Are you a bucket filler or a bucket dipper? Not sure what these are? Well, you see, everyone has an invisible bucket. When it’s full, the person is happy. When it’s empty, the person is sad. A bucket filler is someone who helps fill someone...

I Can Help Take Care of Me is an educational story about Diabetes (Type 1) written by Yerachmiel B. Altman. This illustrated children’s book, written completely in rhyming poetry and using soft toys as patient, parent and doctor, talks of how the author was diagnosed...

In The Blackberry Patch by Gina McKnight, picking wild blackberries is a very rewarding experience but the process is not all fun and games. That is why, before heading into the forest for the berries, one needs to wear protective gear and get all slathered...

The Tree Watcher by Christopher P. Stanley is an inspiring and beautifully crafted children’s book. A little boy sits at the base of a huge, old tree and gazes up in wonder. The reader is invited to ponder at the size of the tree, what...

Traits Alive: Famous Creature Similes Expanded by Ken Bolden is a great book for children. The book features 28 different animals, the similes that they are known for, and random facts about each animal. Adults may also learn a few things about animals from this...

In A Pickle Over Pandas is probably the most NECESSARY book I've reviewed this year and I've reviewed quite a few. I think it is a must-read for anyone with children. The PANDAS in this children’s story is not describing our furry black and white...

Out of the Mouths of Babes: Praises From the Heart by Carolyn M Ellison is a short children’s story full of collective images and writings from the viewpoint of children in how they express their feelings of love, warmth, peace, God, gratefulness and the elements...

Justin Gregg's 22 Fantastical Facts About Dolphins reveals many known and unknown facts about dolphins. The book has a collection of weird and unexpected details about this mammal. Though there is no shortage of dolphin factoids, the author shares 22 of his dolphin science facts....

It's All Good! Accepting Life's Uncomfortable Moments (Being Awesome!) (Volume 5) by Tracy Bryan is an uplifting book for young readers that teaches them that life is not always filled with good moments and happiness, and it's okay to go through some uncomfortable moments once...

Flowers in Greek Mythology by Mary Black is a fascinating book that throws light on the association and significance of certain flowers in Greek mythology. It is not only informative but also educational and gives a peek into Greek mythology and the stories behind the...