Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
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
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 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
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 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
Self-deprecating and forthright, Randall McNair writes in a way that is endearing and comfortable. “I don’t write with hope. I do it with pen and paper.” Randall McNair bares his wry soul in the sharp collection of poetry, Dispatches from the Swinging Door Saloon. The pages are filled with lamentations, porn stars, whiskey, frustration, inadequacy,
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
Eye-opening in the most heartrending way. “Having suffered through too many of Portland’s sunrises in recent years, the art on the horizon has either lost its beauty or I’m too jaded to see in color anymore.” This is just one beautiful example of the eloquent and evocative prose that graces the pages of One Hit
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
Jennie Dorny has hit her stride with Hybrids, Volume Three: Fear, a treat for fantasy lovers. Epic space opera Hybrids, Volume Three: Fear brings us back to the bustling Earth Metropolis. Jack mourns his missing brawan, Farren, who has been held on Gambling Nova instead of dead like he had been told months earlier. Jack
Heartbreaker proves its namesake in this highly emotional, disturbing and bewitching book. We are all shaped by our experiences. For Addie, these experiences have shaped her into a hero for her people. Addie returns to her home and finds that time has not been kind to Decim. Monsters have ravaged the land and her grandmother
Full of relevant information that is both shocking and thought-provoking. As a child I was taught not to waste food. Why? There are starving children all over the world that would be grateful for that meal! In the introduction to Beat Your Weight Beat Your Fat: How To Lose Our Weight with Weight Loss Mastery,
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
Billed as an assortment of art and poems, One Heart- Many Breaks is a gripping autobiographical collection spanning some 20 tumultuous years in the life of Sandeep Kumar Mishra. A flawless connection between the organic, natural world and the modern, technology driven space surrounding us, Sandeep paints vivid pictures with his heartfelt words. Driven by
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
An emotional account of one religious woman’s heartbreaking journey. “My mind was dominated by fear, rejection, worry, and anxiety.” These honest words reveal the sentiments of sixteen-year-old Tori as she is confronted with a startling truth; she’s pregnant! With barely a moment to process the gravity of the situation, she moves forward with an abortion.
Sheds light on abuse and its aftermath, proving that the scars that remain look different on every victim. No sane person could describe Morgan’s childhood as normal. From a young mother whose behavior is flat-out abusive, to an over-drinking and largely absent father, it comes as no surprise when a vulnerable 14 year-old Morgan turns
A fresh choice for an eerie fantasy novel that parallels the moral choices we face. Heartmender by V. Romas Burton is a fantasy novel with a unique premise and lofty moral overtones. Adelaide Tye lives in the land of Barracks where the human heart passes for currency. Most hearts are small and gray, but those
An excellent guidebook for anybody looking to make positive changes in their environment. What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care? is an indispensable guide for professionals, managers, those in authority positions, and mindful humans everywhere. Authored by Gary A. DePaul, PhD, the text guides readers through the diverse and evolving ideas surrounding
