“Waffles and Pancakes: A Lesson in Bullying” by Cindy Springsteen has a very important lesson for both children and adults. Waffles and Pancakes are hamsters belonging to best friends Danny and Griffin. The boys notice that their hamsters are not eating as much as they...

“Agitated!,” a book written by Cindy Bandy O’Brien, will be enjoyed by children of all ages. One can read it to them over and over again while also teaching them coping skills. The book begins by stating that several times throughout the day you may...

There are as many definitions of poetry as there are poets. Poetry is an artistic expression unlike any other. Some research suggests that poetry predates literature, starting out as songs and oral traditions of storytelling. Why poetry? The art of a few simple, well-chosen words...

“Dimples Dogood” by Ernestine Dail is an inspiring story for young readers. It demonstrates how a person does the good works with childlike simplicity. Dimples is a cheerful young girl with three friends: Stretch, Sunshine and Victory. The four of them live in the town...

Based on the rhyme “Rosa sat, so that Martin could walk. So Barack could run, so our children can fly – Yes, we can!” this children’s book tells the true story, in simple language and delightful photos, of the Black Americans who led the struggle...

Little Nani is a witch who likes to help people. However, she is still learning to use her magic and sometimes her spells won’t work the way she wanted them. She accidentally turned her friends into ostriches and made a horse into a bookworm. Will...

"Riverside Tales: The Adventures of of Franky and Mousey" by Audrey Donoghue is a collection of 16 poems based on Frank the rat and Mousey the field mouse. The rhyming poems are amusing and full of fun and mirth. The bright and colorful illustrations is...

"The Adventures of Tolei Mergen" by Suzanne L. Popke, set against the backdrop of Siberia, is an adventure story of Tolei Mergen and the tales he has to tell on his trip to Buryatia, a place in Siberia. The story is about Tolei Mergen and...

Like a big bowl of frozen yogurt, this story is light and delicious. Ellen F. Feld's "Rimfire: The Barrel Racing Morgan Horse" is the story of teenaged Heather and her love of riding and caring for horses. This is the sixth book in the author's...

"Robby's Quest for Seed" by D.C.Rush is the first book of the three part series. The story is about Robby and his brother Ricky and some of their other birdie friends who decide to fly to Florida to escape from Winter. They want to enjoy...