Have you ever heard of xylocarp? Or xylocarp cupcakes? I haven’t, but it is a real fruit. It’s actually a hard, woody fruit like the coconut. But, when you need a fruit that begins with the letter ‘x’, then xylocarp works quite well. Not to...

Little Saci-Pererê: No More Mischief by Rachelle Jones Smith, illustrated by Mykhailo Ridkous, is the tale of a cute little Brazilian mischief-maker. Saci is a trickster, similar to a genie. He can cause farm animals to misbehave. He can steal socks, and create a whirlwind....

Lulu had her hat and her wand and she was all set to become Lulu the Magnificent. That is, she wanted to be a magician. When Bella the dog’s ball is stuck, she waves her wand and says some magical-sounding words, but nothing happens. She...

Lou the Poo, written by Gasper, is a funny picture book for young children. One day a boy eats lots of yummy candy, but soon starts to feel something strange happening in his tummy. The boy knows exactly what he has to do; he needs...

Margaret Sophia Anna Maria Smith is a little girl on a mission. Her friends call her Little Pearl or just Pearly. She used to live on a special island with her parents and younger brother, but one day, Pearly woke up after star watching in...

In Little Pearl's Reflection: Mystery at Adventure Lake by Sarah Ann Kinnear, Margaret Sophia Anna Maria Smith (also known as Little Pearl), is searching for her lost mother, Anna. Anna disappeared on their island and when Pearl went looking for her, she met many interesting...

In Look At Me by Audrey Beth Stein, we are introduced to a group of children whose likes are different from others. Some children want to feel glamorous while others just want to fit in. Some girls like skirts while others prefer pants or leggings....

Linus the Troll is written by Rosie Talley. It is the story of a young troll, Linus, who is a study in contrasts. The most outstanding aspect of the story is the way that Linus’s physical features are contrasted with his personality. Readers soon discover...

Legend of the Rainbow Eater is a work of fiction in the fantasy and adventure subgenres and serves as the latest installment in the Stormwatch Diaries series. It is aimed at younger readers and was penned by author Kristiana Sfirlea. The book follows Rose and...

It’s hard growing up. Children (and even adults) always find something wrong with a child and many love to tease and torment. You might be a geek or a brainy kid or even a bookworm. You might like to play rough outside with both boys...