Sunflowers Beneath the Snow by Teri M. Brown is a touchingly poignant novel about the devastating effect on one Ukrainian family, of one man’s small battle against the might of the Soviet Union, and in support of the struggle for Ukrainian independence. Lyaksandro Hedeon Rosomakha,...

When times get rough, you can always close your eyes and think back to a special childhood memory. That’s what one little boy does: he remembers his little red wagon and the bumpy ride on the sidewalk as his mother pulled it along, while he...

Wednesday morning is Bin Day, and after watching men take the trash from the street to their huge truck, David decides that he wants to be one of them someday and starts wandering around the house, looking for items to put inside a bin from...

Why Didn't the Chicken Cross the Road? by Paul Schwartz is a fun and educational picture book for young children. The story follows a chicken who desperately wants to cross the road to play and hang out with his friends, but his parents warn...

The Translucent Boy and the Girl Who Dreamed She Could Fly is a work of fiction in the fantasy and adventures subgenres. It is intended for the young adult reading audience and was penned by author Tom Hoffman. Written as the third novel in the...

Have you ever had a day that seemed upside down and topsy turvy? How about totally backward? That’s what happened to Alycat. It all began with a breakfast of seafood gumbo (usually what she ate for supper) instead of the eggs she usually ate for...

Only a few 4-letter words with “u” in them conjure up more visuals than the word “cult.” And how accurate are those visuals, most of which are based on what we read in newspapers and online? T.O. Paine subtly explores the perceptions we have of...

Bug Hunt explains the difference between bugs and insects. A boy searches for bugs outside his house and every time he finds an insect or other creature, he points out the difference. Bug Hunt offers vocabulary enrichment. This story will help to develop the child...

Shelter from Our Secrets, Silence, and Shame: How Our Stories Can Keep Us Stuck or Set Us Free by Rebecca Brown is the product of a deep longing to share her story that allows her to take a step toward common ground with many readers....

It is the evening of April 17, 2009, when Captain Scott Ryan, while on a training operation, sees a big object in the skies of Utah. He is intrigued by what he saw and wants to know more, but his superiors promptly advise him to...

If you are a fun-loving person, this book is for you. Michael Verrett has a varied background that suits the excellent illustrations of There’s a Crab in My Gumbo. His grammar is exemplary except when, for reality’s sake, he uses Cajun phrases that are not...

Rainbow, Rainbow In The Sky by Subani Maheshwari is a short and sweet story about how rainbows are formed, with a description of each of the colors within it. Each page has its own little adventure. It offers a perfect demonstration of science that can...

Halley Harper, Science Girl Extraordinaire: Summer Set in Motion is a children's adventure novel written by Tracy Borgmeyer. Nine-year-old Halley Harper is a science prodigy. Labeled lovingly as Miss Disaster by her parents due to her tendency to cause minor accidents like clogging up sinks...

Children are a bundle of potential. As parents, it is crucial to help your children develop their potential to the maximum. Junia Wonders has authored Have You Ever Wondered What You Will Be? In this book, Junia shares many possibilities of careers for children to...

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...

Eudora Space Kid: The Lobster Tale by David Horn is the second book in this fun and amazing adventure series designed for early chapter book readers. An adopted child of benign aliens, Eudora is a human third-grader who lives on a 36-deck Astroliner named Athena...

Invisible Wounds by Kay Douglas is an empowering guide for women who have been in an abusive relationship or who know someone who is in an abusive relationship. The author carefully covers the ways abuse can look and feel, as well as the stories many...

Everyone expected a weekend of fun at the Point Beach State Forest. Grandpa Bob would spring a surprise marriage proposal on Windsong, the three musketeers would reconnect, and beachgoers would enjoy the Big Tent Circus. Everything went well until Grandpa Bob’s diamond engagement ring went...

Addison Braves Brazil, written by Laura James and illustrated by Jasmine Smith, is a mid-grade interactive storybook that takes readers into South America through the eyes of a young girl. Addison is introduced as an upbeat girl from Arkansas with a mother who is a...

Leaving Phoenix by Jafe Danbury is a powerful suspense thriller about a young woman, who, in tracking her mother’s killer, discovers more about her dark past. Rose LaFlamme is having an abortion after being impregnated by a ruthless man that she calls the Pirate. This...