Ferdinand's Antarctic Adventure by Kate Reschner is the story of Ferdinand, a pleasantly plump and healthy Magellan penguin who was happy. Ferdinand lived in Tierra del Fuego and he only knew about his island which was lush and green. It was a penguins' paradise and...

Hadara is the daughter of a rich Egyptian and married to Tzabar, a cruel and conniving man. King Ahaz of Judah believed in idols and not the one true God. He and Tzabar, together in their evil ways, killed children by placing them in bronze...

Reflections In the Key of Life is an autobiographical work focused on and penned by trumpeter Steve Madaio, along with the assistance of Tad Sisler. Recording his life as a musician through the turbulent social changes of the 1960s, through pivotal events such as Woodstock...

It's A Long Climb To the Middle by Tad Sisler is an autobiography of Tad’s life and career as a musician. In this book, after a brief prologue, Tad begins the story in a fairly chronological way starting from his family origins, lineage, and history....

Living in the countryside, I frequently witness abandoned pets, mostly cats, but some dogs. They wander around looking for a place to belong, to feel safe and to be loved. It’s heartbreaking. Teresa Whitaker Smith’s short story, Corrie Cocker Spaniel, really touched my heart to...

Momma’s Black Refrigerator by Florence Tannen is an intriguing title and I was curious to find out more. This memoir tells of the young Florence growing up in a tiny apartment with her mother Blanche, her elder sister by 8 years, Lilian, and her father...

Mike Mazzilli's 14 Through 24 is a memoir of emotion written into poetry that speaks from the heart. Mazzilli has written about the shame, pain, love, loss, inspiration, and turmoil that he encountered throughout his youth and shared it in the pages of 14 Through...

Seven Proven Steps to Grow Closer to God by Marie Duclona is a guide for Christians who are either searching for a way or searching for a reason to strengthen their intimacy with God. This is a compact manual with seven chapters, each outlining one...

Remembering Shanghai: A Memoir of Scholars, Socialites and Scoundrels by Isabel Sun Chao and Claire Chao traces the story of the once wealthy Sun family from the founding patriarch, a bright and hard-working peasant youth who rises to high honor in the Imperial court, to...

My Life in the Milonga is a true to life work of inspirational non-fiction, penned by author Susan Ring, and in its own words it describes “One Woman's Journey into Argentine Tango, a Story of Passion, Self-Discovery and Human Connection”. Set in an age where...

Brady’s Rangers: Frontier Defenders is a work of historical fiction from the American Revolution, penned by author David Ekardt. At a time when the British fought against the settlers along the borders of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Ohio, Samuel Brady was a legendary figure supporting those...

Out of the Rabbit Hutch is a work of historical fiction focused on culture and colonization, penned by author Nanette L. Avery. Set largely in America before and after the Civil War, in this story we meet Mallabal as he journeys from the destruction of...

Common Stones is a work of Christian non-fiction exploring different themes around faith and experience, penned by author Alicia M. Smith. Self-described as ‘a glimpse into several different worlds, in an effort to become more acquainted with our own’, the book sets out to explain...

It is said that words are the most powerful instrument and many readers must have experienced negativity through comments and cruel words. How to Handle Negative Comments by Stella Okolo tackles the topic in an engaging way and speaks about how it can destroy relationships...

Grandma Suzanne made a lovely yellow blanket when Adison was born. Slowly Adison got very attached to the blanket that she named Bubbee Wubbee, Grandma's blanket. The blanket went everywhere with her. One evening Grandma and Adison were having fun playing together. They decided to...

Though it’s early in the year, time will go quickly when piano teachers need to begin selecting books for their students to prepare for Christmas. Follow the Star: Christmas Songs for Piano—Level 2 by Donna Gielow McFarland, Cherry Wilson, and Tami Wilson will be one...

The Master’s Bouquet and More! is a collection of spiritual and inspirational poems based around the Christian faith, penned and arranged by author Lorna Sparks Gutierrez. The general themes consider the human experience and the common emotions which we all face, from sadness to laughter,...

The Fishermen and the Mermaids is a work of fantasy adventure fiction written for children by author Judith M. Ackerman and illustrated beautifully by Kristina Wheeat. Set on the high seas with a magical element at play, the story begins with a father, who was...

Joyce Major entertains us in The Orangutan Rescue Gang when Jaylynn has a connection with an orphaned orangutan because she also feels abandoned and lonely without her mother. Her father doesn’t understand the important need she has to rescue this wild animal and reunite it...

There are many mysteries contained in the Bible so it's hard to choose where to begin, especially if you are new to reading the Word of God. In the devotional study guide, Hebrews: It's Not How You Start - It's How You Finish by Dr....