The Little Candle, written and illustrated by Iva Maurin, is a story of perseverance and courage. The little candle is originally part of a group of other cute, colorful little candles. Then, one day, there is a party, and all the candles line up to...

Millie & Marty Muldoon Miss Out by R.S. Prinzo is a children’s picture book. Millie and Marty don’t like bedtime because they think they are missing out on fun when they go to sleep. Every day, they find a clue that proves their parents are...

Stanley’s Standing Ovation! by Barbara Swisher Amundson is a heartwarming children’s book that beautifully captures the power of perseverance and curiosity. The story follows Stanley, a young boy who faces various challenges as he tries to find inspiration for his school science fair project. Despite...

If you are like most people, you have lost something before. It might be your keys or a comb, but it is frustrating. Think how frustrating it is for a child when something goes missing. That is the situation Barbara B. Thompson addresses in Have...

Ezra the Elevator's Challenging Climb, by Michael Booker and Erica Booker, is a beautiful children's book demonstrating the importance of inner strength and positive reinforcement when confronting life's challenges. Today is Ezra the Elevator's first day of service. He has a positive attitude and heartily...

In babysitting, patience, enthusiasm, and experience might be useful, but all it takes is a little imagination. Right? Easy-peasy! In This Book Stinks! by Ron Keres, Finn the Frog embraces the babysitting challenge. When a toddler opens Finn’s book, Finn confidently proclaims he is “a...

Gary and Gibby's Swirling, Twirling, Whirling Worries is a children’s picture book written by Tina Rafowitz with illustrations by Marty Harris. It follows Gary, a young boy who is about to transition from kindergarten to first grade. This should be an exciting period, but Gary...

Moly, an abandoned dog, was taken to the Maricopa County animal care shelter on the border of Tempe and Mesa. When Moly got there, her calm and well-behaved nature caught the attention of members of the Falcone Foundation, a secret lab facility that later adopted...

A Freezing Ski Trip is the fourth book in the I Did It Series by Tuula Pere. Siblings Liam and Lily are ready for a ski trip over a frozen lake to Pine Cottage but without their parents. After listening to their parents' advice, they...

In Search of the Holy Grail by Teresa Anne Power is a heartwarming introduction to chapter books for children in grades K-3. The story follows Little Mouse, a yoga-loving city mouse who moves to the countryside with his family. Sad to leave behind his best...