Have you ever wondered where elves go for their vacations once Christmas is over and they want to have some fun? Would they prefer going to a place where it is cold and there is snow or a tropical region where the sun is bright?...

We all know that to children, Santa Claus and his elves work very hard in order to make sure all the kids in the world get their presents on December 25th. It seems like he works all year round, but even Santa needs a break....

Have you ever wondered where mermaids live? Well, yes, we do know they live in the sea, but do they live in charming sandcastles at the bottom of the sea? And who are their friends? Who do they play with? Mermaids are fun-loving, mythical creatures...

Where Do Unicorns Go on Vacation? is a charming children's book by Kim Ann. It doesn’t seem to fit in the era it was printed. It doesn’t pretend to have a deep meaning. It’s not concerned with who your parents are. It’s not worried about...

Where do dinosaurs go on vacation? They have yet to decide. When the story opens, a group of six dinosaurs is looking at drawings on the rock wall and the question is where do they dream of going. This is followed by all sorts of...

Ninja School Rules, by Kim Ann, is a 41-page-long children’s picture book about Lucas and his new ninja school. Several other children his age also begin their first day in ninja class. But Lucas is especially nervous about, well, everything. He wants to succeed and...

Mathematics helps children to be focused problem solvers and have a more agile mental capacity. This grounding is important and if children practice reading books at the same time, they will be able to understand what they are taught in school more readily. Ten Little...

Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann is a charming and educational children's story that introduces young readers to the concept of counting while taking them on an underwater adventure with adorable starfish. The story follows a simple and easy-to-understand format, starting with ten starfish and...

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...

That Witch by Courtney Hanks is a magical book for children. The story is based on a lonely witch who is set in her ways. One day the witch creates a potion that draws other magical beings to her house, and she happily invites them...

In Outback: Bothers and Sinisters, the new young adult novel by author Mark Wayne Adams, one of the books in the Family Tree Novel series, which also includes graphic novels, readers will be treated to a very unusual and interesting story that is certainly well...

Bodybuilding For Weight Loss by James Eaton is an informal book on the concept of body building. The author has provided pictures and creditable sources to back up his theory. He goes on to provide a brief summary of the genesis of bodybuilding, and names...

Have you ever wondered how a butterfly flies? How does it manage to lift off? Putney is studying her butterfly image in an attempt to improve her butterfly stroke in swimming. She has a swim meet in about a week’s time and she has to...

Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way by Meg Nocero is a profound and uplifting book that will make readers realize the power of words. The author shares positive affirmations that are beneficial for different areas of life, and...

Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief by Meg Nocero takes you on a transformational journey as she shares her experience of dealing with the tragic loss of her mother, a toxic work environment, and bouts with her own health that involve stress, anxiety,...

Dogfish Just Be You! by Rita Reed celebrates individuality. Dogfish is enjoying his time in the ocean off the coast of California when he hears the songs of humpback whales. He asks if he can join them in their journey northward. Dogfish is hoping to...

Twins Mac & Madi's Big Sister is a children's picture book in a series by Linda Herron. Molly's twin sisters, Mac and Madi, seem to get everyone's admiration while Molly fades into the background. She notices their unique bond and the way strangers are drawn...

Wow! I just finished reading One Second of Loneliness by debut author Timothy French, and all I can say is "Wow!" In a highly inventive, action-packed thrill ride of a read, we are introduced to our protagonist Ashton. Ashton lives with quite a burden. Her...

Common Sense for Our Common Good: A Parent Guide to Good Schools by Jim Baumann is a great guidebook for parents. The information is listed in groups of three and clearly explained. Essentially, it's an easy read and discusses what makes a school good, focusing...

Where Elves Come From by Santa, Edit Engel, and Alan McBrearty is a beautiful fairytale with some lovely messages for young readers that will make them aware of life, the experiences it teaches, and the fundamentals such as setting goals, always looking for the positive...