Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
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
Takes young readers on a whimsical journey, stoking the fires of imagination. Fanciful and stimulating, Where Do Dinosaurs Go on Vacation? is just one in a series of lively books geared toward kids just starting to read or ones that are merely old enough to listen. In this sparkling installment, Kim Ann takes young readers
A literary feast for cheese-lovers and the mischievous at heart. Fred is an innovative ant with a hankering for cheese. One day Fred is so engaged in his daydream about cheese that he falls from his comfy tree perch. He lands on little Clara’s backpack and decides to hitch a ride to school. After all,
A wonderful tool to help our growing children to succeed in living happy, balanced lives. Feelu: Explore Your Feelings is a delightful opportunity for children to learn how to deal with the difficult situations they are bound to encounter in life. The thoughtful illustrations demonstrate the wide range of emotions children face. The expressive elephant
Buchmann demonstrates a musician’s timing and a poet’s skill. Charming Little Mouse wakes up one beautiful morning and decides to go visit some of his friends who live nearby. Little Mouse travels around counting from one to ten, meeting cute little friends along the way. He encounters the world’s three most adorable spiders catching golden
A fun and quirky children’s book that is sure to become an instant favorite. Mister Sleepy: Sleeping the Day Away is a cute little book begging to be read to all the imaginative little kiddos in your life. Mister Sleepy is a guy that takes napping to the next level. Not that Mister Sleepy is
A charming book that could easily become a bedtime-staple for curious children everywhere! Mollie’s Magical Tooth: A Tooth Fairy Magic Land Adventure is a vibrantly illustrated story designed for young children. Mollie is an adorable little girl with an active imagination. When the time comes to lose her first tooth, instead of leaving it for
An inclusive and educational storybook for all the little aspiring athletes around the globe. Clocking in at just under 40 unique words, “Hows That?” Let’s Play Cricket by Neil Nitin is a cheekily illustrated storybook for very young readers. The book is like a mini-lesson on the beloved game of Cricket. The text highlights all
A charming story about a beautiful doll that proves to be wise beyond her years. Nesting dolls are undeniably entrancing. There is nothing high-tech to the elegant designs and beautiful colors that these gorgeous dolls possess. The joy of discovering a smaller round figure inside the doll, and another smaller figure inside that one, is
A delightful storybook for young children, worthy of the most lively story hour. The jolly Bupbup lives in a cute little red house nestled at the edge of a ‘strange and marvelous wood field’ with a river close by. One fateful Wednesday, the rain begins to fall. The little Bupbup and her two cats enjoy
