Steve the Mule by Shanna Hatfield is a book in A Pendleton Petticoats Children's Book series. Steve is a mule who has a very important job. And that is to keep Willa out of trouble. She’s a curious little girl who likes to pull the...

Andrew is thirsty and always weak and tired, and he always wanted to pee. He goes to the doctor and gets his blood sugar checked. He has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Andrew has been admitted to the hospital. The doctor starts training him...

Imagination is a powerful tool and dreams can come true – within reason, of course. When a little girl’s Nana asks her what she wants to be when she grows up, she replies, “A unicorn.” Can people grow up to be something other than a...

Language is beautiful because it's connected to culture, creates connections, and builds unity through expression. There are several languages that I love to hear due to their rhythmic, harmonic sounds like French, Italian, Spanish, and Hindi. These languages are also much simpler in comparison with...

Life can sometimes set up roadblocks that you cannot foresee. Bitter Melons by Stephanie Chan follows a young girl who has a hard time coping with the ups and downs of life after her father's untimely passing when she was thirteen years old. Having grown...

Aunt Rita: An Alzheimer's Story for Young Children by KJ Cronan, with illustrations by his daughter Casey Cronan, is a heart-warming children's picture book that raises awareness about Alzheimer's disease. It follows the story of Harry, a young boy who loves to do everything with...

One of Winston Churchill’s most famous quotes is: “Never, never, never give up.” Toot learns the value of persistence in Toot the Flying Droodle - Part Dragon Part Poodle: A Tale of Persistence by Julian Boram. Toot is a Droodle and lived in a city...

She Dared to Be: The Legacy of Phillipa Maxine by Karri Theis is an enchanting and empowering tale that takes readers on a captivating journey through the life of a young girl named Phillipa Maxine, affectionately known as "Phil." The story is beautifully woven with...

Uno the One-Legged Spider by Brandee and Courtney Huddleston is a charming children’s storybook about a one-legged spider named Uno who wants to run in his town’s big race, but his running shoe is worn out and later chewed up by his house pet. When...

Benjamin Boekweg’s The Skorath Prophecy is an intergalactic battle for freedom. The Draconians have become the supreme rulers of space. Ambassador Lucas Cale was with Colonel Jonathan Terryn and Lieutenant Colonel Fox Jagger when an assassin shot him with a poisoned dart. While Jonathan attends...

“We are all different, beautiful, imperfectly perfect, and equally valuable just the way we are.” That sounds like quite a mouthful, but oh, so true. Ágnes Horváth’s Emma and Bob is a story about two children who learn some pretty intense lessons while visiting their...

Best Dinosaur Ever by Lori Rotter is an inviting read for all children and especially for those who love dinosaurs. It is the story of Milo, who is a wonderful character. He is a young man with a love of all things dinosaurs and who...

The Gratitude Jar is a children’s picture book written by Katrina Liu and illustrated by Bella Ansori. It tells the story of Mina, a young girl who learns to appreciate the simple things in life through a daily gratitude practice with her family. After attending...

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...

Bob and Fluffy's First Adventure by Hong Lee is a delightful children's picture book that skillfully blends warmth and adventure. Aimed at young readers, it tells the heartwarming story of Bob, a kind-hearted boy, and his unexpected journey with Fluffy, a lost puppy. The adventure...

Bear's Sick Day is a children’s picture book written by Hong Lee with illustrations by Yochai. It follows the heartwarming story of Bear, who feels unwell and unable to play, but is cared for by his enthusiastic friend, Bunny. Bunny happily hops to Bear’s house...

Frances Flamingo: Rainbows and Roller Skates by Dottie Lee is a delightful children’s story that brings together themes of friendship, self-confidence, and adventure. The story follows Frances, a curious and spirited flamingo, who mistakes the colorful lights of the Rainbow Roller Rink for her flock...

Hello, Australia! by Ekaterina Otiko is a delightful picture book that takes young readers on a vibrant journey across Australia’s iconic landscapes and cultural treasures. Perfect for children aged 4-8, the story follows spirited sisters Sophie and Stephie as they embark on a unique challenge:...

Join Chef Romi Rabbit on one of her cooking adventures with Lori Rotter's Best Chef in Town. When Chef Romi Rabbit learns about a cooking show over the hill, she is determined to participate and win the contest by cooking the best dinner, and be...

Sandra Gunn, a former educator in the public school system, received a grant to develop and teach an innovative humanities course for high school students. Upon the successful completion of this program, she left public education and joined the Council of the Great City Schools...