When I was young, we used to play a party game of telling a story using as many types of candies as possible. Jennifer Morhaime uses this premise for her children's book Sweet Halloween. Mr. and Mrs. Goodbar plan to go out for the evening...

Storytelling is one of the hallmarks of civilization. This feature is what makes humans different from all other animals. Conrad J. Storad wrote Story Monsters Among Us: A Brief History of Human Storytelling to share the history of various storytelling styles. If you have ever...

Sana and Clara: The Heirs of Nature is written and illustrated by eight-year-old Sana Vinoth. Sana and her friend Clara are excited to be celebrating Clara's birthday by attending a sleepover at the local museum. As the girls walk to the museum, Clara shows Sana...

Simon’s Rocket to the Moon (Simon’s Tree House Adventures), written by Stephen G. Bowling and illustrated by Vitali Dudarenka, is a beautifully illustrated children's book about a little blue bird named Simon, who dreams of what it would be like to go to the moon,...

This book is a quick read with lots of excellent illustrations. Your child will enjoy learning about safety when out in public. Stephanie Chan wrote Staying with Adults Outside because she loves children and is concerned for their safety. Children can easily be distracted and...

Simon Sucks His Toes by Alyssa Stiles is part of the Choose Your Own Path: Oral Habit Series. Simon is a three-toed sloth. His toe-sucking habit is not only painful but also makes it difficult for him to do the things he enjoys. Set up...

When children face new challenges in life it is normal for them to experience strong feelings such as having doubts and even negative thoughts about themselves. Adults can help children by teaching them to adopt a positive point of view. Search for Silver Linings: The...

Stand Tall: The Chronicles of Buster and Bean by Teju Akande is heartwarming and inspiring as it celebrates the uniqueness of human individuality. At the center of the story is young Buster, who lives in the village of Bon Mot with his mom, dad, and...

Shadow Songs: A Flora Figglesworth Fantasy by Baxter B. Bramatti is the latest entry in the series. Flora's home is surrounded by a majestic forest. One evening Flora wakes up hearing music coming from the woods. She sets out to find the source of the...

Scoochie and Skiddles: Fun at Gramma's tells the story of two cousins who love to be together and have lots of adventures. This time they go to Gramma's house and between the three of them they spend a day full of enjoyment. Among their activities,...