The Very Delicious Strawberry: Twenty Illustrated Zen Stories Adapted for Children is written by Tim Johnson. What is Zen Buddhism? Is it a philosophy that can help children understand their place in the universe? Or, is it something far too complex in its simplicity to...

In What We See in the Stars by Kathe Yuksel, a child rides along with his/her (the reader isn't sure which) mother to take Dad to work. It's very early in the morning and no one has eaten breakfast yet. The sky is still dark...

Katie and the North Star by Katie and Bethany Lopez is a delightful story of a fallen star that Katie finds lying in the hay one morning. Polaris, the star, thinks she must have fallen down during the meteor shower the previous night. Polaris takes...

Want to learn information on how to best interact with and relate to your new little one? D.A. Batrowny brings you a wonderfully illustrated tale that does just that (without turning into a factual overload that knocks you upside the head). There are two sections...

Spring-Heel’d Jack, a shadowy, daemon-like figure with red eyes, metallic claws and breath like blue fire, terrorized Londoners and was immortalized in the penny dreadfuls of the Victorian era. In Spring-Heel’d Jack by E.J. Hagadorn and wickedly gifted Gorey-esque illustrator Sophie Lees, ol’ Spring-Heel is...

A children’s book that educates, entertains, and offers real tools for coping with a life-threatening health issue is a rare find. It’s Cool to Bring Your Own Cupcake: A Children’s Food Allergy Awareness Book by Leanne Sebastian and Lora Cipriano is just such a book....

Adventures With Andy and Susie: A Stormy Weekend by Donna Hall is an imaginative and exciting storybook for children. Andy sets off on an adventure, armed with his goggles, field clothes and flashlight. The story is narrated by Susie the cat. She keeps a check...

Dori's Gift (a Mom's Choice Award Recipient) by Angie Wilson is the tale of Dori, a young girl who is celebrating her seventh birthday and hoping for a birthday present from her parents. The family live in the mountains and have to work hard every...

Cardboard Box Dreams: A Little Imaginators Story by Steven Fulfer is a story with a beautiful concept. Chloe, Eli and Seth have moved into a new neighborhood but they haven't yet made any new friends. Though their mom tells them to go out and make...

Owlie Learns to Fly by Meaghan Fisher is the cute story of little Owlie who is a bit nervous about learning to fly. His brothers and sisters are excited, but Owlie is apprehensive about going on his first flight. Owlie hears from his brother how...