Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
As endearing as it is adorable. Looking for a new bedtime story, young Liam and his mother decide to make one up. His mama pulls out a flashlight and they make use of shadow puppets to bring to life their story about a goblin, a witch and a flea. The flea, named Bree, craves friendship […]
Shares the positive message with children that they have a world of opportunity ahead of them. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a question that we were all asked when we were children. And now, as adults, it’s something that we’ve likely asked the children in our lives. The topic
A terrific message told with style and class. Written with the feeling and tempo of classic children’s poetry from centuries past, The Night the Monsters Came is a catchy story for new readers that gently stresses the lesson of regular oral hygiene. A fearless little girl and her chivalrous, golden-haired older brother determine to fight
A perfect outlet for youthful energy. The arrival of the long-awaited carnival day brings Mira Monkey to the beach for an assortment of festivities and fun. There are games and contests, yummy food to enjoy, and all sorts of creative activities. The only thing worrying Mira is the threat of rascally fairies, but the coast
An enlightening piece of historical fiction based on the lives of some authentic early Americans. It is the dawn of the eighteenth century in what would eventually become the United States of America when 16-year-old Elias Sawyer and his father are ambushed and kidnapped. Stolen from their family, their sawmilling business and their Protestant traditions,
Easy to enjoy, and perfect for young readers. When you’re the seventeenth baby born in a mouse family, it’s no wonder the excitement of finding a name to match the personality has faded. So our protagonist is simply named Another Mouse. However, curiosity propels our furry little house mouse, making him anything but just another
A lively and entertaining story. Teaching young children about mythology can be enlightening and entertaining for both the child and the parent. Through it, we are introduced to new cultures and beliefs, which helps us to be more understanding of those from all over this world we live in. With this in mind, Rachelle Jones
A wonderfully unique book that engages both mind and body. Belluna’s Big Adventure in the Sky is a brilliant collaboration between the written word and physical expression. The vibrant story begins with the happy Noollab family. Right from the start, Once Upon a Dance highlights similarities between this lively family and any other ordinary family.
A beautifully illustrated and delightfully entertaining story. Mrs. Brown is well known in Happyville for the award-winning apple pies that she makes. In addition to benefiting her dessert-loving family, this reputation has caught the attention of a curious scientist, Newton the Newt. Newton has developed a remarkable powder that can cause delicious pies to grow
A cute and quirky story that kids are sure to love. My Ginormous Bearded Dragon is an adorable rhyming book about a young girl who gets a pet bearded dragon. The dragon is a happy fellow with a hearty appetite and a playful demeanor. The little girl notices that the small pet she brought home
A sublime dark fantasy with a perfect balance of action and interpersonal relationships. Blue Haven is one of the lucky few, a descendent of those that survived the virus, the deadly mutations, the wandering, and the fighting that brought humans to the brink of extinction. Some 150 years later, all of humanity has been condensed
A fast paced sequel with mystery, drama and heart. Dealing with the loss of a parent can spell disaster for any child. But for Rocky Casson, the joyful announcement that his mom is getting remarried is nothing short of devastating. There’s no wedding date yet, so Rocky still has time to figure out exactly what
The perfect counting book for your little learners. If you’ve ever enjoyed a family vacation at the beach, then Ten Little Sandpipers is the perfect counting book for your little learners. The colorful book features a fluffy family of sandpipers nestled in the sand near the breaking waves. One by one, more young birds are
The perfect antidote to any rainy day. Inquisitive, science-minded Liam finds himself scared by a roaring thunderstorm. Rather than being stuck under his blankets with a case of the blues, Liam remembers other times that the angry sky wrecked his plans. He hops out of bed with a bold plan; Liam will fasten a bouquet
Filled with whimsy and wonder. On a chilly school day, Nina takes advantage of a few extra minutes to draw doodles in the foggy patch that her breath leaves on a glass window. Her usual doodle, Pip, watches everything happening around him from a solitary position where he remains stuck in the pane. Something unexpected
Two friends, Bear and Dragon Cat, challenge each other to wild dares that include eating crazy foods and singing silly songs. As they play together, the two of them also use their imaginations to conjure invisible kittens and magic carpets. And when Bear and Dragon Cat take their flying carpet out for a joyride, it
As important as it is entertaining. Without question, our environment is in trouble. The Amazing Bees: A Children’s Theatrical Experience addresses a small but critical element of life on earth. This illuminating book, geared for kids, tackles the trouble facing our precious honeybees in the form of an energetic and well-illustrated story. Princess Debbee is
An adventure that little ones will want to enjoy again and again. Young Flora Figglesworth lives in a house on a hill, surrounded by a majestic forest. One midsummer night, Flora is awakened by the sounds of music. Propelled by curiosity and led by entrancing firefly light, Flora takes off on a midnight adventure to
A punchy futuristic story. Waking up with a dead man’s hands gripping her neck on the floor of a dark hotel room is not MaeAri’s idea of a successful assignment. To make matters worse, there are several unsettling pieces of her memory that seem to be missing. MaeAri may not remember the last few weeks,
Lana is a jolly girl with rosy cheeks and a wide smile. Almost overnight, things change in Lana’s life as she finds herself in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. Schools and parks are unexpectedly closed and Lana is unable to play with her friends or visit with her grandma in person. People are urged
We live in a world plagued with depression. The disorder can affect everything from our mood to our appetite. In Emma Eggleston’s debut novel, Escape, Matty seems to have everything going for him. But looks can be deceiving. On the inside, he isn’t the same happy young adult he presents to his friends. Instead, he
A wonderful book that sparks imagination and curiosity. Brandon’s family takes him to vibrant Hong Kong to see the sights and also to visit with his extended family. However, before the plane even lands Brandon catches a glimpse of something more thrilling than his parents imagined he would. What begins as a brief flash of
An exceptional book for pre-readers and beginning readers. When Mr. and Mrs. Brown build their farm, they realize that it is lonely without animals. So, one by one, the animals begin to arrive. From a horse and a cow to a puppy and a duck, a variety of animals slowly populate the evolving farm, much
A wonderful message of diversity, centered firmly on tolerance and love. Not all families are alike, and helping young children to realize this early on can lead them to become more tolerant as they grow up. A Handful of Buttons displays a wide array of family units, including large families, small families, biracial families, separated
