The False Queen is a fitting title for this fable by Tuula Pere. One drizzly morning, Viola steps onto Swing Island, wearing a white lace dress and a toy crown, and by midday, the little fairy island population had convinced itself that a queen from...

Katie Otey beautifully and humorously captures the struggles of growing up with siblings, especially when they have differing personalities, as is often the case, in this endearing, illustrated children’s book, Izzy’s (Almost) Epic Day. Izzy is an eleven-year-old sixth grader with an overactive imagination that...

Mealtime at the Zoo by James Williamson is a lovely children’s book with adorable and colorful illustrations by Ayesha Masood. James, the quirky monkey butler, serves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and much more to an eclectic array of zoo animals. The pictures are delightful...

The Healer Cat by Tuula Pere, illustrated by Klaudia Bezak, is an adventurous children's book that follows Celesse, a healer cat known for her gentle demeanor and magical abilities. One snowy night, her tranquil life is interrupted when a frantic mother hare arrives seeking help....

If you think flies are disgusting, you’re not alone! Flies are a nuisance at picnics, they buzz in your face, and their larvae might be the worst thing about them. But Flyboy doesn’t see himself as a pest. Instead of focusing on the bad reputation...

Poopy Town by Eric Allen Jacobson begins with a lighthearted and unique premise: successful toilet training can be fun. There is little question that the whiff of a filled diaper is not particularly pleasant, but a change centered on helping a child re-envision the bathroom...

Bobby Bear, Freddy Fox, and the Big Five Safari Adventure by Dean Jacques is an engaging children's adventure story. Bobby Bear and Freddy Fox are the best of friends but they love to compete against one another. When their parents announce a holiday, an African...

Millie & Marty Muldoon Miss Out by R.S. Prinzo is a children’s picture book. Millie and Marty don’t like bedtime because they think they are missing out on fun when they go to sleep. Every day, they find a clue that proves their parents are...

Harriet: Adventures of a Honey Bee, written by Diane Belinfanti with illustrations by Sol Casemajor, is about Harriet, a young bee who wants to know her purpose in the hive. From the stories of her sister Beatrice and her observations, Harriet gets an insight into...

Flowers, Plants and Fascinating Facts: First Reference for Children by Gloria D. Gonsalves is a first-rate educational children’s book. It is enriching and comprehensive, comprising 170 pages, with 2 pages per flower/plant/tree. One page consists of information including interesting and useful facts and, most importantly,...