Johnny Big Ears get his name because, well, he has big ears. But it is OK because he has long curly hair and his family love him and his curly hair and don’t mind his big ears at all. But now that he is old...

My Big Tow: The Adventures of Captain Recovery by Kyle Chirgwin is a fun read for children which introduces them to towing and machinery. The book begins by showing Darren and Kylie playing in their backyard sandbox. He calls for Captain Recovery who is known...

Smarty Pants and Big Britches: The Numbers 0-10, written and illustrated by Timothy Christian Merritt, is an interesting and educational children’s book. Contrary to what the title suggests, the numbers are introduced counting down from 10. Each number has two pages dedicated to it. The...

Rather like the man-eating tiger (perhaps a man-tiger) who insidiously patrols the opening chapters of Pam Laughlin’s novel, Soul of the Elephant, this book excels at sneaking up on its reader, solely intent on devouring him whole. Which, piece by piece, chapter by chapter, increasingly...

If you’re interested in starting and maintaining a business, you need to be willing and able to put in the hard work it’s going to take to get from point A to point Z - that’s exactly what Playing Big by Kim Flynn is all...

Moey’s Big Back Yard is from The Adventures of Moe children’s book series, written by Rochelle M. Lazauskas and illustrated by Teresa Amehana Garcia. When Moey, the black and white puppy, goes into his big back yard where it is cozy and warm, he decides...

Belle's Big Day: The Tale of a Rambunctious Goldendoodle by Sydney Whitman is a very cute story about an adorable, energetic, cheerful, and most beautiful dog, Belle. One day Belle's owner, Sydney, leaves her at home while she goes out. Belle plays around a while...

While you may think living in a Tiny Home will be a bed of roses, it is best to remember that rose beds have thorns. Kristine Hudson gives both sides of Tiny Home living in Little Home, Big Dreams. Kristine is somewhat of an expert...

Quick Brown Fox and a Lazy Big Dog: The Fox Shall Hop! by Sawyer Ique begins with a lazy dog who decides to take a long nap outside after playing with his ball. While he sleeps on the ground, he doesn't realize that a small...

Did you know that mammals are our distant relatives? Animals are not so different from us. Our Big Family by Peter Marsh is a delightful book, featuring photographs of various animals from all over the world. These photos show how animals act and behave just...

Breaking the Silence: A Journey Deep Inside the Mind is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, autobiographical, and psychological/medical subgenres. It is best suited to the adult audience owing to some references to sexual activity and mild profanity and was penned by author Dara...

Otto the Otter: A Big Surprise by Linda Hansen is a beautiful watercolor-illustrated story of a North American River Otter who visits the pond of a family who lives in a grey house. As Otto frequently returns to the pond, the people in the house...

Mighty Big and Super Great: Texas Is The "Lone Star State"! written by Amber Manning, and illustrated by Kory Fluckiger, is an educational children’s book about Texas. It can be said to illustrate a love story between Amber and her state. This book is not...

Once again I’ve had the absolute pleasure of reading one of Viki de Lieme’s books for children – delightfully illustrated once more by Maria Burobkina - following the characters of Jacky and Raff as they teach young readers important lessons about the language they use...

Parents spend a lot of time teaching their children to behave and be well-mannered. This is proper, but sometimes our children misunderstand and think they should never voice their preferences. Everyone has the right to be heard. It is fine to share what is in...

Benny the Brave in The First Day Jitters (Team Supercrew Series) by Julie Anne Penn and Darren Penn highlights the important connection between our thoughts and feelings. In this engaging story, we meet Sarah, a young girl who is understandably nervous about starting a new...

Benny the Broccoli (Dreamscapes: Journeys of the Imagination) is a children’s picture book by Tsvika Ben-Porat. The story follows Benny, a small green broccoli who lives in a bowl of fruits on a colorful kitchen countertop. Sadly, Benny does not feel like he belongs with...

What Is the Moon Made Of? by Jhiela Mirdamadi Poynter asks an age-old question: what is the moon made of? The narrative follows a curious young protagonist as she embarks on a nighttime adventure to discover the moon’s composition. Each page features the perspectives of...

For the Sake of Hugh the Manatee: Maddie and Hugh's Big Adventure is written by Pete Hodgson and Udo Wahn M.D. with artwork by Ron Croci. It is a creative and unique piece, written with imaginative characters and plot but conveys the reality of truth...

ElsBeth and the Call of the Castle Ghosties by J Bean Palmer and Chris Palmer is the third book of this series which takes young readers on an adventure to another world. ElsBeth Amelia Thistle is the youngest witch on Cape Cod and that particular...