When Max finds a mouse in a cage in his class, he is surprised that his friend Risa imitates the little creature's sound in an unusual way. The same thing happens again later while they are in the garden and hear a bee buzzing by....

Did you know Barbara Cooney was one of America's most beloved illustrators and painters? She also authored many popular and award-winning picture books for children. Because Barbara offers readers a chance to learn about the life and works of this extraordinary woman. Written by Sarah...

Twins Mac & Madi's Big Sister is a children's picture book in a series by Linda Herron. Molly's twin sisters, Mac and Madi, seem to get everyone's admiration while Molly fades into the background. She notices their unique bond and the way strangers are drawn...

In Yeti in the Serengeti by Nancy Derey Riley, readers are introduced to Ohm, a yeti who resides in Nepal with his family. Despite his love for his family, Ohm hates the frigid climate of Nepal. His bed is lumpy, and the snow and ice...

Have you ever wondered how our planet Earth feels about overpopulation, improper waste disposal, global warming, and other effects of industrialization? A Solar System Chat by Diana Kline provides the answers. Mother Earth is enraged and angry at the harm humans have inflicted on her...

Grandma Lost Cuddles! is a heartwarming children's picture book written by Barbara Young with illustrations by Samiullah Sahito. The story is about Emmy, a cheerful young girl, and her grandma who has dementia and lives in a care home. One day, when Emmy visits her...

The Little Blogger's Animalia Project: An A+ for Maddie by Viga Boland is another fascinating installment of Maddie's blog. Struggling for a subject for her next blog, Maddie decides to take Granny's advice and write about her Animalia project – the one she got an...

Finally, a children’s picture book that I absolutely loved! In The Worn-Out Flag, Karen Bowen reminds readers of the importance and symbolism of the American flag. Too many have forgotten how important the flag is to our history and that it stands for our freedoms,...

The cardinal is a magnificent bird with crimson feathers and a black beak. It will take your breath away and fill your heart with warmth and joy. This beautiful bird can appear unexpectedly, reminding you to cherish life's moments of beauty and comfort. Known for...

Meet Ganesha, the beloved Hindu god with the head of an elephant and the body of a man. Find out how he got that elephant head and why one of his tusks is broken. Find out how he won a competition for a divine mango,...