that surrounds them. They learn about what lives in the pond and even take the time to bring food for the creatures and animals who live there. Unfortunately,...

The Banana Farm, a tale of trust and loving sacrifice by David Lane, is an enjoyable picture book for young children. One day, a grandpa tells his grandson Luke all about how his farm came to be and why it was called The Banana Farm...

One of the most challenging things for parents who have babies turning into toddlers is to get them to poop in a potty. Mel-Tal's parents were no exception. They gave Mel-Tal a potty on her 3rd birthday and told her what it was to be...

Zoe and Ziggy are two delightful dachshunds. They are like children to Mama Ellie. Living on a small farm allows the two pups to enjoy life to the fullest. Mama Ellie’s Children and the Organic Garden by Shannon Evans is enjoyable to read, but it...

Having self-esteem helps children to accept themselves. When their self-esteem is balanced, they will feel proud of what they can achieve, which is why they must learn to value their abilities and build confidence in themselves. Feathers in the Wind * El talingo camaleón explores...

The Arctic Quest by Minda Gomez is the story of a young family living in Minnesota, including the eldest, Rico, eight years old; Diego, five; and the youngest, Araceli, two. They are traveling to Mexico to spend Christmas with their grandparents, Tito and Tita. Their...

Who is responsible for destroying Rebecca, the Glamor Girl Doll? Jenny Corbett believed that her prized doll was mangled at the hands of her twin brother, Jimmy. She knows that he did it but why? The kids' court comes to the rescue in The Doll...

Putney Hicks is at it again in The Buoyancy Project: Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures – Book 2 by Marsha Tufft. Not intentionally, of course, but somehow she always finds herself sorting through some new mystery and solving problems along the way. As usual, she has...

Children are full of adventure and Addison Anderson is no different. Go on a wild, wacky, and fun-filled adventure with Addison, her brother Albert, and the rest of her family by reading Addison's Abrupt Adventures by Laura James, now in its second edition, with illustrations...

Jake the Ape Makes a Lot of Mistakes! Book 1 in the Mindset School Series by Heather Lyn Davis is the story of a young ape still learning to perform daily activities like dressing, making breakfast, playing, and doing math. He makes a lot of...