Fireflies are so magical! In Lightning Bug Lights by Jason Paul, we meet little Edamarie who has a big imagination. Her mother is reading her a story when Edamarie suddenly asks, “Why do lightning bugs flash at night?” Her mother doesn’t know the answer and...

W. P. Osborne has written an encouraging book for children who have lost a loved one. In Away: A Children's Book of Loss, the author gently and tenderly approaches a subject that is much too common today. Osborne uses the theme of a loving father...

It has been said many times that life is like a dance. There’s the waltz, the foxtrot, the swing, and many other dances that swirl us around through life. A little boy shares a love of dance with his Grandma Ging Ging. From the time...

Dads sometimes have simple tastes. They like cars, sports, or a favorite food. I Love You More Than Cheeseburgers: A Father’s Love by Kaylor Wiedenbeck is a story about a dad. You can probably guess what his favorite thing is … cheeseburgers! He loves all...

There are all kinds of pets; dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, snakes, and so on. In My Ginormous Bearded Dragon by Rachelle Jones Smith, a little girl has a slightly unusual pet, a cute little bearded dragon. When he first arrives, he fits in a fish...

Books, books, books, Lila Lou loves books. In Lila Lou’s Little Library by Nikki Bergstresser, we meet Lila Lou. Her house is filled from top to bottom with books. Her Mom thinks she has too many books so Lila Lou comes up with a plan...

Super Max has returned in a new adventure. In Super Max’s Hero Surprise by Heather E. Robyn, Max and her classmates are attending a school assembly. Awards are being handed out for attendance and good grades when suddenly all eyes turn to Max. Max decides...

What Should I Do When I Feel Angry? is an educational children’s book by Charlie Lumière. It is a wonderful book that teaches toddlers a healthy way to deal with their anger and feel better. The author shares an alternative to the usual reactions a...

Jojo Giraffe’s Big Laugh is another entry in the EQ Explorers: Little Adventures for a Big Happy Life series by Kim Linette. JoJo meets a little girl named Kali who is hiding in a tree, crying because she has been teased by the other kids....

I’m NOT Like Other Books by Meaghan Axel is not like any other book but has something for everyone. This metafiction picture book has a sloth, a narwhal, and a seal that serve as guides as they try to determine what this book’s purpose is....