"Too Clever IV: Jeanie’s Most Prized Possession" was written and illustrated by Julia E. Antoine. Antoine is the administrator of a vocational school and a prolific author. This is her sixth children’s book. Jeanie loved to play the violin. It is her dream to own...

Sox found himself in an alien world when he was born. His mother was there with him and he quickly adapted. It was very sweet listening as his mother explained things. When children excitedly and loudly approached the new foal, he rushed to warn his...

This is a heartfelt, well-written story to teach children how to perceive other children with disabilities. It has a good pace, a strong theme, and beautiful black and white drawings on its pages. The protagonist is real and likable, and makes you care for his...

Jennifer Smith has made a strong debut in the middle school novel market. "The Storm Makers" is a fanciful story about a twin brother and sister who appreciate both science and magic. A mysterious stranger lurks about the family farm and the twins figure out...

"The Adventures of Oreo and Algonquin: The White House Tour" by Leah Taylor Jefferson introduces young readers to past Presidents. The star of this book is a miniature horse named Oreo. Oreo’s great-grandfather belonged to Teddy Roosevelt. When Oreo’s human mom and dad take him...

"Game-Day Youth: Learning Basketball’s Lingo" by Suzy Beamer Bohnert offers the true novice a simple resource for understanding the game of basketball. Designed as a handy reference, the book begins with a 12-page overview of the basic rules and skills such as footwork, dribbling, passing,...

Great blistering barnacles! Our hero, young reporter Tintin (with a nose for news) stumbles across a find among the odds and ends at the Old Street Market: a model of The Unicorn, a ship which belonged to Sir Francis Hannock, who lost his fortune...

Tim Kehoe's debut novel "Vincent Shadow: Toy Inventor" is a delight for young readers. Vincent is an eleven year old boy who lost his mother two years ago. His father has now remarried and Vincent has three stepsisters who annoy Vincent and make his life...

"The Top Secret Toys" by Tim Kehoe is the second in the 'Vincent Shadow' series and it conveys all the joys and surprises of the first book. Vincent is an eleven year old boy who is a natural at creating unusual toys. He goes to...

This is an excellent story for kids from eight to twelve years old but others will enjoy it too. It is easy to read and a great mix of an old-fashioned country family and a robot. The combination alone is very imaginative and the author's...