Mr. Kerfuffle Lost His Duffle by R.W. Starr is a delightful and charming story about a friendly ogre with big dreams. Mr. Kerfuffle proves that not all ogres are the same as he works to care for the forest and all his friends. But as...

Razberry Babies: The Great Jam Debate is a children's picture book by Ranee A. Spina. Raz is a playful little girl. She lives on a farm with four adventurous furry hamsters named Taffy, Cassie, Bandero, and Nuffster. One sunny morning, Raz's grandmother makes a delicious...

It is often hard for young people, especially those just starting school, to make friends and feel accepted for who they are and not for the material objects they possess. As young children, we often don’t understand what is truly important when it comes to...

The delightful children’s picture book Frankie the Fart Wants a Friend by Daniel Huerga takes young readers on a whimsical journey with Frankie, a lovable, friendly fart facing an unusual, or perhaps usual, predicament: he has no friends. Illustrated by David Kantrowitz, the book entertains...

If you’ve ever worried about fitting in, you’ll be able to relate to this delightful picture book, Uh-Oh! Trouble at School: A Grumpy the Bird Story by Linda Mah. Grumpy the Bird is starting school soon. He is excited about all the possibilities, but he...

Watching Sarah Rise by Jennifer Celeste Briggs is a heartfelt and inspiring memoir that chronicles her journey as the mother of a daughter with autism, and the transformative power of love, patience, and the Son-Rise Program®. The book begins with Sarah's early struggles—delays in developmental...

When Life Gives You Homeschool Lesson Plans by Ebony Jackson is a witty and encouraging guide for navigating the often chaotic world of homeschooling. With a conversational tone and relatable anecdotes, Jackson delivers plenty of practical advice for parents at all stages of their homeschooling...

Matthew had magical powers but he couldn’t understand why. But then he started liking his magic and decided to keep the secret to himself because he didn’t know what people would think. And it was when he was with his friend who was in a...

Bronwen Mortimer, a shy young woman from Liverpool, set out to start her new life in the small village of Derwen. Running from her past and looking for a fresh start, she rents a small cottage from the Kenward family without knowing the village has...

"Magical Mea" by Penelope Anne Cole is an exciting story about Matthew and his little sister Mea. The story deals with Mea acquiring magical powers when Matthew loses his. Though Matthew wants to teach Mea how to use it, she refuses his help because she...

A Pet for Me by Rosalind Abbott is a beautiful story for children about caring and sharing. Pets always add to the charm of a family group and have a space of their own in the house. They should be loved and taken care of...

Amber Elmore has offered young readers considerable food for thought in her latest book Betsy Beansprout, Camping Guide. Betsy is a seasoned outdoors girl and she takes the reader on a tour of what will be needed for a fun and safe campout. Betsy describes...

Selena, You’re Beautiful! is a short story focused on the issue of incest. Selena and her current boyfriend Trent went out for dinner one night. Trent realized that Selena was being rather distant with him and wasn’t letting him get close to her emotionally. She...

Bink and Stink Meet King Solomon by Stanley G. Buford is an interesting story of an unusual adventure. After listening to their dad read the well-known Bible story of King Solomon, these little boys have an amazing dream in which they actually meet the real...

Destitutio Quod Remissio by Brett Armstrong is a historical novel, an epic tale of one man’s persecution. Marcus Servius, a Roman Senator, spent years building up his life and his wealth. But it’s all about to come tumbling down as he is exposed for what...

The Type A personality. We all know someone who has one. We might even be a person with one. But we might not always think about how that personality, how that drive for perfection in every aspect of one’s life might affect someone, what it...

The End of Self-Help by author Dr. Gail Brenner is a modern self-help book with an inspiring twist. Brenner suggests that individuals have the power within themselves to find peace and happiness NOW, and not after undergoing extensive (and often expensive) self-help therapy. The author...

Holy Moly! That's the first thing I thought after I finished reading Illuminarium: Book One of the Soliloquy's Labyrinth series, the newest offering by author Truth Devour. This book is highly unique and inventive, and will lead its readers on quite an adventure. Follow the...

Dr. Denise L. Jenne’s book Annalise's Up and Down Day is a pretty easy read for young children. Annalise is learning the difference between up and down. As she goes about her day, she says what is up and what is down. I read Annalise's Up...

Aria's Song, Book 1 in the Guardian series by R. Beach, takes place in a far off future dominated by technological advances and bio-engineering. Aria Wind is a part of the Guardians, a secret organization full of psychic operatives tasked with protecting the newly established...