The world is full of differences: big things, small things, young things and old things, things that fly high and things that go low, and so much more. These are opposites, but these are also differences. And there are many more examples: some are tangible,...

We’re all different. Sometimes our differences make us stronger. That’s certainly the case for Willie. He has cerebral palsy and moves around in a wheelchair. He still wants to play with other children his age. Only, like Willie’s mother, the other children are worried they...

The Journey to Max: An Adoption Story by Christopher and Alejandro Garcia-Halenar is the story of a couple who have one child and want another. They try for years without success before another child comes their way. The book is written from the standpoint of...

Today is AJ’s birthday. He’s five years old. He’s so excited and looking forward to a big party with family and friends. The only problem is everyone is in quarantine, locked down due to the global pandemic. How will he celebrate his birthday without a...

Secret of the Forest is the second volume written by M. R. Neer on Junah Cat and his path to knowledge. After our hero discovered the secret of the garden in the first installment of the series, he broadens the perspective with his next adventure....

Character strengths are something that we do not talk about much with children, but we should. Cindy Goldberg’s book, ABC…That Sounds Like Me! A Strengths Spotting Alphabet Book is a great way to introduce kids to character strengths. Each letter of the alphabet highlights one...

“Why would anyone come to hear me … and refuse to sit next to someone like me.” Profound words, but they certainly make one think. Hazel Scott was a trailblazer for African American rights in the United States. To many, however, she was known as...

I like ice cream, I bet you like ice cream and it turns out sloths like ice cream too! In Rebecca Rae Williams's book, Slow Moe Gets a Tasty Treat, we meet Moe the sloth. He is very excited to get to the Tasty Treats...

My Big Welcome: A Story About Kindness by Onaolapo Dagunduro is the story of a little girl who has to change schools in the middle of first grade. Emilia loves her school and doesn't want to move and leave her friends. She remembered a new...

Pete Cluckington and the Others is a children's book written by Melody Monroe and illustrated by Ginger Triplett. Old Farmer Smith sold the Southbrook chicken farm and all the chickens were dispersed to other settlements. The Cluckingtons moved to Northbrook farm where they lived with...