Tuula Pere's gorgeous children's picture book, Colin the Crab Falls in Love, is a must-have for all young readers. It follows Colin the Crab on his quest to find the love of his life. Colin the Crab is well known for his craftsmanship and kind heart....

Axel likes to visit his grandmother. She often gives him treats, and when he visited today, she served him a bowl of blueberries. However, just before Axel could start eating, Grandmother had to answer the door. She was taking a little longer at the door,...

In Colin the Crab Gets Married by Tuula Pere, Colin is engaged, and he and his betrothed, Clara, decide it is time to tell everyone about their intended nuptials. The news travels fast among his friends, and, before Colin knows it, everyone is congratulating him...

Dread in the Dark is a book in the Little Fears Series by Tuula Pere. Many things have changed since Elliot's baby sister's arrival. Many relatives have visited and gushed over her, and Elliot has been moved to a bedroom further away from his parents'...

Colin the crab is always busy. All his friends living in the sea seek his help on construction projects. In Tuula Pere’s Colin the Crab Feels Tired, Colin is asked to help the fish family build a new house after their old one was destroyed....

Gertie Braves the River by Louis Papadakis is a delightful children’s picture book about a giraffe named Gertie who faces a significant challenge when a wide, deep river blocks her path. The story unfolds in a vibrant savanna setting, where Gertie, despite her initial doubts,...

Lily Starling and the Voyage of the Salamander by Christian Hurst is an exciting YA science fiction novel. Waking up with no memory and only a name tag to guide her, Lily Starling is thrust into a galaxy-spanning conflict in this sweeping sci-fi adventure. Whisked...

Allie’s Adventure on the Wonder is about a 14-year-old girl named Allie who battles with Auditory Processing Disorder(APD). This condition causes disruptions in how one's brain processes sound. This affects Allie's self-esteem, leading to fears about life and the future, social anxiety, and self-doubt. To...

Achieving the Unknown by Ramit Soni is a guide for leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries navigating the complexities of uncertainty. The book challenges traditional goal-setting methods by offering a flexible framework that emphasizes mindfulness, adaptability, and personal growth. It is structured around key principles such as...

Mr. Wiz and The Dragon by Alex Stears tells the story of Mr. Wiz, a wizard who lives in the land of Moo, nestled within Windy Wood. Mr. Wiz is an unconventional and caring wizard. However, he is not particularly skilled, as his spells often...

In Thomas and the Magic Violin by Tuula Pere, a young boy is determined to get a difficult composition for his school’s concert just right. While his friends are outside, Thomas is practicing inside with the windows open, worried that his neighbors are tired of...

Pilgrims on the Silk Road: A Muslim-Christian Encounter in Khiva by Walter R. Ratliff follows the eastern trek of a small group of Mennonites into Central Asia in search of religious and social freedom. Ratliff weaves the personal letters, diaries and publications of the pilgrims...

This book is amazing. The author did a superb job putting it from the perspective of on how Jesus is the Shepherd and we are the lost sheep in accordance with Luke 15. Every step of the way I was moved by how it elegantly...

Meet Robby the C-130 is a delightful book, written for children with parents in the military, that will be loved by all children. It is an easy book that helps a child cope with his/her feelings resulting from the absence of one of the parents....

“At the Zoo with Lil Boo,” written by Daddy Bookins and illustrated by Dania Piotti, is a fun and educational read for your young child. Lil Boo gets ready for the day. Then he heads out to the zoo with his dad and mom and...

Jane Baskin is a highly talented author. I'm not quite sure what I was expecting from this novel, but I got some good laughs and really had the wild ride-of-my-life with this interesting story. Ms. Baskin has done a wonderful job at creating a complex...

"World Beyond the Maelstrom Gate" features a group of multicultural college students. They are brought together when Daniel, an aspiring astronomer in his sophomore year, discovers an error in the calculated path of a small meteor. Daniel and his roommates determine the meteor landed near...

Discrimination is a very real problem in the work place but what can a person do? Seena K. Foster, author of "Civil Rights Investigations Under the Workforce Investment Act" leads the reader through the law, the process and the various scenarios of the subject. Citing...

Our story begins in a butterfly garden with two cousins flirting with each other. Dace is a handsome young man prone to trouble. For much younger Liz he is temptation. He enticed her to swim in the pond. If Uncle Norm had not come along...

Tears course down Sullie’s cheeks as he looks at his once pristine beach now littered with plastic. His granddaughter was left crippled by the abominable stuff. Sullie called a meeting of his bird friends and shared the dreadful acts humans have committed. They bring their...