It’s not easy fitting into a right-handed world when you’re a left-handed person. But, amazingly, some of the brightest people in history were left-handed: even some presidents like Obama and some great athletes. Some left-handed people have the added talent of being ambidextrous: they can...

Dennis the Snake by David Serra is a cute short story about a rare young Mango Python named Dennis on a remote, uninhabited island. Dennis's grandmother is celebrating her 90th shedding of skin and resting in a burrow when Dennis goes out on his own...

What bus crossed the ocean? Columbus! Daisy Daydream Bus Rhymes and Jokes by Sue Wickstead is a fun children's book that is loaded with lyrical stories, reinvigorated nursery rhymes, and playful jokes sure to entertain. In the spirit of Wickstead's bus theme, old favorite rhymes...

Jay and Tina are preparing for the autumn Hindu festival of Diwali, also known as the Festival of Light. They have created 101 clay diyas, small cup-shaped oil lamps, to light up their house during the festivities. The total of 101 is an important number;...

Meet Devin and Evan who are twins and the best of friends in the story Devin & Evan Sleep from 8 -7: Teaching Children the Importance of Sleep by Whitney Roban, Ph.D. They share a love of many things but when it comes to sleep...

Double Crust Chocolate Cream Pie: My Truly Most Favorite Fluffy Friend is a children’s storybook written by Pamela Tomlin and illustrated by Tamara Piper. What could be better than a lovely spring day? One spent visiting Nana and Papa. Emma loves to visit her grandparents,...

The Martha's Vineyard summer vacation has started and the Dynamo family join the many who travel every year to Martha's Vineyard. The cars are sandwiched on the ferry and they are counting the minutes to crossing Vineyard Sound. The colorful gingerbread houses and Ocean Park...

Danger in Dublin: JJ Bennett: Junior Spy is an action thriller for children and preteens written by Alba Arango. JJ was excited at the prospect of traveling to Dublin, Ireland with his dad, who was officially a computer tech working with the CIA. JJ had...

Dear Mrs. Magootie by Beth Howell is a laugh a minute read. The author shares a collection of fictional notes that parents generally write to the principal, and to add to the fun element they are written on toilet paper, aluminum foil, etc. Meet the...

Doggy Claus / Perro Noel: A Bilingual Holiday Tale is a warm Christmas story of a dog that wants to make other dogs happy by giving them Christmas presents. Jingle thinks they need Christmas gifts to be happy but soon learns what they really want....