Let’s Pretend by Eric Jacobson is the first picture book I have seen that would appeal to youngsters between the ages of two and seven – a wide but realistic target market. The secret lies in an intriguing illustration on every page. The youngest children...

I’m sure you’ve heard that a four-leaf clover is lucky, but finding one is difficult because most clovers have three leaves. And you’ve heard of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. But have you ever found the end of a rainbow?...

Library Monster by Laurel Lorenzini sees the book-eating monster, Howard, escape from his book; will the children be able to capture him, or will he destroy the library? When Miss Beth, the librarian, opens Hungry Howard Escapes, the monster in the book comes to life...

If you ever get a chance to visit Botanica, do not hesitate. You will find a spectacular garden housing the most exotic flora and fauna. Lady Allium, the devoted gardener, can give you an unforgettable tour of the premises. Of course, you would not be...

Little Saci-Pererê: No More Mischief by Rachelle Jones Smith, illustrated by Mykhailo Ridkous, is the tale of a cute little Brazilian mischief-maker. Saci is a trickster, similar to a genie. He can cause farm animals to misbehave. He can steal socks, and create a whirlwind....

Linus the Troll is written by Rosie Talley. It is the story of a young troll, Linus, who is a study in contrasts. The most outstanding aspect of the story is the way that Linus’s physical features are contrasted with his personality. Readers soon discover...

Red’s real name is Maureen, but she earned her nickname after a red sweater her Granny made for her that she always wore. Red and Granny are very close. When Granny calls for Red to visit, the little girl packs some freshly baked cookies and...

Lily and the Unicorn King by Kate Gordon is a horse lover's dream with adventure, magic, a wicked witch, and the power of friendship. Lily lives for every second she can get on her horse Rainbow and longs to compete in the Pony Club championship....

Do you know the story of Little Red Riding Hood? Well, Bethany Stahl’s new story, Little Red: Meeko’s Nutty Tales, might change your mind. The story starts with a very old squirrel named Meeko. Meeko settles in his rocking chair, surrounded by his friends who...

Little Medusa desperately wants to play outside with the other children. The only problem is, like her namesake in Greek mythology, whenever people look into her eyes, they turn into stone. And, like the Greek mythological monster (though Little Medusa is only a child and...