The Mum for the Job by Teena Raffa-Mulligan is the story of Chloe, a young girl who lost her mother to cancer. At one point the family begins to feel that they need someone to be the mother figure. Chloe sees a spark of hope...

She Dared to Be: The Legacy of Phillipa Maxine by Karri Theis is an enchanting and empowering tale that takes readers on a captivating journey through the life of a young girl named Phillipa Maxine, affectionately known as "Phil." The story is beautifully woven with...

Punny Jokes to Tell Your Peeps! by Lisa Ayotte is a collection of funny jokes for children. It begins with asking questions, to which the reply is assured to make you chuckle, laugh, and roll your eyes. To help young readers understand the jokes, there...

Did you know that the ocean is your friend? It’s also an important part of our lives. In short, it takes care of our planet which takes care of us. Anna Smithers, Laura Bingham, Laura Bontje, and Nino Aptsiauri have created a book, Ocean Full...

Momma Llama’s ABC Book of Latin America by Momma Llama & Friends is a multicultural picture book that teaches kids about different species, foods, places, and people that are part of Latin America. Discover where nachos and tacos are from, where there are volcanoes, piranhas,...

Children cannot wait to experience fun adventures together with amazing characters like Frizzy Lizzy. Frizzy Lizzy is a young girl, the youngest of three sisters, and lives in a beautiful house under an oak tree. She always has the habit of carrying her pocketbook with...

The Sunscreaming Summer by Dr. Tamara Lazic Strugar is a graphic story and the first in the Skinventurez series. Schools out, the summer holidays are here, and Mia and Luka are off on holiday with their family and friends. Luka is terrified of ghosts, and...

Starr of the Show is a story about friendship and making amends. Written by Leigh Reagan Alley, the book follows two best friends and fifth graders, Starr Solomon and Sunny Morgan, who used to be inseparable. When Starr inadvertently takes credit for the backpack Sunny...

Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World by Tania Moloney will appeal to anyone who wishes to make their children more aware of environmental issues. The Ninja asks pertinent questions about nature and the environment. The book mentions deforestation, ocean pollution, and global warming to make...

As a child, did you ever lie outside on a warm, sunny day and study the clouds in the sky? Brian Jay’s picture book Let’s Find Funny Faces! Clouds and the Imagination Series brings back my childhood memories of lying on my back, studying the...