Sophie is a very brave and determined girl. When surgery leaves her paralyzed from the waist down and confined to a wheelchair, Sophie discovers new ways to do the things she loves. Like basketball. Before her surgery, she loved to play basketball, among other sports....

Everyone has a special talent, something they do well and they love to do. For Zula the zebra, singing is his passion and his talent. He sings everywhere and all the time. His parents don’t understand; his mother even thinks he sings out of tune....

Texas was hot. Martin and his new friend Kevin were walking to the bus stop. Martin was still adjusting to the Texas heat and the constant moving by his family also made it difficult for him to make friends. His dad said this time they...

Little boys and little girls need lots of love. By showing them love, we are teaching them how to love. By starting and ending each day with love, we are showing them how to love. In everything we do each day, we are showing them...

Hildy lived in the country with her Mama, Papa, and little sister, Francesca. Summer was over and it was time for Hildy to start kindergarten in the new school. Hildy knew only Sophie because they went to pre-school together and she hoped she would make...

In Sophie Washington: My BFF by Tonya Duncan Ellis, Sophie and Chloe have been best friends since they started school and Sophie always imagined that would never change. Although they are very different and have different interests, Sophie is happy just to be friends with...

Swallowed by a Secret is a work of children’s fiction penned by author Risa Nyman. A contemporary and realistic tale with a little dash of magical realism thrown in, this is a somewhat serious and emotive story that deals with grief, betrayal, secrets and other...

Save the Bees: Save the Earth by Bethany Stahl should be required reading for all schools. The book is interesting and educational and children, teachers, and parents will enjoy reading it. The bee describes his role in distributing pollen and transporting nectar back to the...

Why Are There Bullies and What Can You Do About Them? An Interactive book for children and adults by Rich Linville is aimed at communication between children and adults, with questions and answers. As the book opens, the first question asked is exactly what is...

The Little Helper by Sandra Asante is an adorable story with an equally adorable concept about a little girl helping those around her by getting actively involved in the community. She and her mom volunteer at the church and throughout their neighborhood and show people...