In Bella and Chantey: Mama Wants a Blue Mushroom by Jane E. Ruth, Bella’s mama wants a blue mushroom for her birthday. However, to get one for her mama, Bella has to go into the woods. Her macaw friend Chantey goes with her. Join them...

The Seeking Tree by Jodi Dee starts with a breathtaking illustration of a forest filled with beautifully painted trees and distinctively drawn animals. A young sapling was slowly growing among the trees and was excited to learn about the world. It wished to get to...

The Adventures of Sir Locke the Gnome by Martin Klubeck is a fantasy mystery for children but would probably be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Latswin Gilshire (think Watson) is a cleric and soon-to-be author. His best friend (although Locke would probably prefer associate)...

Secrets of The Toad: The Win by Trisha Page begins with a snapshot of Jake and Emma, typical teenage brothers and sisters. Jake is thrilled with his new mountain bike and is focused on the upcoming baseball playoffs. He is curious about some anonymous calls....

A family of eagles brought up Woodsboy, but as the family grows and builds new nests, Woodsboy discovers that he dislikes them. He's human. In the second book of Cindy Hennig and Manu Anand's Karsona, Princess of the Universe series: The Adventures of Woodsboy, readers...

Friendship paints life's canvas with vibrant colors, turning ordinary moments into cherished memories. The Smidgeons and the Glugs II: The Rescue is a children's book by J E Raven. It is the sequel to the previous story, The Smidgeons and the Glugs. The story follows...

A young perentie (Monitor) lizard named Nintaka was going to take a little walk. His mother reminded Nintaka about the Dreamtime ceremony, an important event for the inhabitants of the Australian Outback. It was set for that evening, but Nintaka promised not to be late....

In the children’s book Achilles, Simon Spence relates the tale of this ancient Greek mythological hero in a way that makes it accessible and compelling for young readers. Through skilled writing, the story becomes a grand adventure, and key events, such as his mother, the...

Two distinct tales comprise Winifred the Wonder Witch by Margaret Harcourt West. The first, The Witch Who Lost Her Magic, illustrates the difference between Winifred, who used her powers in acts of kindness and generosity, and the one who stole them. Wanting to be loved...

Bob is a very restless bear. He loves living in a town with a beautiful lake view and lots of fir trees. Summer was the best time; that’s when Bob was happiest. But winter months were dark, wet, and dreary and they really got him...