Mom and Dad are frustrated that their daughter no longer sleeps because of the monsters she believes lurk around her room at night, so they decide to embark upon a little mission to find out who the monsters are and where they go when they’re...

I officially have a humongous case of the yawns, thanks to the book My Unicorn and the Very Contagious Case of the Yawns (Sleepy Kids Series). This is such a creative, unique book that I can't wait to read to my own kids. I found...

Calico Rae: The Twisted Towers is a work of fiction in the fantasy and paranormal subgenres. It is aimed at younger readers and was penned by author Doug Weller. The book follows plucky young adventurer Calico who discovers she has a magical bond with a...

Caren Cantrell’s debut children’s novel The Sun Thief falls into the sci-fi, action, and adventure genres. Set in the year 2450, the story follows a group of Galactic Preservation Academy graduates, Manny, Cira, and Taran, as well as their nemesis Dasch. They embark on the...

People of the Sun is the third book in The Eye of Ra series by Ben Gartner. John and Sarah's trip to their Aunt Lorraine's home in Santa Cruz, California, doesn't quite turn out the way they thought it would, as an unexpected earthquake leads...

A challenging event in some children's lives is when they become older siblings for the first time. Anita Zurbrugg has put a humorous twist on this life passage in her book My Brother is an Alien. In this rhyming text, a young boy is sure...

Shirl has shortened her name from Shirley because she doesn’t like the letter ‘y.’ She doesn’t remember being born, so she believes she must be from somewhere out in space – an outer space alien. When she’s served creamed spinach and decides it smells “worse...

Bubble Head, Boo! Happy Clean Halloween! is an excellent addition to any bookshelf and will be a go-to read for families for generations to come. The short story and easy-to-read text are perfect for bedtime or a quick read. Misty Black’s writing is engaging and...

Hugo von Hector the Kids' Art Collector, written by Whitney Beatty and primarily illustrated by Allyson Arrogante, is a children's picture book that tells the story of an unfulfilled artist in a magical realm. Hugo von Hector loves to create art but feels the work...

Paradise Pearl is a short play written by Rebecca Lott. There is great pleasure in reading plays, and Paradise Pearl is nothing short of that; it has been a delight to read. It takes place in Sophie and Tubert’s room. It’s time for bed, and...