We all know what the ‘Terrible Twos’ refers to, and Kanika Wilkins has so vividly captured this phrase in her new book, “Terrible, Too.” On the day Nikki turned two, she not only turned two years-old, but she went into that terrible stage too. She...

Tom, 12, and Abby, 11, are the resident mystery hunters and solvers in the town of Pismo. The brother and sister duo are out on a new adventure of finding out the lost lasagna recipe of the Orange Surf Restaurant. Will they be successful in...

"The Worry Glasses: overcoming anxiety," written by Donalisa Helsley and illustrated by Kalpart, is an excellent way to discuss worries and anxiety and how children can cope with this. MJ worries a lot and her worries interfere with her everyday life. There are also special...

This is a quite compelling and yet different kind of book that addresses bullying in schools. It is well organized and will keep the attention of the kids reading it. It is a great tool for parents and teachers to use to talk about this...

"Together Again" a children's book written by Laurie Stephens and illustrated by Sharon Grey. It is a must-have for any family with adopted children. This tells the story of a mother and daughter who are joined together through adoption. The baby girl is born in...

Mortimer wasn’t sure about a monster the bird was telling him about, but Boo Woolly turned out to be a nice monster, taking him to a wonderful colorful place full of fun and candy. Mortimer really liked Boo Woolly and wanted to be his friend,...

Having two boys under the age of 10, I am always looking for funny, informative and educational books that will keep their attention. Johnnie Blackwelder's book, "The Posmenatt Way" is a perfect example of one of those books. This book is both informative and highly...

"The Donkey That No One Could Ride" written by Anthony DeStefano and illustrated by Richard Cowdrey is a must-read and a must-have for everyone's collection! The donkey is weak and small and unable to carry anyone or do anything. The donkey is cast away by...

"The Little Rose" is a beautiful story written by Sheri Fink and illustrated by Mary Erikson Washam. Little Rose was surrounded by weeds and never felt as if she fit in with them. Little Rose was teased, called names and treated poorly by those around...

It's nice to see diversity represented in a children's book, with illustrations of children in color and names that aren't your basic Mary and John. Good job, Donalisa Helsley (author). The story is presented so wonderfully as it describes a typical household of two sisters who...