My Safe Place by Brittney Brackett is an enchanting picture book that welcomes children into the positive world of affirmations. In a world where we all live in an uncertain environment, this picture book helps parents impart courage, love, and self-esteem to young children. The...

Tragedy ensues in The Necromancer's Daughter by D. Wallace Peach when the Queen of Verdane dies while giving birth to a stillborn baby. Although never having seen the light of day, the beautiful baby girl captures the heart of the necromancer present. Barus cannot bring...

I Love Grandad is a celebratory children’s picture book by C. Géraldine. The book consists of several rhyming verses celebrating the love we have for our grandfathers. The characters are depicted as hares by M. Corà which creates a feeling of inclusivity – a story...

I Love You As Much And More Than This by RM Rozman is a children’s picture book about a little Yorkie named Squirt. He travels from place to place telling the reader how much he loves them. One of my favorite instances was on page...

Rachel Catchings has done it again! She has written a classic children’s book about differences. In You Are Powerful, Rachel presents children as children of God. They may look different, move differently, speak with their hands, or need hearing aids, but they are all children...

My Little Love by Rachel Catchings is a sweet little bedtime story for young children. As the child gets ready for bed, the day turns into night. The stars tell the child the story of her day. This story includes her life and how God...

In The Toothbrush Circus, written and illustrated by Alina Loux, young readers learn that everyone needs to have clean, healthy teeth. The Toothbrush Circus is the perfect place to practice good hygiene with others who are ready to brush their teeth, too. The sound of...

Travels in Senegal by author Terry Lister is a short and information-packed book about his journey to this African nation. He writes with enthusiasm about what he saw and experienced on this trip. Whether he is writing about his visit to the African Renaissance Monument,...

The Crown of the Desert is the third book in An Empyrian Odyssey series by N. L. Willcome. Continuing the story of Tamsin as she looks for ways to help Haven, every time she gets close, something stumps her efforts. Getting Haven free from the...

The Haunting of Crimshaw Manor by Mark E. Drotos follows Stephen Davenport, the newly appointed Professor of Paranormal Studies at Strathmore University, as he and his students investigate the infamous Crimshaw Manor. The manor was constructed in the 1800s by the founder, Lord Edmund Strathmore....

Your Santa Agent Invitation is a delightful children’s book by Alex Lalak and Louise Cummins. Filled with warmth and cheer, this story aims to let older children know the special role that their parents play in assisting Santa each year, as well as how they...

Becoming Crone is the first book of The Crone Wars series by Lydia M. Hawke. Claire Emerson isn't too excited about her sixtieth birthday party. Recently divorced and feeling a bit lost, all she wants is some purpose in her life. But her life turns...

Hammy Hammerhead’s (almost) Big Adventure! by Mike Crowder features a hammerhead shark, a teal whale shark, an orange tiger shark, a grey Mako shark, a green bull shark, a pink nurse shark, and a blue shark. They are drawn in a cartoon style, but they...

Maybe I'll Be an Architect written by Tenille Bettenhausen and beautifully illustrated by Ira Baykovska is a gem of a book. The protagonist, a little girl, wonders about her future career. In so doing, she tells us about so many career paths she could embark...

Learning From The Relationships Of Jesus by Dionne Laborde is full of scriptures that help readers understand the relationships Jesus had with different people during His reign on earth. When Jesus was on earth, He lived a holy life without sin. It's difficult for our...

Guidance and Encouragement From Isaiah by Dionne Laborde was inspired by the author’s desire to share the benefits experienced by studying the book. Chapter One introduces Isaiah’s calling. The prophet lived in the eighth century BC and delivered messages to four of the kings of...

A discarded princess fearing for her life; a wicked stepmother; dwarfs and a poison apple; a prince and true love. Sound familiar? A happily-ever-after story about Princess Snow White? But, what if the princess discovered that it really wasn’t happily ever after? What if the...

Deuce is the third installment of the Jax Diamond Mysteries by Gail Meath. It's the year 1923. After spending the last few weeks chasing down gangsters and dirty cops, Private Detective Jax Diamond arrives in his girlfriend Laura Graystone's hometown of Millbury, Massachusetts, hoping to...

In a futuristic timeline on a different planet, insect-like creatures have evolved to the point where they control activities, similar to what we have on Earth. This planet is called Poo-ponic where almost-human size ants, bees, roaches, and worms coexist in harmony. However, a friendship...

A Christmas Proposal by Sherri Fulmer Moorer commences on December 28, in the year 2172. Cindra Navis and Keegan Soames are obliged to work in the period between Christmas and New Year to fine-tune a development proposal. When they arrive in a workplace that is...