Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A brand new band has been formed by a group of canine pals. They’ve got singers and a few cool instruments including a tambourine, a saxophone, drums and guitars. They even have a fun name, Dog Band. It looks like the band is ready to go, except for one small problem… they can’t decide which […]
An engaging and exciting tale, truly the perfect approachable fantasy. King Eyrhill of Predonia is a caring father and an admired leader, loved by nobody more than his daughter, Brie. So Brie is absolutely shattered when enemy forces invade her city and muder her family, including the King. Terrified, confused and angry, she hopes for
Sure to instill gratefulness and wonder in the hearts of any reader. “You’re stardust on earth with beauty to spare created from LOVE that’s meant to be shared.” Who wouldn’t fall in love with a line as warm and inclusive and encouraging as this? Designed to SHINE! Read Aloud Rhymes for Any Size Heart Volume
A Through Z Of What If is a peppy picture book designed to help kids learn to read and expand their growing vocabularies. The polka-dotted pages alternate a series of exaggerated what if questions with the humorous literal depiction on the opposite page. Porter leaves no stone unturned, no letter unloved, employing inventive onomatopoeia and
A superbly told, poignant tale that is filled with heart and soul. Matt is a self-conscious, introverted teen from a stable, caring family. Lia is a free spirited girl carrying greater burdens than her carefree demeanor would ever let on. When the two of them meet, their connection is instantaneous. However, between Matt’s taunting peers
A wildly enjoyable trip through millions of years of earth’s history. Martin, while having dinner with his family, let’s out a whopper of a sneeze! But you can’t fully blame him. Before his family has time to react, science-minded Martin explains how geological processes that occurred during the time of the dinosaurs affect our current
An inspiring book for early teens. Bricktown Boys is a highly relatable story about a pre-teen boy named Sam who wants to get his football team started more than he wants to study for his math exams. Sam’s mom seems to be on an endless loop of lowlife boyfriends and bad choices. As an escape
An exciting and enjoyable out-of-this-world adventure! In a future where food is produced via a 3-D printer-cooker and space travel is not uncommon, a young girl becomes the center of an intergalactic prognostication. A visitor from the planet Kryg gives twelve-year-old Sam a device that enables her to travel to their planet, where she finds
An absolute must read for any little animal lovers in your life. Good Luck Chestnut And Other Lucky Colors of the World is a richly illustrated book for young children that is sure to stoke the fires in a playful heart. The pages feature horses and children in every color, size and season. With wonderfully
America has just suffered the greatest attack it has ever seen. An international group of enemies, including many sleeper cells within the country’s borders, have begun the process of overtaking the country through the coordinated use of dirty bombs, prison camps, and the destruction of the nation’s infrastructure. Although only twelve years old, James survives
This adorable book is reminiscent of the vintage Sesame Street Library books of yore. Daisy Mae gets the news that her mom got a new job and they’ll have to move. Only this isn’t simply a move across town or to a new school. This is a trip across an entire ocean to a whole
“No mask for me,” declares Murphy when his mommy asks him to put on his mask before they go outside. Whether it is because they don’t want to stand out or they simply don’t want to be told what to do, this sentiment is mimicked by countless children the world over. Murphy’s mother patiently explains
A perfect book for the challenging times that we’re currently living in. There’s no denying that all of us have been affected by the pandemic, and perhaps nobody more so than our children. The Power of Positivity helps youths to deal with our current world situation in a hopeful and reassuring manner. Using a page
A touching and emotional story that can help keep your faith alive during the most trying situations. Like any little girl brought up by a loving family, Renee loves her daddy dearly. Thus, when she abruptly finds out that he has cancer, her world begins to fall apart. Her father’s journey through surgery, chemotherapy, and
A timeless children’s book that conveys an overwhelmingly positive message. Reminiscent of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, who was mocked for his red nose, Parker the Purple Penguin is rejected by the other penguins due to the unique color of his coat. Unable to play with the other penguins, he is lonely and sad until he
Picturing Bible accounts and discerning how they apply in life can be difficult for children. Jesus, the Four Friends and Me takes one narrative from the second chapter of Mark and helps it to come alive for young ones. The story centers around four friends that bring a paralyzed man to Jesus to be healed.
Will entertain all, while thoughtfully touching on important modern-day topics. Most young girls dream of becoming a princess. For sixteen-year-old Devina, she has no need to dream, for she was born into such a privileged role. Despite everything that she seems to have going for her, Devina finds every day to be a struggle. Though
Glowing golden with new life and endless possibility. “So much stress, so many tears, the longest days, the shortest years…” If you’re a mother, you can attest to the truthfulness and heart behind this sentiment. The Lovely Haze of Baby Days: A Tribute to the Chaos of Motherhood and Life with Babies is a precious
A stirring and emotional picture book that highlights the value of prayer. At school, Bob is a self-proclaimed bully who picks on his fellow second-grade classmates, pulling their hair, tripping them, shoving them, and the like. He takes pride in his punishments and is never helpful or friendly. His teacher, Mrs. Rose, is a Christian
Once upon a time, on an island far, far away, lived the lovely Princess Soraia. Her mother had died years earlier and her father Netuno, the King and a mighty man of the sea, is away most of the time. For company, Soraia has only her aging lady-in-waiting and a compassionate jester. As the days
A charismatic story brimming with wonder and heart. Childhood is a time of discovery and change. That’s true for creatures of all sorts, and in I Can’t Reach It! by Jana Buchmann, we find that it’s true for growing giraffes. Moyo is a young giraffe calf, just learning how to do certain things on her
Diann Floyd Boehm provides an exciting and fantastical trip to the Serengeti in this Moonling Adventures picture book. Two children in the Moon, along with their pet dogs, take a close look at the animals found in the Serengeti, thanks to a simulation spaceship. The well-trained dogs take the controls, and the characters in the
A mystery that will appeal to middle school aged readers, or to anyone that enjoys a light and fun sleuth story. Summer is a busy time for the coastal town of Asbury, especially with the Food Network in town featuring local restaurants. Brady’s, the town’s most popular eatery, faces some competition as a new restaurant
Childlike and whimsical, evoking Dr. Seuss with its ear-tickling flow. The Big Adventures Of A Little Tree: Tree Finds Friendship is a precious little book for young children, written by Nadja Springer. The story begins with the intrepid and curious Tree, a wonderful member of the tree family who yearns to see more than just
