I love bubbles, don’t you? Sadly, though, they don’t last long. They drift upward and float around briefly before popping. Pamela James has a different story. The Orange and Ginger Soapy Shampoo: A Bubble's Story follows the adventures of two magical bubbles, M.E. and Lumy....

Even little witches (or witchlets) can get themselves into trouble, as readers will discover in Laurel Lorenzini’s children’s book, Witchlet Brew. Elydia and Amari, sister witchlets, are making a brew to help add to the spookiness of Halloween. They’re excited and want to make something...

In a Land Far Away: Second Edition by Aleksandra Layland is a colorful picture book that covers the wonders of the fictional land of Kimbria. As a part of Layland's Windflower Saga, this book celebrates the racial diversity and friendships shown throughout the series. With...

Cleo’s entire life could be summed up in a single word—blissful! From delicious food and cozy beds to toy baskets and board games, she possessed everything she ever wanted. Her cat tree is one of a kind. However, her picture-perfect days turned sour with the...

Maxwell's Demon by Megan Mackie is a sci-fi children's book that follows the adventures of two unlikely friends. Pavlov, a dog, always thought he was a good boy who obeyed the professor's rules and happily took part in his experiments. But his life turns upside...

Moon Cheese is the Best is a fascinating book that dives into the world of cheese and its cosmic origins. Alyssa Andrews takes readers on Kaylene’s delightful journey through the history, science, and flavors of moon cheese when she follows the arrows to reach the...

Grinza's Orchard by Leonard I Eckhaus is an enthralling story about a gypsy family. It follows Grinza Lovell, a gypsy girl born in 1890 in the small village of Cojasca, Romania. When Grinza was five, her parents planted a cherry tree in their front yard...

P.T. Grumbles: A Christmas Story by Helen Stehlin Hunter, with illustrations by Sarah Miller, is a poignant and original story for the holiday season. P.T. Grumbles is a well-known and respected critic who focuses on the negative when writing his reviews. One magical Christmas Eve,...

The Fickle Pickle and More Zanytown Tales! by Jeff Eisenbaum includes characters like Chuck, who is the world’s most famous pickle, and Kai, who is way too tall to fit in a photograph. Being a twin is so much fun, it’s like looking in the...

I initially chose to read The Unsuper Adventures of Norma by Mark Svartz because of the colorful, fun-looking, and ethnically mixed children on the cover art. The illustration looks professionally done and has quite an overall appeal. However, as I began to read, I was...