Grandma Banana's Pet Pachyderm by Sabrena Lozo is a fun picture book for young children. One day Olly visits his Grandma Banana Ba Dooda Ba Da Da Spinach Frittata, also known as Grandma Banana for short, and asks what she's been up to. Grandma Banana...

Children can help in the home from a very young age. As they get older, they will appreciate the privacy of being in their own room, where they can do homework, rest, and play. They need a comfortable, safe, clean space. The Dust Bunny Invasion:...

It was a dark and stormy night. I never thought I’d get to use those opening words, first penned by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, but they describe this story exactly. The Scariest Story You’ve Ever Heard by Ron Keres and designed by Arthur Lin is intended to...

Jesse True is an almost normal boy. The difference between Jesse and all the other boys and girls is that Jesse glows a different color depending on his emotional state. Emotions are powerful and can control you. Part of a child’s growing up is learning...

Truckload of Trouble: Tails of Blueberry Street, Book Three is a delightful children’s book by Debbie Burton. Jen and Henry rescued Buddy the beagle and provide a loving and safe home for him. Buddy enjoys walks and treats and a birthday party that is celebrated...

The evil Dr. D. Stroy has developed a new breed of half dogs/half dinosaurs. DinoDogz: Eggzellent Adventure by Mystery Mike McHale and Mike Goldstein reminds me of the writing of H. G. Wells. DinoDogz is vastly different in that it is a children’s book. The...

The mind is an amazingly powerful organ. It controls all our actions and emotions. But, what many people don’t understand, is that the mind also controls our destiny. If our minds are full of “stinking thinking,” negative thoughts, we will limit our abilities. But, when...

Maurice McFadden understands dogs. He knows what dogs need and how important they are to humankind and expands on this theme in Blessings Are For Dogs Too. Dogs have a long history of blessing people, but Maurice wants us to remember that we need to...

The team effort of Kristina Schoettle, Elizabeth Welch, Stephen Welch, and Dominic Schoettle knocked the ball out of the park with The Bear in The Blue Bowtie. This children’s book is full of humor and rhymes. The writers are Kristina and Elizabeth, with illustrations by...

When we have thoughts that give us hope, optimism, and a good sense of humor, our days will be brighter. Our state of mind impacts how we act, which is why it is important to have the right perspective on life. A negative person stops...