In Billy Baldwin’s The Boy, The Mermaid, And The Storm, a boy sets sail each morning and tells his mother he’ll be home for dinner, until one day he can’t, not until he conquers something. One day the boy sets sail, unaware that a storm...

It can be confusing for children to learn that their mother needs surgery, as this means making some changes to the family’s routine. To discuss the topic with them and answer their questions, Fei Zheng-Ward shares Getting Ready for My Mom’s Surgery. The author explains...

What a lovely little book. My First Fans, authored by Mariah Gibson and illustrated by Nithini Wathsala, is both a tribute to those who have passed and a tender exploration of grief. Suitable for children up to age 10, the book features an adorable, unnamed...

The Adventures of Moly, The Time Traveling Dog: Traveling on the Underground Railroad by David Gordon follows Moly’s next adventure. Moly is in the middle of an important and dangerous chapter in American history. Slaves are being rescued and taken to the Promised Land, where...

Baz the Bravest Smallest Chinchilla by Christina Goldberg is the story of a small, furry chinchilla who lived in the enchanted Willowbark Woods. Baz was the smallest animal in the woods, which made him rather unhappy. All the other animals who lived in the woods...

When you hear the word 'engineer,' what comes to mind? Maybe someone building a bridge or designing a machine. In So You Want to Be an Engineer by Linda Soules, children discover there's more to this profession than meets the eye. There are so many...

C.J. Karpinski’s What A Mess, This Princess Dress follows a young girl who’s bursting with anticipation for her best friend’s birthday celebration. The focal point of her day is a pristine, bright red princess dress made of silky fabric with a beautiful sheen. Unfortunately, she...

By learning about art and science, children can better appreciate the wonders around them. This also arouses their curiosity and interest in trying new things, which is why they need to learn about the historical figures who have shaped art and science. To guide young...

Being yourself isn't always easy, especially when you wish you could be like someone else. In Little Green by Arnold Rudnick, a frog living in a swamp sees a flock of geese soaring overhead. He thinks it would be wonderful to fly like them. Great...

Lucy Speckledot and the Nighttime Noises by J J Darling is a delightful Christian children's picture book about peace. While in bed and ready to fall asleep, Lucy hears a sound that confuses her. Then she hears other sounds. Each new one frightens and worries...