Benjamin Jay was a Bully is a children's book aimed at pre-school through first-grade kids, and is written by Emma Glover, a former elementary school teacher. It's illustrated by K.C. Snider, a wildlife artist and illustrator for children's books. Benjamin Jay is thwarted in his...

Gingerly by Terri Kelley is the story of a fifth grade outcast, a tall, overweight girl who dreams of being a dancer, but only dances in the privacy of her own bedroom. Gingerly Matson hates being larger than all of the other kids in her...

Almost Unbearable Tales by Christine Larsen is a collection of short tales which not only get into explaining why Ted Bear, esquire, needs glasses in a humorous fashion, (because our arms get shorter as we grow older), but run the gambit of possible subjects from...

Small Folk Rhymes by Christine Larsen is a delightful collection of rhymes that not only stir a child’s imagination, but they teach them about different animals, foods, and even a pair of shoes. The first part is full of witty rhymes that introduce each of...

Holly Horse and The Great Quest by Jennifer Loveless is a delightful book about Holly the horse, her adventures, and her meeting Gary the goat with whom she becomes very friendly. This is one of the best children's books I have read because it is...

Captain Pegleg and the Greatest Treasure by Graham Austin-King is a book apparently meant to entertain children, without teaching anything… and that’s just fine. Entertainment, after all, is the reason most adults read what they read. However, there IS a lesson to be learned from...

Billy and the Monster Who Loved to Fart by David Chuka is a children’s tale which ultimately attempts to teach children some basic manners, where the public discharge of flatulence is concerned. The little boy in this story, Billy, has a best friend who happens...

The Adventured Star by Pamela T. Chandler is a delightful story about Najma, the travelling star who moves to Abu Dhabi. During her stay there, she wishes to be the star of Abu Dhabi. The book has some excellent illustrations that complement the story. I found...

Ducky Duck Doesn't Want to be a Duck by Jenny Loveless is about a duck who wants to be anything else but a duck. Together with his friends, Ducky goes through different identities in a humorous little adventure. What an excellent book for children. I...

Ted Bear Esq. - His Photo Album (Small Folk Tales) by Christine Larsen is a pictorial delight. The book comprises short tales about Ted. It takes you through some of the important moments in Ted's life, and the things he holds dear such as his...