Gus Goon Says Goon Morning by K.M. Walton is a children's story about Gus, a monster with three eyes and multiple limbs. Gus has a loving family and enjoys spending time with them. Unfortunately, because of his unusual appearance, most kids get scared when they...

In Gregorina's Hair by Milagros Wallace, we learn that Gregorina has a problem. Her hair is curly and thick and impossible to style. Her mother tries, but she doesn’t always have the time. Her siblings make fun of her and she’s easily angered by the...

Children need to learn not to give up if they want to achieve their goals. The path will not always be easy, and they could face many obstacles. If they understand what perseverance is, they will be able to succeed despite the challenges. This lesson...

Florence D. Blanding’s Grandpa’s Coming to Visit is an endearing rhyming children’s picture book about a young boy and his grandpa who is coming into town, and the fun that they have while he is staying with them. The illustrations, also created by the author,...

Goo On My Shoe by Jacqui Shepherd is a rollicking, rhyming romp. A young child puts on brand-new shoes but there is something wrong. A sticky substance is on the bottom of one shoe, posing the dilemma of what to do. The child spends some...

Good Puppy, Naughty Puppy, Sad Puppy, Happy Puppy by Florence D. Blanding tells the story of a boy named Tommy. The story starts on his birthday when he gets a surprise gift. A puppy! They end up naming the puppy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart after the...

Grandma’s Favorite Sundae by Dawn Grantham is a children’s picture book about a little girl named Sundae who wants to create something special for the fundraiser that is being held at her school. However, the true heart of the story is the bond that one...

Anything worth having is worth the wait. However, patient waiting is difficult. Araba visits her grandmother and learns the critical lesson of patient waiting. Nanette Dompreh's Grandma, It’s Raining Mangoes! helps children understand that waiting is part of life. Since we have to wait so...

When children are learning to save, they can find themselves in situations where it is difficult to manage their money or decide how to spend it wisely. Jennifer Lee shares a story that will allow young readers to reflect on this in Gemma's Shopping Adventure....

Entering school can be a big challenge for children. The transition from kindergarten to elementary school involves many changes. Children will have a more formal education and an interactive environment with new rules of coexistence. To make the first day of school more pleasant, the...