As a child, I had a special friend who played the ukulele. Everywhere he went, he carried his ukulele and led groups of children and adults in a lively sing-song. When he moved to Yukon, he took his ukulele with him and he was given...

My Love is Forever by Dara M. Witte illuminates the depths of what being a mother means as she speaks to her gently nestled baby. Even before her child was born, visions of happiness overflow. When she begins to contemplate her child's future, the magnitude...

Doctor visits can be intimidating for children. But if they understand the procedures and know what to expect, the experience will be more enjoyable. For these cases, we have There's a Stegosaurus in My Tonsils by Nat Gibson. The story is about Liam, a boy...

Medicine has a purpose – to heal. It’s not a treat; it’s not candy. Too much medicine can be harmful, just as taking someone else’s medicine can make you sick. In Dr. Kathleen Humel’s Sweetie, That’s Not Sweets!, a young girl, sick with a...

How to Handle Bullying by Samuel John is a children's picture book that aims to educate young readers on how to spot and stop bullying. It is an anti-bullying guide that encourages children to report physical and verbal violence to teachers and parents. The book...

Pour Nimbus! is a children's picture book written by S. Blaise Juncaloe and illustrated by Harriet Rodis. It tells the story of Nimbus, a cloud that brought rain to the town of Paradiso. One day, residents of the town complain about the rain when Nimbus...

Sirius, the Brightest Star in the Sky by Sue Elias opens with a young boy pointing to a star and asking his mother its name, which is Sirius. His mother also tells him that a long time ago Sirius was a kind and helpful star,...

Miso and Kili's Flying Adventures: New Island Friends is a children’s picture book written by J.M. Chrismer with illustrations by Ilya Fortuna. The story follows Miso the ragdoll and his friend Kili as they embark on a thrilling journey across the ocean. They explore the...

A Girl Who Found Her Pulse is a children's picture book by Abhi Sharma. When seven-year-old Kelly catches a cold, her mom takes her to the doctor. At the clinic, Kelly sees a strange device with cords, but her mother reassures her that this is...

Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! by Mia Wenjen is a fun children’s story. It’s time for Boxer Baby’s nap, and it’s down to Dad to get her to sleep. But Boxer Baby is famous for refusing to take a nap. The battle is on as Dad...