Going to school can be daunting for youngsters because they face new situations in a different environment. However, this is the beginning of a learning path where they can make new friends. C.M. Harris shows them the advantages of going to school. She describes the...

Missy Moo and the Great Fart Mishap by Heidi Brooks is a joyful romp through the barnyard, featuring a cow with a knack for moonwalking and a heart full of rhythm. We’re with Missy Moo, the life of the farm, who spends her time dazzling...

Centuries ago, the Japsang, figurines of different creatures placed on the eaves of roofs, were revered by the Korean people as protectors of the palace. However, in recent times, the people did not seem to value the Japsang, so they ventured into something fun—music. At...

Aria is a quiet, pensive, caring girl. Wandering through the dry forest, she discovers an old oak tree with a vibrating lantern glowing inside. In Joe Sarkic’s The Lantern of Whispering Leaves, this lantern will bring hope to the village, hope for some rain to...

Mirabelle and the Sea Green Bathtub: Journey to the Coral Reef by Suzanne Elizabeth Murphy is an imaginative story about a young girl who loves the water, particularly the ocean. Mirabelle fancies herself as a mermaid but doesn’t live near the sea. She spends a...

I Bite the Bad Guys: A Tale of the Korean Tiger by MaryJo P. Glover, Debbi Kent, and Joan Suwalsky, with illustrations by Lee Woong Ki, is a culturally rich picture book that introduces young readers to the legendary Korean tiger, Horangi. Drawing from Korean...

Ameila, You Are! by Charlie Tran takes readers along for an exciting day at school with Amelia and her friends. Amelia's second-grade class is told they're having a talent show, and the students are enthusiastic about the news. When the teacher announces that sign-ups are...

Book Fair Week by Gail O’Bannon follows three enthusiastic boys as they eagerly await attending their school’s book fair. Readers follow along as Alex, Lance, and Lemon anticipate what they will discover and plan what books they will buy at the book fair, considering everything...

The Emerald Regal Guard and The Fern of Revival by Jason Lontz is a captivating story that follows the royal lizards of the White Oak Woods, who reside in Home Tree. Prince Leum and his brother Tobias grapple with their responsibilities after their father, King...

When Santa Was Single: A Cinderella Story for Christmas is a children’s storybook written by Beth Wellington, with illustrations by Yvette Gilbert. The story follows Clarissa, a young woman living in a town near the North Pole. She had an incredible childhood, raised by her...