ABC A Book of Crystals: An Alphabet Book by sisters Catherine Heaslip and Elizabeth Long is a visually appealing, educational children’s read. As the title suggests, it is intended to be used as a resource for teaching the alphabet. Unlike most editions I have seen...

Be inspired to reach for the stars with Shakti Girls by Shetal Shah and Kavita Rajput. This collection of poetry highlights the achievements, grit, and power of Indian women from a variety of backgrounds. We meet famous Indian-descent women like Mindy Kaling, along with Indian-born...

Imagine being nine years old and told you are going to leave not only the only home you have ever known but your entire country! Agnes, her mother, sister Elizabeth, and brother Robert take a journey from their home in Scotland across the ocean to...

Teaching children about penguins is a fantastic way to introduce them to the wonders of nature. They will understand the importance of conservation and the need to protect the environment. Penguins are social animals and have unique behaviors that make them special. Patricia Gleichauf provides...

Magical Elements of The Periodic Table: Presented Alphabetically by The Metal Horn Unicorns by Sybrina Durant is a creative educational book for children. It contains fascinating facts about twenty-five elements and one alloy of the periodic table. Each member of the Metal Horn Unicorn Tribe...

It’s the beginning of World War I and eleven-year-old Samuel’s family has booked to sail from South Africa to the United States. Securing passage is difficult enough, but the war is impeding safe passage. Then Samuel comes down with typhoid fever and is fighting for...

Orcas are intelligent mammals. They live in family groups and can do amazing things. Orcas: Beautiful, Intelligent, Talkative, Ferocious, and Fascinating! shares information about them in a clear way for children. Melanie Richardson Dundy begins by showing the body structure of an orca and explaining...

“Why didn’t anyone want to eat at the restaurant on Makemake?” Young readers love a good riddle, but for this one, perhaps it’s a good idea to learn something about a dwarf planet named Makemake. And perhaps one should learn how to pronounce it: “Mahk-ay-Mahk-ay.”...

Chuchito is a heartfelt children’s picture book written by Milagros Wallace about her nephew, Carlos Jesús. Chuchito is unique as it is a bilingual children’s book, written in Spanish and English. Milagros tells us about the love she has for Chuchito since he was born,...

Polly Sumner: Witness to The Boston Tea Party by Richard C. Wiggins is an engaging and informative read. This riveting historical account transports readers back in time as the key events that led to America’s independence unfold. These pivotal moments in history are told from...