Have you ever had a green cake? No, not a mint cake, but a green cake, one made with pistachios. That’s right, pistachios, also “called the happy nut because they smile at you.” Well, at least that’s what Grandma says. She’s visiting Shani for the...

Dads are wonderful. They love their little girls and they enjoy spending time with them. But, one thing dads are not very good at doing is a little girl’s hair. Especially if it’s long and thick. As a little girl, I don’t think I could...

There’s nothing quite so strong and special as a mother’s love for her daughter. The mother-daughter bond begins at birth as the love from mother to newborn offers reassurance and care; it develops and strengthens throughout the growing-up years until such time as the daughter...

Helen by Simon Spence is a playful version of Greek mythology that will appeal to children. Zeus, the king of the gods, fell in love with Princess Nemesis. Through magic, he turned both of them into wild geese that laid an egg along the lake...

Tristan's Laboratory of ABCs by Christina Waters is an educational and informative book that teaches the alphabet using STEM elements. This science-related alphabet is engaging and will educate children on many scientific words. It is a good foundation of STEM for readers. Along with teaching...

The little boy in the story was upset; it was the eighth day in a row he had wet the bed, and after a few minutes, he realized it was only a dream. He was away from home and his parents and he could not...

The Power In Me by Meaghan Axel is a children’s educational book about anxiety. It is written from a child’s perspective who expresses how anxiety makes them feel. It states that anxiety can strike at any time, and it gives examples of what your child...

Moms are special. They play with us, take us on adventures, and listen to our stories. Best of all, moms are good at making us feel better. But what about Mom? There are so many chronic illnesses that affect people, even moms, and they can...

Daniel felt nervous when he went to school sometimes, though his friends were cool. Though he liked the clothes he wore to school, at times it worried him too. He was scared of raising his hand in class, but then he thought he could do...

Lazlo is the new student in his class. He’s nervous and shy, but Amina, who sits next to him, instantly makes him feel welcome. When they’ve finished math and reading, they are led to the music room. Lazlo is very excited about learning to play...