What do you think happened in March 2020 when a hibernating bear family woke up from their long winter’s nap? They must have been surprised to find empty streets, masked people everywhere, and lineups outside grocery stores. Not to mention the empty shelves in the...

The Farm Shop, written by Devon Avery and illustrated by Ema Tepic, is a charming children’s picture book full of cheerful sights, sounds, and critters! The Farm Shop begins with young Kirelle and her (BKF) best kitty friend, Sam, going for a stroll. And right...

The Problem with Poppy by Emma Sandford (illustrated magnificently by Olena Osadcha) is a lovely story about being scared to make friends and about overcoming that fear. We can imagine how difficult it is for porcupines to form acquaintances! Rory is a boy tiger cub...

“Work like a captain, play like a pirate.” The Rowdy Rascal: Our Cranky Crew is a children’s picture book by Natasha Oliver. Captain Fitz and his crew on the ship called Rowdy Rascal have become extremely miserable, shabby, and untidy in their appearances. Jasper’s mother...

Who invented the earth, you might wonder? Well, the Great Inventor created it all, as well as the people and animals on earth. The Great Inventor wanted to see his creations both day and night. The only problem was, it was too dark at night....

In The Spectacular Duet of Miss Anna Odette, Kaitlyn May introduces us to a young second grader who enjoys both science and dance. Anna loves asking questions and investigating to find the answers. After school, she heads to dance class, where her scientific brain continues...

Rainbows are always so bright and cheerful but wait, in The Colors of Kindness, Panda meets a sad, gray rainbow. Rainbow’s colors get brighter with kindness, but she needs Panda’s help to make that happen. Panda is more than willing to help and lists several...

What do hungry foxes like? Chickens! In Suzanne Alexander’s book The Tip of the Tale, we meet a hungry fox who is searching for a delicious chicken meal. He spies a farm and heads there, only to see no chickens but a cat instead. When...

The Blomes and the Smooms and the Impossible Bridge, written by Heather Davis and illustrated by Corryn Webb, is about two very different creatures. Even though they live in a beautiful valley together, they do not get along at all. The Smooms value beauty and...

Cheryl Davies's story The Perfect Potion is about two witch sisters, Astrid and Luna. Just like Elsa and Anna from Frozen, Astrid and Luna seem very different from each other. Astrid is the older sister who makes amazing magical potions. Her little sister Luna never...