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...

When things can't get any worse, eleven-year-old Mae faces another crisis. In Dana Edwards's book Drive-Thru Miracle, Mae struggles with feeling shunned and left out. She loves her sister, Shelby, but something always happens to dampen the mood. Shelby has severe cerebral palsy and frequently...

Bentley's Fantabulous Idea by Miki Taylor is a children's story inspired by her pet. Bentley is the fluffiest, cutest, and cuddliest sheepdog ever. He has a human friend, Betty, and a bumble bee friend, Mr. Bee. Bentley, Betty, and Mr. Bee always have fun and...

Emy La Hormiga/The Ant by Esmeralda Pérez Cortés is a delightful children’s book that features a traveling ant named Emy who became lost in the woods on the way back to her home. While on her journey she came across a zoo, spread out before...

And Sometimes Y is a children’s picture book by David Ross with illustrations by Bogdan Gărgărită. In a world of alphabetic letters, X, a consonant, and O, a vowel, fall in love and have a child, Y. Unfortunately, Y acts like both a consonant and...