Katy has a problem. She is different than most of the other children in her class. Julie Schanke Lyford and Robert A. Schanke explain how Katy is differently-abled in Katy Has Two Grandpas. Katy has a lisp. Kids and adults can be cruel to children...

I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall by Junia Wonders follows different animal families in various settings and seasons as the parents express their love for their children. Each page is a reminder of how much the parents care for their children, through...

Simon Mouse has always been a curious creature, seeking adventure whenever and wherever he can. When he and his family secretly move with the owners of the house in which they have been living, Simon believes this is his chance to have the most fun...

It was one of those days at the park for Scoochie and Skiddles. The children had fun on the swing set and monkey bars. They also met up with friends. One of the new friends asked their parents’ whereabouts, and Scoochie pointed to them sitting...

And Then There's Margaret by Carolyn Clarke is an entertaining story of midlife and mothers-in-law. Alison Montgomery has received the news that her father-in-law has passed away and now her mother-in-law is moving in - temporarily, she says. Alison should be glad to give her...

Undercover Elf by Cydnee Brady is a colorful children’s book that tells the exciting story of a little boy’s mom who has a special job she does for Santa Claus. Every year in the months leading up to Christmas, Santa Claus has lots of helpers...

In What You Don’t Hear by Camila Tacchi and Isabel Loaldi, Julia’s sister was born with a terminal illness, and after she passed Julia moved to New York. She is deaf and James, her upstairs neighbor, asks her to teach him to sign for her....

The first day of school is full of excitement and fear. There are new things to learn, new buildings to explore, a new schedule, and hopefully, new friends. Unfortunately, these exciting things can also cause fear. Fears include what if I can’t learn fast enough,...

Normal Chaos: Ledoma by A. V. Smith is a speculative metaphysical fantasy novel set in a time and place when the world is once again on the cusp of great change. The concept of the setting comes from the development of ages. The Earth is...

The Shaman and the Mafia is a work of fiction in the mystery subgenre. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Elizabeth Upton. The book follows former nun Marietta Collins as she is dragged into the aftershock of a...

Clara and Mr. Milo’s Adventures by Clara Donis-Girma is a picture book that opens by describing a little girl called Clara and how much she longs for a pet of her own. It’s divided into sections – Clara convincing Mommy she is responsible and can...

In Joey Paul's Cramping Chronicles: The Second Pang, Jessie Oliver, a disabled fifteen-year-old, tries to understand her new empathic talents as she communicates with other empaths in an empath online forum and strives to ease the loss and grief of a classmate. Jessie was ill...

Peace, Joy and Love: Christmas in Africa by Terry Lister recounts the ways Christmas is celebrated in various African countries. It may come as a shock that Christmas is even celebrated in Africa but as you will come to find out each country has its...

Skull's Vengeance is a work of fiction in the action and fantasy subgenres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to graphic scenes of sex and violence, as well as some explicit language, and was penned by Linnea Tanner. The work forms the fourth...

The Princess, the Knight, and the Lost God is a children's fantasy novel by Victoria Winifred. On the day of her twelfth birthday, Princess Kassie is excited to go through her rites of passage for Goddesshood, just like her parents Mars and Caïssa, the gods...

In Diego, The Lonely Cat by Jeanne Conway, Diego the cat loved his home and everyone that lived there, especially Juan and Maria. He loved the neighborhood, too. Diego loved seeing the lady that delivered the mail, the firefighters, and the librarian in his town....

When Fred the Snake and Friends explore USA-East by Peter Cotton is a fun-filled and adventurous picture book for young children. Jungle Jim and his friends go sightseeing around the USA. From New York City to Niagara Falls, this unusual group of friends sees it...

Gentle Shadows Fierce Wings by Nikita Kapoor is a collection of poetry that reads like one all-encompassing poem. A poem that is full of hopes and dreams ahead while still continuing to notice the past and present days that, at times, are full of turmoil...

Klippe the Viking (Little Viking) by Bjorn Fyrre is a moving and inspirational children’s picture book about learning to love yourself and not be afraid to try new things. Klippe is a young Viking who feels out of place in her village. She’s struggling in...

Mason, The Blue Boy Puppy by Millie Donofrio is a children's picture book about friendship and finding a forever home. When Melissa gets a blue and white-furred dog for her birthday, she is excited and names him Mason. The two became instant best friends, spending...