Living at the Edge of the World: Winter by S. J. Barratt is a children’s action/adventure story that follows twelve-year-old twins, Tabitha and Timothy, from London to the remote Shetland island of Papala in Scotland with a population of thirty people. Their parents go on...

Lynn Byk’s The Fearless Moral Inventory of Elsie Finch is a stirring and evocative memoir that takes readers through the life and times of various meticulously crafted characters in a small Arkansas town during the Great Depression and beyond. After her father's death, Elsie Finch...

Answers for Curious Kids: Where Every Question Sparks an Adventure!, written by Robyn Connelly and illustrated by Tamar Bluaaw, is an exciting children’s book for curious young minds. It tells the story of Kade, a nine-year-old boy who asks many questions and wonders how different...

Goode Vibrations of the Wresting Place by Amy Safford captivates readers right from the opening pages, drawing them into the chilly March weather of Maine. Pennie wakes up with multiple regrets, including the young man beside her, after a wild night of birthday celebrations. Her...

The average American moves every five years. That means the trauma of moving affects the average child at least three to four times as they mature into adults. Michael S. Lingo helps children understand the meaning of family and home through The Adventures of Bunny...

Samuel Jennings Vinson's The Hippopotamus Thesaurus: A Hefty Menagerie of Delectable Words teaches young readers the definitions of some uncommon words. Vinson’s goal is to help children around age 6 understand the fullness of the English language. Vinson believes that children of that age can...

The Surreal Adventures of Anthony Zen by Cameron A. Straughan chronicles the whimsical and bizarre escapades of Anthony Zen, whose daily life is marked by bizarre visions and capricious encounters, from peculiar dreams like attending a belated costume party in a banana suit to maneuvering...

An Empty House Doesn’t Sneeze by David Scott Richardson transports readers to a vividly depicted 1943 Pacific Northwest, where the specter of World War II looms large but is filtered through the innocent yet perceptive lens of 15-year-old Scotty Johannsen. Richardson deftly weaves together the...

Time – is it past, present, or future? Or, is it a blending of all three and yet more? Time is eternal, “an endless march, a relentless force.” Vikas Parihar’s A Love Letter to Time is a philosophical journey through time and in time, a...

Life is full of happiness and fun things to do, as Gigglet finds out when she goes to summer camp. In A.M. Berkowitz’s Gigglet the Happy Little Piglet Goes to Summer Camp, Gigglet is off to Camp Chick-A-Dee where she can play with her friends,...

Do you know what an affirmation is? Jaimie does – it’s her positive way of starting each day. In Amarie Jelly’s Jaimie’s Magical Words, young Jaimie starts her day with these affirmations: “I am smart, I am kind, and I am ready for a great...

Scott Harrison wakes up one night to find several alien faces peering at him through his locked window. An unusual sequence of events follows as they unsuccessfully try to gain entry to his home. He pays little attention to the incident, choosing instead to focus...

The Beautiful Memories by Vikas Parihar is a poignant collection of poetry that captures the essence of cherished moments that weave the fabric of life. It celebrates family gatherings, sharing stories, going on picnics, the thrill of adventures with friends, and the tender connections formed...

Meghan Hansen's Psychic Archaeology in Ireland: Unravel Ancient Mysteries and Propel Your Life Forward investigates the historical and spiritual significance of ancient Irish locations such as Newgrange, the Giant's Causeway, and the Beaghmore Stone Circles. According to the author, psychic archaeology is a unique approach...

Words by Katherine Davis-Gibbon is a beautifully crafted picture book that takes young readers on an imaginative journey into a park where words come to life. With its vibrant illustrations and clever storytelling, the book explores the power of language in a way that is...

Korea Reunited: A Family’s Lifelong Dream by Irene Kim presents a poignant recollection of how the turbulent past of Korea tore families apart, including that of the author’s father. Kim Chi-Jeon, Irene’s father and the central figure of the book, reveals through rounds of interviews...

The Bird Caper by Victoria E. Pannell and Thorir Sigfusson is a middle-grade reader for 4th to 6th graders who love a good whodunit with a bit of mischief and a lot of heart. The story centers around ten-year-old Brandon, whose world is turned upside...

With a combination of in-depth research, interviews, and her own experience with all types of dogs, author Jennifer S. Holland has written a concise and thought-provoking book, Dog Smart. She has observed and sometimes experienced firsthand how guide, therapy, rescue, cadaver, and many other "professional"...

Cannabis is a resource booklet by Wisdom Warrior. It intends to educate and promote an understanding of what, when, why, and how the plant can be used for medicinal and recreational purposes. It is not an academic account, but the content is informative, showing how...

Flight of a Lifetime by Philip Watling describes his early childhood and development. Philip was 23 when his accident happened. He was thrown headfirst into the side of a bus, a fraction of an inch away from death on arrival at the hospital in London....