In Ali the Inventor Saves the Garden, Amir Makin introduces the reader to a young inventor. Ali encourages kids to use their knowledge of science and math in practical ways. Ali enjoys walking through the neighborhood on what he calls ‘problem patrols’. During these walks...

With “Do the right thing” as his barometer and motto in life, David Richman found himself trapped by self-developed handicaps and prescriptions written by others for his life. With his life spiraling downward, he does something completely drastic and life altering. David Richman plunges into...

Moochie the Soochie Visits the Peace People by Quinton Douglass Crawford is a cute little story for kids. Moochie loves to travel and she has this ability to travel back and forth through time. She is against war and believes that everyone in the world...

Journey to the Center of the Mirth is a thought provoking book about the advantages of humour. Author Leonard Ryzman speaks about the various facets to humorous situations. He relates the evidence from researchers who have touted the physical attributes of laughter. One example given...

Rising from the Shadow of the Sun by Ronny Herman de Jong begins with a five-year-old girl in a Japanese camp in Java, who grows up during the Second World War days to become the author of this book. It tells the story of Ronny’s...

Wippy the Wizard and the New Color is a children's picture book written and illustrated by William Lapenta. Wippy's wife is celebrating her birthday today, and her husband, Wippy the Wizard, wants to give her something that's very special. He decides not to give her...

At first I wasn't sure what to expect before opening Off the Path and Straight Into the Woods by C.L. Martin because the description read, "A whole new approach to poetry." Of course, wanting to know what that meant, I dived right in and, sure...

Teddy Roberts is not content to play within view of his new home in Monroe, Michigan in Theodore Roberts & The Key to The Imaginary Door by J.R. Robinson. Wandering through the woods with his brother, Teddy comes upon a rusted gate across the path....

Raiding the Empire of the Sun: Tinian 1945 by Kit Crumpton is a compelling historical story that takes readers on a rollicking ride through the events of WWII, a setting that comes across in the novel with vivid clarity. Based on the true experiences of...

Bella Bottlenose is the Dolphin who enlists the help of Private Investigator Penguin (P.I. Penguin) to find her missing bottle in P.I. Penguin and the Case of the Missing Bottle. P.I. Penguin goes underwater to question several possible suspects. Who took the Dolphin’s bottle? Why...

Lonnie the Loon Flies South for the Winter by Barbara Renner is a delightful storybook for children. Lonnie the loon is playing with his friends and a fisherman is watching the loons play. Lonnie's dad comes and tells him that it is now time for...

Billy is on a camping trip with his dad and friends when he hears a call for help from inside a large cave. He falls into a vortex when he steps deeper inside, landing him in another world - the Kingdom of Legends. He meets...

Landon, the Superhero of the Worlds! by Titus Andrew M. Bonifacio revolves around Landon, who, one day while returning from school, rushes to put out a fire in his neighbor's house. Something strange happens at that time and Landon is transformed into a super kid...

Sherlock Holmes, His Wife and the Hunt for Jack the Ripper is a suspenseful historical mystery by India Millar. She has written a different version to the popular Sherlock Holmes' mysteries by including a wife, Eleanor “Nellie,” and a daughter, Nona. Jack the Ripper has...

Rosco The Rascal Visits The Pumpkin Patch by Shana Gorian is a fun chapter book celebrating Autumn. Rosco, a lovable and mischievous German Shepherd puppy, joins his family on their annual visit to the pumpkin patch. Rosco swears he'll be good on his very first...

Nola The Nurse and Friends Explore The Holi Fest: She’s On The Go Series Vol. 2 by Dr. Scharmaine L. Baker and Marvin Alonso revolves around Nola who likes to play a nurse and take care of her friends’ dolls. She also loves to wear...

Grim Nora and the Secret of the Skull is a brilliant tale of magic and danger by A.M. Albaugh. Everything changes on Nora's sixteenth birthday: her father dies. Before his death, he gives her a skull shaped pocket watch which catches the attention of the...

From the Rift Valley to the Dream of Freedom: Memories Of Lisungo by John Kachamila is a mesmerising memoir, a compelling story. John William Kachamila and his parents left his hometown when he was just four years old to seek better opportunities in Tanganyika. The...

From the Corner to the Corner Office: A Blueprint for Success is an inspirational autobiography, providing the stepping stones of building self-confidence, written by James A. Barlow. Living in a world where racism is rife and white supremacy seems to take the reins, James A....

Daniel Max and the King in the Tower by Moshe Sipper is a children’s story about an adventure experienced by Daniel Max, his younger sister, Dana, and his best friend, Jake. Throughout the years there have been some mysterious disappearances in the town of Bleak...