I Hear Bears is a picture book written by C. C. Wolf, with illustrations by Shannen Marie Paradero. It follows a curious little girl who wakes up at night to a strange sound. She embarks on a search around her house to discover the source...

Rooster and Squid: Bowling Burglar by Jen Cole is a well-written, insightful story that exceptionally blends mystery and humor. Rooster, a golden retriever, and Squid, a cat, were rescued by Wilson and Gen, who were both doctors at an animal hospital. Wilson and Gen had...

The Wandering Adventures at Hobart Mill by Dustin C. Kinard is an enthralling adventure for children, following an eleven-year-old boy, Malachi Halladay, who wishes to be like his parents, brave world travelers. Malachi just lost his parents in a plane crash and must move from New York to...

Josh has a surprise package awaiting him after school. It’s from his Granddad. He unwraps it carefully and discovers a strange, blue stone inside. He studies it closely, but he doesn’t know what its significance is. In Mary Ann Hake’s Just a Piece of Stone,...

The Marvel of Maneo and The Moon by James D. Rosenberger follows Maneo, a lonely boy affected by the COVID pandemic, mostly due to isolation, as his life changes. His parents decide to homeschool him, leading to a lack of real social interactions, especially with...

Something in the Basement by Malika Oakley is a charming and slightly spooky children’s story that invites readers to confront fear with curiosity, courage, and a touch of humor. The tale unfolds with a childlike voice and perspective, capturing the universal childhood experience of imagining...

Ten-year-old Benjamin Zither believes that he and his basset hound, Blue, are detectives. After all, they figured out the riddle of Benjamin's unknown dad. What better way to show off his investigative and detective skills than to solve the mystery of the bully? Benjamin’s best...

Join four friends on their exciting adventure in an unlikely place with Michael Wuehler's Jasper and the Junkyard Giant. Within the peaceful neighborhood of Willowbrook lies a tree fort where four young boys meet every day to discuss their plans. The four friends, Jasper, Richard,...

Call Me May by Becky Feldmann centers on May, an eleven-year-old girl in 1932, dealing with the aftermath of her father’s sudden death. Following his passing, she takes on the responsibility of caring for her family, including her mother, who is deeply affected by grief,...

Artesia by Kevin Karr is a magical children’s fantasy where siblings Lucas and Lucy go on an unexpected adventure. When they stumble upon a mystical painting by Leonardo Da Vinci during a school museum trip, they are transported to a fantastical realm filled with dragons,...