How to talk to children about the death of a pet is a dilemma for many parents. The children’s book, Balloons for Tiger, written by Lori Orlinsky, provides a heartwarming way to broach the subject. The story begins with the family releasing balloons into the...

Where Did My Teacher Go? is written by Penny Steinke. A devoted kindergarten teacher leaves school for a while to deal with a personal medical problem. The students in her classroom are concerned about where the teacher might be. The kids consider several different possibilities,...

This I Know by Clay Anderson is a lovely little children’s book about finding beauty in nature. The story begins with a girl waking her baby sister in excitement about the day ahead. Through rhyme and playful illustrations, we go on a trip with this...

A Tale Of Two Sisters: From Romanian Refugees to American Homemakers by David Barkey is about two sisters named Olga and Greta who live in Romania during World War Two. They are told by the Nazis that they have to leave their home by orders...

How Hope Became an Activist is an inspiring, sweet picture book by George M. Johnson, tackling the subject of activism for younger generations. Activism is a very broad topic, with many different groups, organizations, and individuals considered activists. Instead of attempting to tackle everything to...

In Little Doggy Winston by Allyson Bradley, we are introduced to a dog named Winston who was white and fluffy with a wonky tooth. He lived with a nice family who loved him very much, but there was one problem. The issue was that he...

Flutterpie liked helping others; she was strong-minded and spread kindness with her charm. Flutterpie was friends with Squeaky the caterpillar. Squeaky was timid, joyful, and she loved sports. Squeaky and Flutterpie spent a lot of time together. There was this annoying grasshopper, Hexa, who loved...

Little Miss History Travels to Independence Hall and the Museum of the American Revolution by Barbara Ann Mojica, illustrated by Victor Ramon Mojica, is a brief history of the American Revolution, its architecture, and the writing of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The...

Imagine going out to play on a rainy day and finding a lost, wet, and very lonely puppy. What would you do? Bring it home? I know I would. That’s what Little Mona did. All dressed up in a raincoat and boots, she was walking...

A mother’s love is a powerful thing. It’s immense, limitless, boundless; there are no restrictions. So, when a child asks how much you love him/ her, how can you possibly explain? There are no words. But you can compare. “I love you more than bees...