Henrietta Hedgehog’s Prickly Problem by Carole P. Roman shares a beautiful story about self-acceptance. Henrietta is a charming hedgehog who is unhappy with her spiky quills and feels they keep her fellow critters from becoming close friends. While at school, some of the animals tease...

Hocus Pocus Practice Focus: The Making of a Magician by Amy Kimlat is fun and inspirational. A young girl named Mila wakes up on her birthday. Friends arrived, cake and delicious food were served, and finally, it was time for Mila's birthday surprise. Mila could...

Hello Outer Space by Amanda Minuk is a picture book that explores our place and position in one of the vast galaxies of the universe called the Milky Way. The book begins with the sun, a star, followed by the individual planets and their unique...

High in the Sky by Kathleen Gauer is an unusual story in that it tackles the question of boredom head-on and suggests how the imagination can be used to overcome that awful feeling. Beautifully illustrated by Sari Richter, the first picture shows a child who...

Hole in the Fence by Papa Paws is a quick read. Molly and her sisters notice something's not quite right in the yard when they go outside. What a mess! How will Papa Paws react when he encounters this new problem, and who's behind the...

It's natural for all humans to think about where we come from. Especially for adopted children, it can be pretty difficult to come to terms with their own identity, making them wonder who they are. How I Wonder Where You Are is a moving picture...

Hide and Seek Alphabet: With Australian Animals by Anna Finch introduces young readers to many animals found in Australia. From birds to amphibians and mammals, we are acquainted with many new creatures that live on the continent. Some are well-known, while others are less familiar....

Who doesn’t love Christmas? Everybody loves Christmas, but Holly Holiday has lifted this love for Christmas to a new height. Holly Holiday and the Christmas Forest by Katie Anderson explores the love and excitement of Christmas. Holly loves the Christmas tree most of all. Live...

Hindu Mythology Stories by Lakshmi Narayani is a guide for children to learn more about the Hindu culture and religion. After a thorough synopsis, the author shares several Hindu children’s stories that are important as a foundation for understanding Hindu beliefs and ties up the...

What does it take to create a new invention like a flying carpet? Imagination! Reading How to Make a Flying Carpet (Alex, the Inventor Book 2) by Lois Wickstrom shows the various steps to inventing something. Alex is a young inventor who thinks outside the...