James Lamar and the Empty Jar by Haley Argyle is a heartwarming story about using one's imagination to make friends. It follows James Lamar, a young boy who struggles to interact with his classmates during recess. When he gets home, his mother notices his sad...

Many cultures use the stork as the bearer of children. Chiara Sandri uses this theme to present a cute children’s story in Juliet Stork: Mission North Pole. Juliet is introduced as the only nurse who delivers babies from the World Baby Animal Nursery. Mommy and...

Jesus, Take the Wheel by Gina Kirkland takes young readers on a journey that begins when the main character’s trip goes awry. Afraid, the woman prays to Jesus asking him to guide her, and he answers her by showing her how it is all...

Jumpy Joey the Red Kangaroo written by Marilyn Helmer and illustrated by Paul Hock is a charming introduction to Australia’s most famous marsupial. Filled with fun, interesting facts in this informative text, the book is educational for older children and perfect for young children who...

Juliette's Web by Andrea Hyatt is a heartening children’s book that is a wonderful fit for beginning readers. Juliette is a delightfully friendly spider with a cousin who became famous after spinning an impressive web atop the Eiffel Tower. Captivated by her cousin Antoinette, Juliette...

Any situation can be viewed by people either positively or negatively. It depends on the mindset of each child as to which point of view they will take. Journey to the Bright Side will help young readers have a more optimistic view when facing different...

Jesse True is an almost normal boy. The difference between Jesse and all the other boys and girls is that Jesse glows a different color depending on his emotional state. Emotions are powerful and can control you. Part of a child’s growing up is learning...

Jill Out of the Box by Rachelle Jones Smith is about a toy who loves springing up and surprising whoever is waiting on the other side. Jill always looks forward to the moment the handle is turned and she is wound up, ready to jump...

Jig, a dog who lives with a wonderful family, decides one day to go for a walk by himself and follow the smells of the city. Different people selling different types of food stir his hunger, and he can’t help but drift around the city,...

Jojo Giraffe’s Big Laugh is another entry in the EQ Explorers: Little Adventures for a Big Happy Life series by Kim Linette. JoJo meets a little girl named Kali who is hiding in a tree, crying because she has been teased by the other kids....