Not Fishy Enough by Briton Kolber is a children's storybook with a self-help guide. The story follows Edwin, a sea creature that lives in a small tidepool. Edwin looks odd with grabby fins, swims awkwardly, and has scales that crack. His adoptive parents and friend,...

Cate and the Garden Bandits is an illustrated educational children's book, written by Betsy Coffeen and illustrated by Ginger Seehafer. Cate the butterfly falls off her leaf as a loud buzzing passes by during her morning nap. A bumble bee had been in a big...

Harlan and the Bee: A Children's Book About Compassion and Sharing by Lena LaRue is a sweet story that teaches valuable life lessons. Harlan is a hummingbird that enjoys the sugar water feeder in the garden so much so that he doesn’t want to share...

Children who learn about data will be ahead of the curve in school. Kathleen Yu wrote Data Literacy for Kids to help them learn how to collect and use data. In simple terms, Kathleen explains what data is, and how to collect, interpret, and use...

Children searching for their place in the world of art are usually faced with the dilemma of how to express themselves. They are often made to believe that art should be created or presented in a certain manner. Edgar Degas once said, “Art is not...

Melusine: Birds of Many Feathers by Geraldine V. Oades-Sese Ph.D. introduces Melusine, who hears a strange bird call that sends her on a quest to find the bird responsible. Along the way, she hears other sounds, thinking that it might be her mystery bird, only...

Which breed of cattle produces milk or beef? Do some cattle just work on the farm without producing either? Your child can learn about cattle in Elizabeth Richards’ book H Is for Hereford: A Little Cattleman’s First ABC Book. Yes, Elizabeth teaches the alphabet by...

The Oil Change by D.A. Northup offers a basic education on changing a vehicle's motor oil, as experienced from a youngster's perspective. During a visit with grandparents, the child is invited by Grandpa to assist with a routine oil change. The eager and helpful youngster...

I love how Simone Majetich writes most of her children’s story, My Greatest Masterpiece, in the second person narrative. This is a complex voice, but she uses it easily. The author is talking about her two children, young artists with a strong creative mindset, full...

Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival by Eugenia Chu and Y.Y. Chan is a collection of stories, history, folklore, traditions, and recipes of Chinese culture. It targets kids aged 6-9, but I believe many older readers will find this book just as interesting and informative. The book is...