In Celeste is a Star by C. Park, Celeste is scared to play with her friends. She is afraid to get on the swings or go down the slides in the playground. “What if I fall? What if I don't do it right?” are the...

Cheecho’s father has been gone for a long time and Cheecho doesn’t understand why. In Manuel Padilla Jr.’s Cheecho the Magnificent Magico, Cheecho learns that he has some magical powers, he just doesn’t know how to use them. All he wants to do with his...

It used to be that the difficult decision for parents and guardians was whether or not to allow children to watch television and which shows were safe entertainment. Now technology is dominating the dilemma. In Joshua McGrath’s Can i Have a Phone?, Leo is distraught...

Unfortunately, we live in a world of pain and suffering. Children should never be the victims of intentional and malicious attacks that can harm them for life. In Cam Creates a Hero by Dagmara Sitek, we meet Cam, who lives in a foster home with...

Carers vs Crooks written by Chip Colquhoun and Pauline Cordiner, and illustrated by Korky Paul, consists of two short stories aimed at young children. The stories, based on Scottish and Colombian folk tales, are retold here by the authors. The first one follows Cauld Johnnie,...

Two orphans manage to escape from the orphanage to go on a trip of a lifetime. They go to a place called Cookie Island. Two Beach Bugs, Spudss and Specks, are their official tour guides who give them a tour of the island. It is...

What happens when an 11-year-old decides to rebel by ditching school and has billionaire scientist parents? Scott Charles explains the possibilities in Crystal Clash. With five robot butlers and an awesome rooftop jacuzzi, Stevie Morris is a billionaire's son who thinks there is no need...

Charli's Adventure Journal, Destination: Victoria, Texas and Beyond is an intriguing guidebook following Charlotte Beatriz Phieffer's adventures, or Charli for short. Author Cheryl Johnson has young readers tag along with Charli as she explores her hometown. After giving historical background information about Victoria, Texas, such...

Clarity of Sight by Dani Resh is the second book in the Magic Shoe series. The book primarily deals with Underfoot, a magical realm situated underground. Underfoot is going through a tumultuous time and Maria, the narrator, must keep fighting alongside her friends to save...

Heartwarming tales of friendship, love, and environmental harmony highlight the interconnectedness between all beings, reminding us of the importance of preserving and cherishing the natural world. Corky Tails: Tales of a Tailless Dog Named Sagebrush by Joni Franks starts with Never Summer Mountains, a remote...