Tortoise Gets Bullied: A Social Emotional Learning SEL Feelings Book For Kids 4-8 by Tammy Lempert is an educational picture book for young children. Eddie the Hedgehog is feeling sad because a pupil at his school is bullying him. Eddie's Grandpa Joe sees that he...

Ellie is Moving by Tammy Lempert is a picture book for young children. Eddie is back with another dilemma; this time he is worried about moving homes. He tells his worries to Grandpa Joe, who luckily has the perfect story that will help Eddie. Grandpa...

Florida Retirement is Murder is the latest comedy-mystery from Kris Courtney. The book tells the story of widower Stewart Johnson after he retires to Florida and meets a group of fellow retirees who bring him into their community. As Stewart becomes part of the mischievous...

Happiness is said to be one of the keys to enjoying a great life. Words are a powerful tool to gain that happiness. Being happy with yourself and with your relationships is a significant first step. To a person of faith, this happiness comes from...

Morfphology by Liv Reimers revolves around Dr. Alix Edison, a jaded genetic engineer, who rises to prominence in a dystopian world hostile to women. She creates the inherently innocent Morfphs, genetically enhanced beings from altered female embryos. Alix hopes Morfphs can alleviate the loneliness and...

Jenni Ogden’s Dancing With Dragons is a beautifully crafted tale set in the late 1970s on Western Australia’s Coral Coast, where teenagers Gaia and her brother Bron live a secluded life with their parents. Gaia is intensively trained by her mother, a former Principal Dancer...

Dreams are what sleep is made of; dreams lead to endless fantastical possibilities. The sky is the limit, quite literally, and all one has to do is close their eyes and imagine just about anything. TL Brown leads young readers into the beauty of dreams...

Seraphina's Dream Adventure is a children's picture book written by S. J. B. Worthington and illustrated by N. Wathsala. The book narrates the tale of Seraphina, a lovely woman who takes pleasure in dreaming and yearns for a brighter future for herself and her loved...

In Underneath the Honeysuckle Vine: Beyond Cedar Cove, Book One by Cynthia Ulmer, six-year-old Carin Evans struggles to understand the ridicule she endures in a town where her mother's family is revered. As she takes in the beehive hairdos and limited views of the 1960s,...

When children learn about compassion, they can develop empathy and understand the emotions of others and themselves. This is also helpful in dealing with difficult times. Author Tess Grandison explores these subjects in Louis and the Orphaned Peacock. The story begins with Bella, a peahen...

When Max finds a mouse in a cage in his class, he is surprised that his friend Risa imitates the little creature's sound in an unusual way. The same thing happens again later while they are in the garden and hear a bee buzzing by....

The Unthinkable Truth by Yona Bouskila introduces us to George Bennett, a theoretical physics and cosmology professor. After the death of his beloved wife and soulmate, he withdrew from academia until Ben McFarland from UNESCO contacted him to work on a secret DABI project. DABI...

Mei-Mei: Flying With Flair is a heartwarming children’s picture book written and illustrated by Jaybie D. and it follows Mei-Mei, a young fairy who comes from a long line of magnificent flying creatures. She loves to fly and wishes to continue her family's legacy. Unfortunately,...

Anxiety, stress, and depression plague modern society. We struggle to find true friends despite the opportunities offered by social media. We often feel lonely, isolated, and misunderstood. The lavish lifestyles advertised on TV and the internet are not affordable for everyone. As a result, we...

Buddy of a Hundred Days by Claire Pence is a sweet tale of friendship and love set against the backdrop of 1960s small-town America. The story follows young Ivy Scott as she navigates life after moving from her grandparents’ farm to the city, facing change,...

In Kathmandu, Raghu, a 19-year-old night porter, grapples with insecurities about his slim build while dreaming of love and success. Eager to gain weight and win the heart of Neela, the girl he admires, Raghu sets out on a humorous quest to eat his way...

Children’s books are incredibly powerful vehicles of social messaging. When a book is written for a younger audience, it not only has the opportunity to teach and create space for challenging conversations among children but for their parents and caretakers as well. In My...

Emily uses her talents and resources to find child predators. She is usually a step or two ahead of the police. She anonymously submits the information to the police leading them to the victim and the perpetrator. Rick Lopez is her law-enforcement mentor. Emily’s friend Milt...

Like many of us, Carl Marshall had questions. He turned to the Bible for answers. Marshall is a self taught Biblical Scholar. Most Biblical Scholars attend school for many years and have several degrees, Marshall's authority comes from the Holy Spirit. Many Christians believe their...

California, a serial killer on the loose targeting young prostitutes and one police officer and his K-9 ready to capture him and bring an end to his deadly reign. Who will be the victor in this suspense filled novel. When young sisters, Teresa and Megan O'Connell,...