Some kids see problems. Others see possibilities. In Amanda Aizu’s Mika Makes It Work!, readers meet a young girl named Mika, who handles every dilemma with a little creativity, confidence, and by saying: “I’ll make it work!” She’s full of ideas, and she isn't afraid...

The Kindness Bus by Barbara Ann Elder is about a girl named Jess. The story follows Jess, who doesn't love everything about school—homework, for one, she could do without. But every morning, she's first in line for Bus 252, and it's easy to see why....

The Further Adventures of Erig the Earwig by Andy Evans is a well-written book that takes children on a trip into nature to learn about insects, their unique behaviors, and features. Andy begins by introducing two best friends, Erig, an earwig, and Bob, a copper...

Mortimer & Lily: Moose in Training by Kathie McMahon is a middle-grade novel that follows the cheerful and imaginative Lily Robertson as she begins third grade in Peabody, Wisconsin. Lily narrates the story with humor, curiosity, and nonstop energy, introducing readers to her family, her...

Monkey Madness: Tiger Trials is a children's adventure story by J.P. Arkontaky. Born to the current Rainforest Queen, Tilly the Tiger cub must pass the Tiger Trials to fulfill what she feels is her destiny. But when an imaginary monkey unexpectedly starts distracting her, Tilly's...

Lilah the Flower Girl for Hire by Isi Emefieh is a thought-provoking and fun read. Lilah, a seven-year-old girl, is a hardworking entrepreneur; her flower girl business is very popular. She can perform her duties no matter what the size or theme of the wedding....

Wise Home by A. K. Frailey will teach children how wonderful it is to live in harmony with nature and spend time with family. The story is told from the perspective of an older woman remembering her experiences as a seven-year-old girl whose parents sent...

Get Through This Book by Brett Rumfelt is an interactive picture book that follows a bright green character who desperately tries to make it through the pages of a story. Convinced the book looks boring, the character decides the quickest solution is simply to get...

Bushy Tail (The Curious Squirrel) is a children’s picture book written by Florence P. Bullis with illustrations by Luz M. Rodriguez. It tells the story of an inquisitive gray squirrel that has a unique encounter with a family of campers in the woods. In the...

In Your Message Will Get Through by Andrew Ceroni, Steve Pfeifer wants to take his family to visit Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole. The kids really look forward to the adventures awaiting them. One Saturday afternoon, five days after Thanksgiving, the family embarks on...