The Rise of Septra'Kaal (Masterminds Incorporated) by Chad Lee Erway is another super helping of children's mystery and horror. This one has sixth-grader Jonah Mortimer hearing things--a bird talking to him--but it turns out to be a reality, not his imagination. The bird warns him...

Twillaby Pond, written by Patricia L. H. Black and illustrated by Deborah Hayhurst, introduces the young reader to a whole world of fanciful creatures: striped pricklychore, quadot, merm, pret, wee-pock, myrtie, rissie, and more. The lilting rhymes take a wee-pock and a water-blue pret on...

This was an exciting day for Calla. Every year, her town has a musical showcase: garden plots in the community gardens that create music. Flowers are planted on a musical staff and, when complete, the flowers sing their own magical tunes. Calla has worked with...

A wonderful story and stunning artwork equal an excellent book. The Tale of the Tooth Mouse is an amazing story of how the Tooth Fairy—or Tooth Mouse—came into being. This imaginative tale will have children and their parents wondering if there is a Tooth Fairy...

The Wonders of the Peculiar Parasol by Mark M. Even is a children’s book that will appeal to kids who love magic and sci-fi stories. It begins with Mandy’s mom driving her over to Grandma’s house. It was her cousin Mickey’s birthday the past week,...

Have you ever had one of those days when you just didn’t feel like smiling? When your smile never appeared? Have you ever wondered why? Jasper Cat usually has a big smile, but one morning he wakes up and feels quite different. Unsure of what...

The Jolly Bupbup by Ann P. Borrmann is not your average children’s book. It is a surprising story of a little girl who lives in the forest with her two cats. An unexpected rainstorm carries her boat away. The little girl then goes on an...

The Tortoise & The Fair is written and illustrated by J. R. Lamar. The fair is in town with all sorts of great ways to play and fun things to do. There are also lots of yummy treats with all sorts of toppings. Hot dogs,...

Children often wonder where they came from, or if they existed before they were babies. The children’s book, The Day I Lost My Wings, written by Litzi Y. Umana, answers those questions in a most delightful way. Mochie was a beautiful angel with wings who...

The Adventurous Squirrels of Cool Waters Cove by Steven Whysel is divinely illustrated by Quinn Chavez. This short picture book for children aged 2 to 8 years old is both entertaining and engaging. It is made up of two chapters displaying all the regular daily...