Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
“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
A delightful short story that is sure to captivate young readers. On a class field trip to the zoo, Merren and her fellow classmates are given a challenging task from their teacher. They are asked to, “Photograph an animal that sounds just like your name!” Many of the students are having difficulties photographing the appropriate
Wiley and his older sister JuJu are dropped off at the library just before storytime. While all of the other children are enjoying the story that the librarian, Mrs. Longerhans, is reading, energetic Wiley decides to make a break for it. When the librarian isn’t paying close attention, the rambunctious boy takes off and inadvertently
Makes Alexander Hamilton’s dynamic story approachable for all ages. Detailing and expounding upon the critically acclaimed musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, A Kids’ Guide to Hamilton the Musical provides a simplified yet thorough explanation of the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton. The book is organized into 46 chapters, one for each song in the wildly popular original musical.
A perfect addition to any child’s annual holiday traditions. Quinn, an adventurous snow fairy, overhears a pair of squabbling elves. The elves, Rusty and Fudge, are worried about which of them lost Santa’s wish list. Eager to help, Quinn takes the rueful elves to retrace their steps in the hopes of tracking down the list.
Whimsy and delight abound in this colorful and warm tale. Nestled in town of Congleton is the precocious Sandy Lane and her collection of bears. Some might call Sandy bear-obsessed, but she just can’t help herself. She loves her teddies! From books and wallpaper to an impressive collection of stuffed bears and the big bear
A fun children’s book filled with vibrant and adorable illustrations. The opening image of Do You See the Giant? is an ant that fills the pages, along with the caption, “Do you see the giant?” While the ant appears large, the following pages show that a bee is huge in comparison to the ant. As
As the colors of spring, summer and fall drain away, a witch’s curse brings a harsh winter upon the land. Within the woods live families of trolls, including the newest family, the Tooths. As the Tooths family endures their first winter, they also discover a blight that comes with the cold colorless season, the Ogre
Theo and his classmates are encouraged by their teacher to look at the world around them with a different view. Are there ways to reduce their plastic use in their personal lives? Theo puts forth admirable effort to find innovative solutions to the plastic waste issue choking our planet. From avoiding single use bags at
Perry The Fairy And Her Tail is the first in an enchanting series of books geared toward children aged 4 to 8. The Tell Me A Story, Grandma books follow the adventures of the ever curious Sapphire and the consummately wise and patient Grandma Glee. Sapphire asks Grandma Glee why stories are called tales. The
This book is a delight, as every aspect of it is executed exquisitely. Little Mouse, feeling a little lonely, leaves his house to find his friends. As he checks in on a variety of insects and small animals, he finds that they are all too busy to spend time with him. This leaves him feeling
A powerful and important story about diversity, inclusion, inner strength and true value. “It was her special day—Alena was eight! Her friends all came over to help celebrate.” Thus begins one of the most positive and beautiful books on cultivating self-esteem and acceptance geared toward young girls that I’ve read. Alena welcomes a diverse group
