In Thomas Key Maddox's picture book, Jack the Puddle Jumper, readers are introduced to the peaceful town of Pockinshook, where rebellious young Jack bucks the rules by doing what he loves the most: jumping in puddles. Much to the chagrin of the townspeople, Jack isn't...

In Caterpillar Wants to be a Cow by Regina Puckett, Tiny Caterpillar is learning about the world around him. He sees all kinds of other creatures: a puppy, a kitten, a horse and a cow. He wants to be all of them because each one...

Broken Heart by Martha Ramirez is a story about a little girl who is going through heart surgery. The book is helpful for children who have congenital heart problems. Julia has a broken heart. That is what her mother tells her twin sister, Stefanie. She...

On That Night Called Halloween by Kris Knight is a collection of poems for kids that revolve around the theme of Halloween. The poems are funny and full of whimsy. The stories told through these poems are cute and they are perfect for a child...

The Monster on Top of the Bed (Suzy & Karrit) (Volume 1) by Alan H. Jordan is a bright and cheerful story book for kids. Suzy hears funny sounds underneath her bed - blimp, blop, bloop - and she finds it difficult to go to...

Josh’s Wild Imagination by Pam Funke immediately grabs the attention with the catchy title. I wondered from the start what Josh was going to get up to and it was amusing as his tummy began to grumble and he looked everywhere for a monster, not...

Short Stories for Kids: Fun Stories for Children by Karen Cossey is a compilation of eleven short stories with lots of magic and even more fun. From Grandma who is not allowed to use magic, to a different take on the classic Cinderella story; there’s...

The Adventures of Mr. McGuire and Friends by K.A. Yodock is the delightful and whimsical story of Mr. McGuire who has many adventures during the long absence of his parents. Mr. McGuire lives in the beautiful countryside of New England. All his friends - Miss...

I Love to Eat Fruits and Vegetables by Shelley Admont is a delightful book for children that introduces them to healthy eating habits. Jimmy the little Bunny loves sweets and always wants to eat them. Jimmy wants to eat only sweets instead of the lunch...

We Can’t Move At Christmas! by Steve Altier tells the story of a family’s move across the country from Florida to Ohio, just days before Christmas. The children, Gabby and Maddox, are worried that Santa won’t be able to find them if they move so...