James believes he has his hands full with navigating life as a fifth grader. His strategy involves regular conversations with the friendly bus driver, Ms Tammy, about how to avoid his archenemy, Dylan. When his older sister Laura falls ill and is diagnosed with leukemia,...

Bootzie Boot Camp by Colleen Driscoll captures the essence of childhood, growth, and the unexpected joys of farm life. The book follows the journey of Benjamin, an energetic and mischievous eleven-year-old boy, who is sent to spend two weeks on a farm with Mr. Hayne’s...

In Dragon Pox by Camille Smithson, eleven-year-old Hayden’s curiosity lands him in deep trouble after he tries to return an orange tabby cat named Mr. Muffins to his new neighbors in the old Anderson house. Strange noises from their barn draw him inside, where he...

The Horses of Saddlers Ranch: Cloud by Alison Bellringer is a heartfelt and beautifully written story about friendship, trust, and the quiet lessons that come from caring for animals. Set on a working ranch in Kentucky, it follows three best friends, Coral, Tilly, and Lexie,...

Is it possible for one small act of kindness to make a big difference? Alison Bellringer’s The Wolf Cub tells the gentle, heartfelt tale of Lewis, a shy young boy living in a quiet village. His closest companions are the forest animals that live nearby,...

Butterfly Sea by Cynthia Mackey is a children's picture book about two siblings who set out to take a snapshot of a butterfly. However, as they wait to spot the butterflies they hope to find, they stumble on other marvels as well. As the older...

In The Time-Jinx Twins by Carol Fisher Saller, twins Kat and Ellie have accidentally stumbled their way into 1970 using a machine their mother has invented. The only problem is that they don’t know how to get back. They figure out a way to meet...

Food safety is essential, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle cannot be overemphasized. What better way to achieve this than by instilling these important habits from a young age? Birdie’s Picnic Party by Jessica McAnelly beautifully illustrates this concept in the story of a bluebird named...

Jamie's Journey: Cancer from the Voice of a Sibling by Sharon Wozny is a thoughtful children's book for all the siblings of cancer patients around the world to help them understand that their feelings are valid. The lives of thirteen-year-old Jamie and her ten-year-old sister, Jordan, are...

Secrets of the Sofa by Jason Soule is an adventurous story that captures the essence of childhood camaraderie and imagination. The story revolves around three friends, Jace, Ky, and Davi, who stumble upon a mysterious sofa stuffed with cash, setting off a chain of events...