Colin the crab has a lot of friends and he’s always busy helping out with various construction projects in his community. In Tuula Pere’s Colin the Crab’s Friends, Colin enjoys his garden, his friends, and helping out where needed. He’s often working on Ms Catfish’s...

The days before Christmas are often the busiest time of the year, although the Perkson family took things one step further. Mrs. Perkson was busy creating knick-knacks all year long, with a penchant for handicrafts. Mr. Perkson amused himself by decking the home with an...

Russell J Fellows' Children of the Ancient Heroes brings readers into a world full of mystery, magic, and family bonds. The main characters are siblings Tirza and Eli Nesbit who both love adventure. This leads them to an abandoned and mysterious Victorian house in their...

Christmas Magic by Pamela K. Kinney is a beautifully envisioned tale that captures the joy and enchantment of the holiday season. The story highlights that Christmas is a time for everyone, not just humans, as it brings together a diverse array of creatures, both natural...

Colin the Crab Finds a Treasure, written by Tuula Pere and illustrated by Roksolana Panchyshyn, is a compelling tale about the true value of friendship, kindness, and humility. The story revolves around Colin, a modest and hardworking crab who does not indulge in expensive items....

Choices, Choices: Who Will I Be? by Dawn Renee Young is a children's book that looks at various career options through rhythmic wordplay. Each page presents a different profession, briefly describing the tasks and responsibilities associated with roles that include, but are by no means...

Celebrating Dragon Boat Festival by Eugenia Chu is a book of illumination – how a unique holiday is recognized in more than fifty countries, where, although modes of recognition may differ, the tenor of the festivities is much the same. Beginning in China, it takes...

Catalina Plays The What? is a heartwarming children’s book written by Antonia Aviles, with illustrations by Jasmine T. Mills. It follows the story of Catalina, a young girl doing a show-and-tell presentation about her favorite instrument, the double bass. Catalina nervously starts her presentation but...

Charlie B and Me by Fran Groover is a children’s picture book that follows Emma, a fourth grader adjusting to life in Alabama after moving from Chicago. Recently, she lost her mother and has been struggling to make friends and have fun. During summer vacation,...

Chico, by Cheryl Spears Waugh, is a story told in the first person from the standpoint of a young calf by that name. The book opens with Chico in trouble because he is an orphan. But he finds a home and becomes good friends with...