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Spy Mystery, WW2 History, and Friendships in Engaging Novel for Middle Grade Readers
Who is Miss Agnes, the postmistress on Hatteras Island? The group of new friends believe that she could actually be a spy when WW2 encroaches on Hatteras Island in North Carolina. Can the group of friends who call themselves The Dime Novel Kids solve these mysteries that they believe exist?
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Outer Space and Our Galaxy Introduced to the Young Readers in Creative Board Book
Toddlers can be introduced to outer space and our galaxy with this creative board book and its gorgeous black and white illustrations of space, the surface of the moon with the moon rover, and using a telescope. The pages fold out to show each illustration.
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Eating With Young Children and Learning Shapes in Fun Board Book for Little Readers
Introducing new foods with interesting shapes can be a great way for young preschoolers to learn about tasting new foods and learning shapes as a math skill. Hamburgers, fruit, and the Thanksgiving turkey all can be tasted along with discovering shapes that these foods can be made with.
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Snowmen and Their Secret Jobs in Fun Read for Little Readers
What do snowmen do when we are sleeping? Building a snowman is part of winter fun in many parts of the country, but do children ever think of snowmen having jobs? Snowmen At Work is a fun read in board book form for toddlers and preschoolers to imagine the jobs that snowmen do.
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Disability, Self-Esteem, and Special Friends in Creative Picture Book and Story for Young Readers
A disability does not have to limit a life and Sam learns this lesson along with her special friends. Sam has cerebral palsy and her friends help her to navigate this every day. Sam and her friends enjoy back-to-school shopping and adventures go along with the shopping experience.
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Kindness Can Appear in a Variety of Ways as Told in 2 Delightful Picture Books for Young Readers
Teaching kindness to our children has never been more important than now in the world that we are living in. These 2 picture books teach many lessons in kindness that young readers will relate to. Both books present ways that everyone can show kindness to many people every day.
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Thanksgiving and the History of the Holiday in Beautiful Picture Book and Story for Young Readers
Families have celebrated Thanksgiving through the centuries, but we did not actually have an official Thanksgiving holiday until the 1800's. The true story of this important holiday is beautifully told and illustrated in Giving Thanks.
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Pizza and Kale as Friends in Creative Picture Book and Story Introduces Young Readers to Trying New Foods
How about pizza and kale as food friends? Tasting new food combinations can be challenging for young children and picture books like Super Pizza and Kid Kale can be a great tool for introducing new foods to children. Read along with Super Pizza and Kid Kale to discover the adventures they have.
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Feelings, Experiences, and Situations That All Humans Experience and the Best in Humanity in Picture Book for Children
It is becoming more important to teach young children about being kind, empathetic, and thoughtful in their world. A family story of teaching these important characteristics as children go about their activities daily is a fun read for young children.
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Squirrels, Pizza, Doughnuts, and Apple Pie Combine in 3 Graphic Chapter Books for Reading Adventures for Ages 4-8
Favorite squirrel characters Norma and Belly are full of adventures in these 3 hilarious graphic chapter books for young readers. Pizza, doughnuts, and apples for pies all create adventures for the fun-loving squirrels. Each book has creative illustrations to tell the adventures.
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Jewish Holiday Sukkot Celebration in Picture Book and Story for Young Readers
The Jewish holiday of Sukkot is celebrated in Uganda as a favorite holiday for families. Shoshi loves to decorate her hut, known as a sukkah, for this special holiday. Their village holds a contest to discover whose hut will be the best for this special holiday.
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Native American Heritage and Commitment to a Dream in Picture Book and Story of Ria Thundercloud
The story of Ria Thundercloud and her dream to become a professional dancer is told beautifully in her picture book for children. Ria Thundercloud is from the Ho-Chunk Nation. She dreamed of being a dancer since the age of 4. She learned many styles of dance and now travels all over the world.
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Voter Education for Young Readers in Picture Book and Story
It is never too early to introduce children to our most precious right of voting. Rock the Vote introduces a class to voting when their teacher organizes a Favorite Class Pet voting activity. All kinds of pets are on the ballot. Which pet will win the most votes?
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Halloween Round Up for Reading in 5 Board Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers
5 delightful books in board book form for reading with your little ones to celebrate Halloween are the perfect choice for trick-or-treat bags. These little books will be treasured by little readers with fun stories about Halloween and they will fit magically into trick-or treat-bags.
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Fans of the Character Pippa Park Will Cheer Her On With Planning a Christmas Party in New Chapter Book
Pippa Park is back with her ongoing challenges in middle school and she wants to plan a Christmas party that might make her social life a lot better. She still loves basketball, managing her friendships, and helping her family in their struggling business with the laundrymat.
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Leaf Colors of the Seasons in Picture Book With Counting Skills for Young Readers
Leaves are always part of the fall season. Counting skills that are included in picture books are always fun reading for young readers. Count along with the story and notice the change in trees with leaves in each season.
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Creativity Combined With Business in Delightful Picture Book From Notable Actress Reese Witherspoon
Do you have a little one who loves being busy? Busy Betty loves being busy and she discovers that being busy with great ideas can be rewarding. How about a new invention that can help with a chore? Busy Betty gets to work and works along with a team to invent a dog bath.
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Life Lessons in Coping With Prejudice, a Learning Disability, and Life in the 60's Create Compelling Chapter Book
The history of the 1960's creates a compelling story for learning to cope with prejudice, antisemitism. and an important Supreme Court decision that changes life for 12- year- old Ariel and her family. Young readers might recognize similar problems that are still around today.
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Hero or Villain Interactive Graphic Chapter Book for Readers to Choose Their Path in Using Superpowers
How would your young reader use their superpower of being able to fly? Fun interactive questions for the reader to answer throughout the story to discover which path they would take either as a hero or villain to use their superpower.
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An Earthquake and Mysterious Smells Present a Problem to be Solved by Three Sisters in Intriguing Read for Tweens
Three sisters really want to be accepted by their friends. A problem with an earthquake presented some problems in the community and their mom was blamed. The sisters stick together and find a way to regain their friends in the community. There are mysteries to be solved in a fun read for tweens.
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Pancake Ingredients to be Acquired When You Live on an Island as Told in Creative Story and Picture Book
It can be hard to acquire ingredients for cooking when you live on an island. There are lots of ingredients needed to make pancakes and luckily, Grandpa knows how to get these ingredients even though the family lives on an island. He must travel to other islands by boat to gather ingredients.
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Plant Scientist Norman Borlaug's Story of His Fight to Help With World Hunger in Engaging Autobiography
Norman Borlaug changed the world with his work to solve the problem of world hunger. He became a plant scientist and did extensive work with wheat throught out his career. He was successful in saving millions from starvation with his work. He also laid the groundwork for many changes to farming.
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Superpowers for Teens in Bestseller Graphic Chapter Book
If your teen is having anxiety and stress with the beginning of this new school year, you will want to pick up a copy of SuperPowered:Transform Anxiety into Courage, Confidence, and Resilience. This graphic chapter book is written with humor and filled with practical advice for teens to use now.
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A Place for Everyone Is the Lesson in Delightful Picture Book for Young Readers
Everyone is different and there are lots of ways that we are different is the lesson learned by Macy and Tru when they are putting on a show. They must find a place for everyone to help and be in their show. They meet the challenge to include a friend who is in a wheelchair.
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Aesop's Fables Retold in Beautifully Illustrated Book for Young Readers
Introduce your young reader to the classic Aesop's fables in this beautiful picture book with many favorite tales retold. Parents are sure to find one or several of their favorite tales in this exquisite picture book to share with their young readers. What's your favorite Aesop's fable?
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A Lesson in Taking Time to Appreciate the Little Things in Your World in Special Picture Book and Bedtime Story
Little Hedgehog teaches Big Hedgehog a life lesson in appreciating the little things in the natural world. Big Hedgehog is in a hurry to get home berfore dark while out walking. Little Hedgehog wants to take the time to see some special things in nature before going home.
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Climate Crisis Becomes an Obsession for Young Activist in Timely Chapter Book for YA Readers
Haven is influenced by the young activist Kirina Ansong who spoke passionately at the UN about the surging climate crisis for the world. Haven becomes obsessed with the fact that adults don't seem to be doing anything about the crisis. She learns that even small changes can make a difference.
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Puppies, Teamwork, and a New Math Skill in Delightful Story and Picture Book From Hallmark Star Danica McKellar
More is not always better than less. Moxie learns this lesson when she finds a magic stick that can double things. The button gets stuck and Moxie definitely has a problem when the number of puppies explodes by 2's. A math lesson is part of this delightful picture book and story.
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All Things Food in Fun and Comprehensive Food Atlas From National Geographic Kids
Children who might consider themselves to be a foodie with a lot of interest in food and where these foods come from will enjoy this colorful and educational food atlas from National Geographic Kids publications. The atlas features maps from which different foods come from and fun recipes to try.
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A Smile Can Start a Friendship in a Lesson Learned in Charming Picture Book and Story
A little girl alone with just her mom in a new city discovers that just a smile can attract a new friend. Liling used to go to school, but now she goes to the factory with her mom when her mom works. Being lonely is no fun. She discovers a new friend one day in the apartment building nest door.
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Tv Video Gaming Inventor Biography in Picture Book and Story for Young Readers
This book is for your young reader if they are into gaming. This biography of Ralph Baer in picture book and story tells about the invention of video games for tv. Fun facts about how he got the idea for gaming on tv and the development of his idea will engage readers. A timeline is included.
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Tomatoes, Gardening, and a Mystery in New Chapter Book with Favorite Character Nate the Great
Nate the Great has a new mystery to solve when some tomatoes go missing. These tomatoes are special and it is important to the gardner that they be found. Nate has a lot of clues that he finds interesting. Quarters that are left in two gardens might be the key to solving the mystery.
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Courage in Being a Superhero Can Help With Fear as Told in Colorful Picture Book and Story for Young Readers
Our children certainly need encouragement for coping with fear in our current society. Superheroes do get scared, but fear can be conquered. Maisie Brown dreams of being a superhero because she believes they do not get scared. She learns that it is ok to be scared and still be brave too.
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Monarch Butterflies, Migration, and Fun Facts in Beautiful Picture Book and Story for Young Readers
Fred Urquhart was always interested in the monarch butterflies. The Mystery of the Monarchs is told beautifully in a picture book and story of Urquhart's lifelong study of these butterflies. Fun facts about the monarchs are included along with an entertaining story of his life study.
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No for Your Young Child Could Turn Into a Possible Yes in Creatively Illustrated Picture Book for Little Readers
Every parent must cope with the problem of having to say "no"' at times and the tantrums that follow. Young children do not like the word "no"! Picture books like I Want Ice Cream by Elisabetta Pica is a hilarious read for little readers that has the lesson that tomorrow might bring a "yes".
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Hats Bring Success to This African-American Entrepreneur as Told in Beautifully Illustrated Biography of Mae Reeves
Mae Reeves as a successful hatmaker and African-American entrepreneur is brought to life in this beautiful biography for young readers. She left the segragated South for Chicago and later became the first black woman to own a business in Philadelphia. Her special and original hats made history.
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Gardening and Saving the Treasures in Our Natural Environment in Gorgeous Picture Book and Story for Young Readers
A village must decide how to protect the nature around their village and still have a community garden. Jilly and her grandpa prepare a plan to help the villagers decide that a larger garden is not in the best interest of the animals and natural fruits that grow in the forest around them.
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Eric Carle Honored This Month of June and Through the Summer With Recognition of His Art and Books
Fans of Eric Carle will enjoy a celebration of his books and art through the month of June and during the summer with events sponsored by the World of Eric Carle Museum and previews of upcoming new books from Penguin Publishing Company. New activity books are also planned for early education.
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Moths and Butterflies Celebrate Their Differences and Adapt Their Friendship as Told in This Colorful Picture Book
Learn the process of metamorphosis and the differences between moths and butterflies in this colorful picture book for young readers. Caterpillars share many characteristics in common. It is when each turns into either a moth or butterfly that you will see the differences.
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Alphabet Letters and Feelings Go Hand in Hand for Fun Learning in Colorful Picture Book for Little Readers
Introduce your little reader to the letters of the alphabet and explore a feeling that each letter describes in the pages of this colorful alphabet picture book. Young children readily learn the letters when there is an idea connected to the alphabet letter. Identify familiar feelings with fun.
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Renaissance Fair Fun With Favorite Characters From the Zoo Patrol Squad in Creative Comic Book for Young Readers
Learn about the medieval Renaissance Fair and have some adventures with favorite characters from the Zoo Patrol Squad. The friends decide to the fair to see what it alls about and they encounter a mystery to be solved. What happened to the skeleton keys?
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Love Who You Are Is the Life Lesson in Picture Perfect Story and Picture Book for Little Readers
What does your little one dislike about themselves? Irie hates her hair. She wants hair like all of her friends have. Her mom tells Irie that there are so many wonderful things about her that make her special. Irie learns that all of these special things make her unique and loved.
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Peaches, Family Love, Friendship, and History in Engaging Novel for the YA Audience
A family and a group of friends tell their story of living through the post-WW2 period in our country as peach harvesters in this fictional history book. The theme of strong family love and the privilege of having a close friend by your side runs through the story along with a surprise plan.
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Adventures With Fenway the Dog in 2 Easy Readers Chapter Books for Beginning Readers
A favorite character Fenway the dog has adventures in 2 fun chapter books for beginning readers. Bones and frisbees are part of the adventures in these easy readers. These are perfect for introducing beginning readers to chapter books with easy text and this entertaining dog.
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Birthday Gift Is Reminder That Family Is Love No Matter Where You Live In Multicultural Picture Book
Rocio and her family moved to the United States from Central America and she misses her homeland. She misses her grandmother the most. She misses all of the special things that her grandmother's store had, and especially the pinatas. A special package arrives and reminds Rocio about family love
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Finding Your Special Niche Requires Perseverance in Delightful Picture Book for Young Readers
Princess Charming cannot find her niche in the world she is in. No matter how hard she tries, she just cannot find anything that she is good at. She refuses to give up and finally succeeds in a surprising way. Perserverance is a good life lesson for young readers.
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Banned Book and Aventures Create a Timely Story for Young Readers to Discover What Is Really Important
An assigned book for Donovan's English class is a target for being a banned book for his school. His mom makes the first move to get this book banned when she reads a few pages after she discovers the book that he is reading.The underlying theme is the major sticking point of banning the book
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Art Appreciation With a Twist for Children in Creatively Written Picture Book
Introduce your children to classical paintings in this creatively written picture book. Famous masterpieces are shown with a twist that changes the paintings by replacing characters in the classical painting with animals. A gallery of actual paintings is included in the book.
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Going Back to Your Roots Helps to Heal Along With Learning Lessons From Ants in Engaging Chapter Book for Middle Grade
Everyone makes mistakes and everyone must learn to forgive themselves for their mistakes. Harvard's dad is a doctor who experienced a mistake. He thinks that his did should return to the special place where he grew up to try to heal. An ant farm is part of the healing.
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Tim Tebow's New Picture Book With Lesson in Helping Others
How do you help someone if you are afraid? Bronco and his friends want to help a bee that is in trouble, but they are scared of being stung. They make a plan to help the bee and learnr that teamwork is always the best when someone is in trouble.
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Nighttime Activities With the Citizens of Bustletown in Textless Picture Book for Little Readers
Visit the town of Bustletown at night to see what all of the people do at night. Little readers will find this picture book with no text to be interactive when they look at all of the people and point out all of the fun activities that they are engaged in at night. It's dark outside in the town.
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Life on the Homefront During World War 2 With Loss and Mental Health Issues in Extraordinary Novel for Young Readers
History and fiction combine in this extraordinary novel for young teens to tell the story of a family who lived on the Virginia coast during World War 2. Life on the homefront was not always peaceful. Louisa June and her family experience loss in an unusual way. Family was everything.
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Fruits, Fairytales, and Fun facts About Fruits in Stunningly Illustrated Children's Book to Learn All About Fruit
Fantastic Fruits is filled with beautiful illustrations and stories about fruits. Do you want your child to eat more fruit? This book is full of stories and fun facts about delicious fruits. Some stories and facts are about familiar fruits. Some of them might be unfamiliar to your child.
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Cooking With Kids: Felicita Sala's "What's Cooking in Flowerville?"
"What's Cooking in Flowerville?," by Felicita Sala, is filled with large and colorful pages of delicious recipes for young chefs to prepare.
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Earth Day Reading and Ideas for Activities for the Little Ones in Beautifully Illustrated Board Books
We celebrate Earth Day each year and it is never too late to introduce young children to conservation and preservation of our earth and its resources. These 4 board books are perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to learn about helping our environment with plants and animals.
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Sad Feelings Don't Have to Last Long as Told in a Simple Picture Book and Story for Young Readers
Coen is having a slump in his feelings. His family try everything they know to cheer him up, but nothing is working. His family knows that it is ok to feel the blues every now and then, so they wait for the time when Coen will feel better. Coen learns to listen to his body and soon feels better.
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Easter Reading Fun in Three Small Board Books That Will Add Surprises to Little Readers' Easter Baskets
The Easter bunny is coming to hide beautiful eggs for the holiday celebrations. Mr. Impossible is going on an egg hunt in one story. These 3 small books with bunnies, Easter eggs, and fun reading for little readers make a great addition to an Easter basket.
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Where Do Eggs Come From Is Answered by Favorite Characters Waffles + Mochi in Adorable Board Book for Little Readers
Favorite characters Waffles + Mochi from the Netflix series are excited to tell about the sources of eggs. Reading about the variety of animals and birds that provide out eggs is a learning experience for little readers. Read along with Waffles + Mochi to learn all about eggs.
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Holy Week Before Easter in a Creatively Told Story and Picture Book for Young Readers
A special character known as Little Wind visits Jerusalem's palm trees and whispers that the Real King is coming soon. Bare Tree is sad because she has no dates, fronds, or flowers. Little Wind assures Bare Tree that the Real King is coming and all will be right. Bare Tree waits to see.
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Differences in Our Friends Can Be a Learning Experience as Told in Charming Picture Book and Story
Being accepting of differences in others can be hard for children. Macy has some ways in which she is different from the other children. Macy decides that she will keep being different until she is accepted. The other children decide that Macy's differences are special and make her shine.
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Kids Want Parents to Try Healthy Foods With Hilarious Results in This Amusing Picture Book and Story
The tables are turned when kids try to get their parents to try healthy foods instead of the other way around with parents trying to get kids to try healthy foods. The children try lots of ways to persuade and finally they are successful. The parents get a surprise reward for eating healthy.
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A Mom's Song Is the Most Important Melody as Told in Beautiful Picture Book and Story
A beautiful melody is looking for someone to listen to it. It moves along through the earth in search of a home. The mountain refuses to listen. The trees in the woods will not listen to the melody. The crow will not listen. The melody finally discovers the secret in a special way.
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Grandma Visits and Brings Adventures in Charming Picture Book and Story for Young Readers
Grandmas always come with great ideas for fun when they visit. They can make food taste better, encourage creativity, and sometimes annoy the parents with their ideas of fun. This Nana has all kinds of ideas when she visits and even encourages children to pray.
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Dreams and Perseverance Create Success in Delightful Picture Book and Story for Young Readers
Luna has the problem of being too short to reach things she wants. She devises a plan and keeps going with her plan until she succeeds. She imagines how to succeed and finally reaches her goal. Luna is creative with devising her plan and young readers will be surprised at her creativity.
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Purim Holiday Story and Picture Book for Fun Reading and Learning About This Important Jewish Celebration
The Purim celebration is an important part of the Jewish faith. The Purim detectives have set out to learn about this holiday and the adventures of learning are hilarious. The history and customs for celebrating this special holiday are part of this fun read for children.
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Rubber Duck's Journey in Charming Picture Book and Story Has a Message for All of Us In Our Life's Journey
This little duck takes a journey and lands just where he needs to be. Andy, the Rubber Duck has a message for all of us as we take our journey through life. The big ocean is overwhelming to Andy but he cannot call for help because he is a duck. A surprise ending is the message that we all need.
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St. Patrick's Day Story for Your Little Readers in Board Book Form
Introduce your preschoolers to leprechauns for St. Patrick's Day with fun reading, rhymes, and colorful illustrations. Leprechauns love to play hide-and-seek. Leprechauns like delicious food. Leprechauns make their special shoes. Little readers will be celebrating with all of the leprechuans.
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Read-Aloud Fun With Animal Sounds and Life Lesson in Solving a Mystery in Picture Book and Story
Have you ever jumped to a conclusion about an answer to a mystery without having all of the facts? The forest animals think that they know what is making the loud growling and they must find the animal. Is there really a lion in the forests of South America? Toucan and friends find the answer.
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Passover Celebration in Picture Book for Young Readers to Learn About This Special Holiday
Passover will be celebrated by many families with young children and this picture book will help young children learn about this special holiday. The special rituals are featured in the story as the family celebrates. The history of Passover is also included as Grandpa reads to the children.
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Passover for Jewish Families in Iran Told in Charming Story and Picture Book
Iranian Jewish families celebrate Passover at the time of the Persian New Year on the first day of spring. Roza and Ezra are getting ready to celebrate Passover with their parents. All traditions are being prepared, but an accident threatens to spoil the hoilday. Friendship saves the seder meal.
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Fun Read for Ages 7-10 to Connect Story and Picture Book to the Biblical Story of Noah's Ark
A big rainstorm is on the horizon and Esther the snail knows that she must help all of the animal friends reach the ark before the storm hits. What about her friend Solomon? She hopes to find him in time so that he can also get on the ark to survive the big storm.
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National Geographic Kids Books Celebrate Black History Month With 3 Extraordinary Black Women in the Political Arena
Celebrate Black History Month by introducing your students to 3 extraordinary black women political figures in 3 books from National Geographic Kids Publications. VP Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, and Chirley Chisolm are featured in the book series. Fun facts about each and great photos in books.
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Valentine's Day Reading for Your Preschoolers and Toddlers in 3 Board Books
Valentine's Day is the perfect day to sit with your toddler/preschooler and read books about love. These 3 board books tell stories about showing love in a variety of ways. The favorite character Madeline sends her love. Peter Rabbit and his mom show love. Love is everywhere in Loving You.
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Bob Marley's Legacy Honored in New Picture Book by His Daughter Cedella Marley
Cedella Marley has honored her beloved dad Bob Marley with a picture book that depicts their life from their move from Jamaica to Delaware and finding new friends through their music. Rain threatened the family's neighborhood concert and Cedella and her siblings had to find a way to save the day.
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Life-Changing Decisions Made in the Teen-Age Years in Page-Turning Novel for the Ya Audience
The teen-age years can be eventful when one is trying to reinvent oneself to fit into the world that you are living in. A young Sikh boy decides to honor his deceased brother by filling up his deceased brother's notebook with some really good and goofy decisions that will change his life.
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Ocean Creatures Have Moms Too in Colorful Picture Book for Ages 4-8
The ocean creatures all have moms that take care of them. The ocean moms love their babies just as much as other moms and they take care of them in special ways. Some of the ocean moms must find room for their babies in their shells. Some must teach their babies how to swim. Ocean moms care.
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The Year of Fifth Grade Became the Best Year Ever in Delightful Chapter Book for Ages 9-11
What does one do when you get accepted into a private school and expelled the first day of 5th grade just by doing what you think is right? Elfie learns important life lessons as she navigates expulsion from the elite school and must return to a public school that she thought she hated.
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Immigrants, Belonging, and Life Dreams in Highly Engaging Chapter Book for Ages 9-13
Sofia Acosta comes from Cuba and a talented ballet family. Sofia begins to wonder if this is enough for her to be accepted in her neighborhood after learning about the issues that face Cuban immigrants and all immigrants. She is determined to make a difference by speaking out for all immigrants.
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Introduce Your Young Reader to Activities That Help Our Environment With Colorful Picture Book
It is never too soon to introduce our preschoolers to activities that will help our environment. Preschoolers can learn simple ways to take care of our earth with ideas in this colorful picture book in board book form. Start a conversation with reading about saving water, recycling, and no litter.
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Introduce Your Young Reader to Elijah Cummings With Biography and History in Beautifully Written Picture Book
The Faith of Elijah Cummings: The North Star of Equal Justice is a beautifully written biography and picture book for young readers. Author Carole Boston Weatherford writes of his childhood with influences from his parents and librarians in developing his interest in racial justice.
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Introduce the Season of Winter With The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Penguins
Winter is here for many parts of our country. Two stories in board book form introduce your preschooler to winter happenings with the familiar character The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the second book featuring penguins who need help in their environment. Do you think that penguins need sweaters?
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Introduce Your Young Reader to Fine Art With This Beautiful Biography and Picture Book About Thomas Cole
Art education is most schools is lacking. Picture books such as this one from Hudson Talbot is a great way for parents to introduce their young reader to fine art. Picturing America features the art and life of Thomas Cole in gorgeous picture book and biography of this beloved artist.
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Blended Family, Cultural Connections, and a Lesson in Loyalty in Delightful Story of Found Sisters
Blended families are a major part of our society now. Bo finds herself in a new and very large blended family when her mom remarries. There is even a bearded dragon along with an assortment of pets. Music and special projects bring a sense of togetherness and a special sisterhood is formed.
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Orchestra Paired With Learning the Alphabet in Picture Book From Two Acclaimed Poets
Learning the alphabet along with learning to recognize instruments from an orchestra is an intriguing combination for young readers. Instruments of the orchestra are described in creative ways with a wealth of new vocabulary words throughout the book.
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Football Story for Your Young Readers in Board Book Form Encourages Interest in the Sport at an Early Age
Many parents want their youngest children to be interested in football. Reading Football Baby is a great choice for your preschooler to begin to think about football with this adorable story. The story is in board book form for easy handling of their own book about football.
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Adventure That Can Be Too Exciting in Beautifully Illustrated Picture Book With Life Lesson of Love
Connections between fathers and daughters can be special. Hope wants to share in her dad's adventures at sea instead of just listening to his stories. She discovers that adventures can be somewhat too exciting as she stows away on her dad's ship. Hope learns a valuable life lesson after returning
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Christmas Reading for Your Toddler and Pre-Schooler in Interactive Board Book Form
Interactive reading with your toddler or infant with the little elf who lives at the North Pole can be a holiday treat for your little one. Toddlers and infants can see themselves in this fun read when they look in the mirror that is found on each page.
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Tips for Catching Santa in Holiday Picture Book from Best-Selling Author Jean Reagan
How many children try to catch Santa every year? Catching Santa when he visits your home is certainly not easy. Maybe you should place cookies at the top of the stairs leading to your room. You should not make a lot of noise. Read along in this "how to" book to learn some tips for catching Santa
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Nutcracker Ballet History With Special Role of Marie in Beautifully Written Picture Book From the Dancer Herself
Charlotte Nebres presents her story as the first young African-American girl to dance the role of Marie in the annual Christmas presentation of The Nutcracker with the New York City Ballet. Her story and picture book is beautifully written and illustrated. I have included an interview from Youtube.
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Christmas With Favorite Character Junie B. Jones in Hilarious Chapter Book for the Holidays
Junie B Jones is in the first grade and full of energy for the holidays. her classroom is doing lots of things for the Christmas seasonwith elf costumes, singing, and Secret Santa. Junie B. must decide whether to have peace or give her nemesis May the gift that she feels that she really deserves.
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The Secret to Turning Your Little Grinch Into a Merry Christmas Girl or Boy With Gus in Fun Picture Book
Young children can sometimes be challenged by all of the things that come with celebrating Christmas. The activities, special clothes that itch, and all those decorations can create anxiety when Mom and Dad are too busy. Gus doesn't like Christmas either.There is a surprise answer to this problem.
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Little Animals Wonder Who Their Santa Is in Charming Christmas Story From Notable Author Jan Brett
Is there a Santa for the forest animals? Little Snow has never seen Santa, but presents always arrive without any sight of Santa. Big Snowshoe assures all that there is a Santa and Big Snowshoe devises a plan to actually see the arrival of Santa. There is a huge surprise about Santa's identity.
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Dreidel Game With Elmo From Sesame Street in Board Book for Celebrating Hanukkah With Your Preschoolers
Elmo from Sesame Street introduces the dreidel game to his friends in adorable board book for preschoolers. Celebrate Hanukkah with little ones and bring out the dreidel to play along with Elmo and this fun book.
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The Night Before Christmas Re-Visited With Mr. Boddington's Creative Illustrations in Picture Book for the Holidays
The favorite Night Before Christmas is always the chosen story to read during the holiday season. Revisit this favorite story with Mr. Bobbington and his delightfully creative illustrations this year. These illustrations give a wonderful update to this holiday story.
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Christmas Holiday Celebrations With Favorite American Girl Dolls in Books from Random House
The American Doll collection is every little girl's favorite dolls and Random House has published two books that celebrate the Christmas holiday season with the dolls in great stories and fun reading. Several dolls are featured in Happy Holidays and Molly is featured in Molly's Christmas Surprise
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Hanukkah Celebration in Easy Reader for Beginning Readers
The family Hanukkah celebration is here and this easy reader is perfect for children to read about Hanukkah with the family in the story. If your family will be celebrating Hanukkah, this easy reader is a great choice for children to sit and practice reading skills while learning about tradtions.
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Hanukkah Family Celebration With a Bit of Family Drama in a Classic Picture Book
Hanukkah is here for Greta's family and all of her sisters are eager to help with preparations. Her mom thinks that Greta is too young to help and that does not make greta very happy. Papa has a great idea to let Greta help with the best job of all. Read along to find out what this job is.
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Christmas Classic Twelve Days of Christmas in 2 Special Editions for Young Readers
The classic 12 Days of Christmas is always a holiday treat for reading. Two special editions of this classic are here for the holidays. The board book is delightful with award-winning illustrations. How about a different take on this classic with legos in another edition of this classic?
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Christmas Tale With Adventures, Elves, Discovery of Santa as a Boy, and Important Life Lessons
What do you think Santa was like as a boy? Come along with A Boy Called Christmas to have fantastic adventures, discover elves, and learn some important life lessons such as hope, goodness, and making your wishes come true.
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Wordplay, Language Skills, and Friendship in Hilarious Picture Book for Young Readers
Discover words that tell directions, language skills to use words, and a special friendship with Bear as he has hilarious adventures with using words. Which way should he go? Over? Under? Where is behind? Can you make compound words? Read along to learn a variety of word skills with Bear.
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Santa Is Any Color That You Think He Is in Delightful Picture Book To Answer the Question of What Does Santa Look Like
What does Santa look like? All children wonder about the appearance of Santa. The Real Santa by Nancy Redd will assure all children that Santa can look like them. A little African-America boy wonders what Santa looks like and discovers that Santa actually looks like him.
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Christmas Is Coming in a Picture Book That Gets Young Readers in the Holiday Spirit
Christmas is coming with Christmas, Here I Come, a new picture book that will get your young young reader in the holiday spirit. This bauutifully illustrated book with all kinds of details about getting ready for Christmas will engage young readers and prepare them for their favorite holiday.
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Sibling Rivalry in Family Ends With New Family Relationship and a Solved Mystery in Fun Read for Ages 8-12
Can sisters become friends along with being rivals? Lara doesn't want her sister involved with her new venture but Caroline finds a way to become involved with her sister's company anyway. There is a mystery to be solved and Caroline is the mystery. Can the mystery be solved ?
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Earth Education in New World Atlas From National Geographic Kids
Beautiful world atlases are always engaging for children who are learning geography and fun facts about the planet that we live on. National Geographic Kids introduces its newest world atlas for children with a wealth of information about countries, our oceans, and fun facts about the world.
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The Story of Nancy Pelosi in Children's Picture Book Encourages Leadership for Young Girls
History is easily taught when there are picture books such as this story of Nancy Pelosi and her rise to leadership in our country. This autobiography is beautifully illustrated along with the text that tells about her beginning in the political world. Young girls will be inspired after reading.
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American Girl Doll Brand Celebrates Their 35th Anniversary With a New Set of Books
The American Girl dolls have been a favorite of little girls for many years. A birthday celebration book was published to celebrate this milestone birthday for the company, and a new line of books that bring the stories of some favorite American Girl characters to life was published .
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Bedtime Story With Humor and a Bit of Scariness in Picture Book That Young Readers Might Find to Be Super-Funny
Can monsters be funny? How about a scary bedtime story with monsters who think that they are scary, but not so much in reality? These little monsters in This Book Is Not a Bedtime Story try to be scary, but turn out to be very funny, the more they try to be scary. Giggle your way to falling asleep
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Math Skill of Measurement With Brian the Weiner Dog For Your Preschooler in Creative Board Book
Brian, a very long weiner dog, is a fun character to introduce your preschooler to the math skill of measurement. This creative board book will engage your little one by flipping the pages to find Brian's bottom. How long is Brian?
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Cooking Green With Kids for Health and Our Environment in Eco-Friendly Cookbook
Cooking is a wonderful activity for kids to engage in. Simple recipes that are healthy for kids' bodies and healthy for the environment are creative and tasty. Cooking green gets kids interested in new foods and ways to care for our environment. Get your young chef into the kitchen to cook green.
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Cooking and Creativity for Kids in Delightful Picture Book and Story That Highlights Dreaming Big
Children love to cook and this delightful picture book about making a cake will engage young readers and inspire them to make their dreams come true. Making a cake together brings everyone together to create something delicious and encourages inclusivity.
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Halloween Board Books for the Youngest Readers
Celebrate Halloween with your little ones by reading these 2 board books with trick-or-treating trucks, friends who stop by the witch's house, and more characters that we associate with Halloween like all of the black kitties.
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The Animals of Africa in National Geographic Kids Book
Go on a safari with the Jouberts to see the amazing animals of Africa with this stunning edition of National Geographic Kids and the animals of Africa. The Jouberts are noted conservationists and have traveled extensively in Africa to produce this gorgeous book to showcase these amazing animals.
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Autumn Seasonal Fun Reading in Board Books for the Youngest Readers
The colorful autumn season is finally here and parents can introduce their infants and toddlers to fall with these two board books. The colors of autumn are presented in the illustrations and the fun that goes along with fall is also seen in the text and illustrations.
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Picture Books That Encourage Big Dreams and Sharing Hugs Along the Way
Self-confidence and sharing love along the way are great lessons from these two picture books featured in this review article. Teaching young children to "sparkle" as they grow and learning to give love to everyone by sharing hugs are lessons learned in these two charming picture books.
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Solar System Party and Fun Facts to Learn About Space in Creative Picture Book
Learning about space is always popular with children. Come and party with the members of our solar system as the Sun celebrates a birthday with all of the planets. Fun facts about the planets come together with the story to create this fun read for young readers along with education.
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Mythological Fantasy, Adventure, and Traditional Mexican Card Game Combine in Spellbinding Read for Young Readers
Read along to discover Clara's fate as she sets off to find her missing cousin Estoban. The traditional card game from Mexico holds Clara's fate. Clara is not aware that she has been targeted by the card game for an early death. Her only goal is to find her missing cousin.
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Hurricanes, a Bit of History About Katrina, and Courageous Rescue in Picture Book for Young Readers
Hurricanes will continue to be a huge part of our climate change now and many children will experience a hurricane at least once in some areas of the country. All Hands on Deck by Robert Neubecker features some history of Hurricane Katrina and the courageous rescue effort in beautiful picture book.
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Vocabulary Lessons With an Introduction to a Thesaurus in Colorful Picture Book for Young Readers
Vocabulary lessons for homeschooled children can be challenging. Young readers should learn how to use a thesaurus in order to improve vocabulary. Read along with this dinosaur to learn big words and introduce the idea of words that have similar meanings to increase vocabulary in young readers.
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Big Circles Make Our World Better in Picture Book That Celebrates Community Building
Building community relationships is a timely theme to teach children that their world needs friendship and family ties. Read along as this little boy builds his circle by starting with a pencil and choosing to make it bigger and bigger to add friends and family. Differences can be ok.
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New Friends for the New School Year Come in All Forms As Told in Hilarious Picture Book for Young Readers
Kids sometimes can think of all kinds of reasons not to go to school, but calling new friends wild animals doesn't really work. Read along as one little boy discovers that a new school year can be great after all. Reasons for hating school turn into reasons for loving school.
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Kindergarten Confidence and Being Kind in Two Delightful Picture Books to Start the New School Year
Create self-confidence for your child with the KIng of Kindergarten and add the skill of being kind to everyone when you go to school with these two charming picture books for young readers. Going to kindergarten is a huge milestone and these two picture books will help with the coming challenges.
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Kindergarten Preparation for Learning What the Day Will Be Like in Colorful Picture Book
Getting young children ready for going to school is always a challenge. Learn about what the day will be like with Unicorn as he/she goes to school on the first day. Colorful illustrations portray a classroom with all of the activities that children will participate in.
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Geology for the Little Ones in National Geographic Kids First Big Book of Rocks, Minerals, and Shells
Do you have a budding little geologist in your family? Do you teach some concepts of geology in your early childhood classrooms? Young children who are interested in rocks and shells will be engaged with this first big book of these treasures from the earth.
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Cats and Their Adorable Quirky Behavior in Hilarious Picture Book for Young Readers and Pet Parents
All pet parents who have cats will relate to this adorable picture book with the hilarious illustrations about all of the quirky behavior that we see in our cats. I am also a cat owner and I really relate to this cute book. Cat problems can be hilarious!!
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Numbers, Rhyming Words, and Fun With Cats and Dogs in Set of Picture Books for Early Learning
This charming set of 2 books invites young learners to begin to count and to recognize rhyming words. 100 Cats and 100 Dogs offer young learners the opportunity to learn counting skills and the language skill of recognizing rhyming words.
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Pandas, Sea Turtles, and Fun Facts About Our Oceans in Collection of Books From National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids Books are excellent resources for parents who are homeschooling and want to build an extensive curriculum full of interesting topics. Children always want to study animals and sea creatures. This review covers 3 wonderful books to add to your homeschooling collection.
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Three Little Engines Teach a Life Lesson in a Re-Tell of the Classic the Little Engine That Could
We Think we can, we think we can is encouragement that children can really use in the world we are living in now. The three little engines that could re-tell the story in a new picture book with a life lesson that "yes, we can". Read along as they all work together to get over that hill.
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Math Problems, Neighborhood Noise, and How to Solve Both in Delightful Picture Book
How can Isobel get all of her math homework done with all of that noise coming from the neighbors? Isobel loves math, but prefers to work on her homework in a quiet room. Can she find out where all of noise is coming from and get her math homework done in time? Isobel tries all kinds of ideas.
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Antiracism Lessons for Young Readers in Unique Picture Book
Young children can either be taught racism or learn to be antiracist. Parents and teachers have this choice to teach either idea. Picture books can be a great tool to use and Antiracist Baby is a unique picture book to teach young to value all people. A unique picture book with a good lesson.
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Queens, Kings, and Fun Facts in National Geographic Kids Books
Historical kings and queens are subjects that children could be introduced to if teachers have the right books. National Geographic Kids Books about kings and queens have exactly the material that will draw students into learning about these interesting people from history.
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Magic Tree House Adventure in New Graphic Novel Brings Dinosaurs Into the Fun
Jack and Annie have a new adventure that includes dinosaurs in the new graphic novel in the Magic Tree House popular series. Time travel into the world of dinosaurs will have young readers eager to see how this new adventure works out. This adventure will be a page-turner.
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Picture Books for Story Time with Dad to Celebrate Father's Day
Reading time with dads can be celebrated every day, but setting aside a story time session with Dad to celebrate Father's Day can be a special time. Here are two great choices for fun books to sit and read with Dad on his special day. I Love Dad and The Night Before Father's Day are fun reads.
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Coding Skills for Children in National Geographic Kids Book Teaches Both Coding and Creative Thinking
Coding skills are a skill that may not be taught in some schools. Homeschooled children have an opportunity to learn the basics with this creative book from National Geographic Kids. Basic coding concepts with amazing photos will engage children of all levels.
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Secrets of Spies, History, and Government Agencies Revealed in Intriguing Book from National Geographic Kids Books
National Geographic Kids Books are a great source for all kinds of educational activities that parents who are homeschooling their children can use for extra learning materials. Top Secret is a wealth of ideas to teach history, spy secrets, and special information about animals.
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Podcasts and New Book Series From Sesame Street For Our Little Ones
Technology for young children has continued to evolve and now can add podcasts to learning tools for all fans of Sesame Street. Parents will be delighted with the theme of getting kids to wind down before bedtime. It can be difficult to get our kids to go to bed. Sesame Street has the answer.
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Diversity History in United States for Young Readers in Stunningly Illustrated Picture Book
It is so important to teach young children about the diversity in our country. Our country is definitely a garden of people who live together. We Are a Garden is stunningly illustrated with a history of how our country came to be so diverse. Now more than ever, our children need this history.
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Family Connections Return After Being Missing in This Charming and Creative Picture Book
Milo must reconnect with something that is missing from his life and it turns out to be his family. This theme is perfect for the times that we are emerging from now after the pandemic. Great choice for introducing this topic to young children when you are reconnecting with your family this summer
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Navajo Story of a Real Life Heroine in a Beautifully Told Story for Young Readers
Multicultural stories are important to broaden children's reading. The Water Lady is a beautiful story from the Navajo Nation that tells of how a special Navajo woman serves her community with their need for water. Water is scarce in the Navajo living area and water tanks must be filled everyday.
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Mother's Day Can Be Every Day as Celebrated in This Charming Picture Book
The official Mother's Day will be here soon, but after reading this charming picture book and story with your little ones, we can celebrate moms every day. Moms are with their children 24/7 and this picture book celebrates all the ways the our moms are special. Reading with Mom is special too.
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Introduce Your Child to the Art of Monet With This Stunning Picture Book and Story of Monet's Painting
Art is an important part of life and children are never too young to begin learning about famous artists. Monet is a great choice to introduce children to art and painting. This stunning picture book and story will be a lovely addition to your child's bookshelf.
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Sesame Street Introduces Topic of How We Are the Same and Also Different in a Board Book for Little Readers
What better time than our current society problems to introduce the topic of same/different in people in our world today? Parents are always looking for tools to help children with the idea of prejudice. Sesame Street comes to the rescue with this cute board book to open the conversation.
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Summer With Seuss's Popular Characters Thing 1 and Thing 2 in New Board Book
Here comes summer 2021 and parents will need to get creative to keep the little ones busy. New from the Seuss Enterprises publishing is Dr. Seuss's Summer Things with Thing 1 and Thing 2. Great board book form for infants and toddlers describe things that you might do in the summer.
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Dinosaurs and Big Trucks That Dig in Adventurous Board Book for the Little Ones
Reading to your infants and toddlers is an experience that all parents whould engage in. Board books are definitely the way to go when providing books to infants and toddlers. Diggersaurs Explore is a great choice to begin your collection of board books for your little one.
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Earth Day With the Little Ones in Fun Reads of Two Board Books and New Chapter Book for Older Readers for Earth Day
It is never too early to teach young children about going green and saving our earth resources. These two charming board books are a great way to introduce the topic of taking care of our earth. Earth Day will soon be here and how about a robot to help older readers celebrate in a new chapter book
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Easter Fun in Picture Book to Fill Your Child's Basket with Reading
Books are great for inclusion in Easter baskets. Picture books invite young children to read. Our Easter Adventure by Emma Randall is a fun choice for this year's Easter basket. The bunny visits and the egg hunt ends with a wonderful surprise.
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Growing Bigger as Told by A Little Acorn in Charming Picture Book
Every child wants to grow bigger to find their place in the world. A little acorn's journey on the way to becoming a giant oak tree is a fun read for young children to learn that growing bigger takes time. The little acorn charts ist progress by months and years. Come along as it reaches its goal
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Back to School In a Different Way for a Little Boy in Delightful Multicultural Picture Book for Young Readers
All children experience first days when returning to school. One little Vietnamese boy has a particularly difficult journey to school when he is ready for his first day at school. There are many challenges as he makes his way to school and some scary events along the way. Can he get to school?
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Ladies and Gentlemen: We Have German Sheperds in the White House: Charming Picture Book and Story for Young Readers
Whatever your politics are, dog lovers are very excited that there are dogs back in the White House. Read along to find out about Champ and Major as their dad is elected President and they move to the White House. Lots of training for the new surroundings is needed. Fun picture book and story.
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Kamala Harris Celebrates Heroes With Her Memoir in Delightful Picture Book for Young Readers
Celebrate Black History in February with this delightful memoir of our newly elected Vice-President Kamala Harris. Young readers will be excited to read about her as a child and through her career as a lawyer and then senator. Photos of her life and colorful illustrations are included.
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Rabbits, a Magician, and Lessons in Bravery and Family in Creative Tale for Middle Grade Readers
How would you like to turn into a rabbit? Come along with Albie as she must make a choice to stay a rabbit or go to be with her sisters as girls again after the adventure of wanting to save a sinking island is over. A lesson in family loyalty is part of The Last Rabbit. Adventures abound!
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Goodnight, Astronaut from Scott Kelly Will Delight Young Readers as They Prepare for Bed
Fans of the classic Goodnight Moon will be delighted with the new bedtime story from astronaut Scott Kelly with his adventures as an astronaut and told in the genre of the favorite classic. Goodnight Astronaut will engage young readers as a new favorite bedtime story.
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Yoga Poses With the Animals from National Geographic Kids Books
Healthy kids need exercise and yoga is becoming a popular exercise with many studios popping up for kids to practice yoga. How about learning some poses like the poses of some favorite animals? National Geographic Kids Books presents an intriguing picture book to introduce kids to yoga.
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Non-Violent Movements Work Better to Achieve Goals as Told in This Inspiring Book for Young Readers of History
What better time is there for young readers of history to read Todd Hasak Lowy's We Are Power: How Nonviolent Acivism Changed the World? Teachers who teach history, social studies, or other subjects will want to add this book to their classroom library. Nonviolent activism is the key to peace.
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Family Is Everything Is a Lesson to Be Learned in Adorable Picture Book
Siblings do not always get along, and twins sometimes want to be different from each other. But losing a sibling and not knowing where they are can be a hard lesson to learn. Monty and Moose get separated at the airport and Moose feels very alone without his twin brother. He must find his brother
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Creative Grandma Uses Technology to Read to Children With Stories and Devotions
Technology can be a challenge for the Baby Boomers, but this former teacher and now grandma has found a way to stay connected to children by YouTube. Fun stories and even devotions are part of this adventure into the world of YouTube.
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Christmas Count-Down With Winston and His Mission to Get His Letter to Santa Delivered On Time
The count-down to Christmas has begun. Many people use creative Advent calendars to count the days. Winston has a great Advent Calendar along with his adventurous mission to get his letter to Santa delivered. Come along with Winston with fun activities for the countdown to Christmas.
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Grandmas Do More Than Bake Cookies in Delightful Family Story and Picture Book
Today's grandmas are different and contribute actively to a family's lifestyle. Share this delightful story of how this grandma demonstrates that she can do more than bake cookies. Adventures abound as she dances, played video games with the kids, and going to zumba classes.
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Baby Santa and Christmas Adventures in Delightful Collection of Holiday Picture Books
Baby Santa has so many Christmas adventures in this delightful collection of holiday stories. Five fun books reviewed and the set makes a great holiday gift. Baby Santa discovers the magic of giving. Santa goes around the world with Baby Santa as helper. Santa must find missing letters.
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Native American Recognition for November With Gorgeous Book From National Geographic
National Geographic's Encyclopedia of American Indian History and Culture is a stunning edition that schools will want to add to their library. Educators celebrate November as a month to teach about Native Americans and this beautiful book will add a wealth of information to the curriculum.
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Christmas Together or by Zoom Is Special for 2020 in This Creative Picture Book
Christmas 2020 will definitely be different for most families. This creative picture book is a great tool to introduce social distancing to young children. The use of Zoom will be a part of many celebrations this year. Family traditions in all kinds of families are celebrated.
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Hanukkah Celebration With Fun Picture Book for the Upcoming Holiday Season
Hanukkah is fast approaching and Rachel and Max cannot find several items that are needed for the holiday. Their family moved into a new apartment and there are several unpacked boxes. What if they cannot find their menorrah or dreidel? Mom is sure that they will find all of the items.
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Holiday Fashion Adventure With This Adorable Mouse in Creative Picture Book from Fashion Illustrator Megan Hess
New York City at Christmas offers an adventure for Claris, an adorable little mouse. Fashion is an interesting side theme of this adorable picture book. Young girls will be enchanted with the fashion theme. A burgler and a surprise ending create a delightful Christmas adventure for Claris.
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Our Oceans Are a Source for All Things Awesome in National Geographic Kids Extreme Ocean
Our oceans are filled with awesome things. National Geographic Kids Extreme Ocean is a valuable source of information and extraordinary photographs for ocean lovers. Children will experience the wonder of our oceans with this special edition.
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Animals Are All Different But Equal in Fun Picture Book With Life Lesson for All of Us
Delightful animals in this picture book share their differences and the idea that each is important in our world. No animal is better than another. Big, small, short, tall, hopes and dreams, are all differences to be embraced in the jungle.
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Bananas Have Feelings Too in Creative Story and Picture Book With Life Lessons in Forgiveness and Being Respectful
Who knew that bananas could have feelings about their appearance? Lumpy has brown spots and a lump. He is not a perfect banana. He becomes a hero to his sisters who engaged in bullying him after he comes up with a way to save them from being made into banana bread.
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National Geographic Kids Collection of Atlases and Almanac for 2021
This collection of United States Atlases for beginners and advanced students is a must-have for parents who are homeschooling this year. Geography is often left out as other basics are taught, but this collection is invaluable for introducing children to our United States with fun facts and maps.
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A Baby Tooth's Fear of Falling Out in Creative Picture Book Teaches Life Lesson That New Events Can Be Happy
How would you feel as a baby tooth if you had to leave your home and fall out? This baby tooth is fearful of all new things and must learn that new things and events can actually be a good thing. This baby tooth finally agrees to fall out and go to the happy land of the tooth fairy.
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Dog and Cat Training Guides from National Geographic Kids Books
Two training guides published especially for kids to learn to train their pets from National Geographic Kids Books are great tools to introduce kids to animal training and care. Expert advice for all kinds of training with beautiful photos of dogs and cats are part of these two training guides.
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Inclusion Lesson in Delightful Picture Book
Would you like it if everyone was the same in the town where you live? In Bobville, everyone likes exactly the same thing and wears the same clothes. Everyone is named Bob. One Bob decides to change his name and learns a lesson that some people do not like change. But there is a bright side.
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Mystery to be Solved While Navigating High School in Intriguing Chapter Book
High school drama is typical with all the ins and outs of friendship, activities, competition, and relationships. Add a mystery to be solved that involves one of the teachers and The Mysterious Icicle is a page turner for teens.
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A Bear, a Chance to Make Wishes, and a Story of Self-Acceptance in Intriguing Chapter Book for Young Readers
What would you think if a bear attacked you? Newt Gomez must navigate through this terrible event and learn to accept the dreams that come with this . Newt has a lot of things that he wishes for but as life goes on, his wishes change. There is a lesson of the magic that can happen in our lives.
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Fans of Justin Dean's Dog Man Is Back With Awesome Dog 5000 in Fun Chapter Book
Awesome Dog has a new villain to fight in some hilarious new adventures. Fans of this fun robot dog will find this to be a page-turner as they read to find out how Awesome Dog 5000 wins against Mayor Bossypants. There is a life lesson of facing challenges to be learned.
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A Dog With a Special Talent in Fun Picture Book
How would you like to have a dog that could help you solve a mystery? Penny and Pat love dogs and can never have too many. They discover a new dog in town and set out to get this one. But there is a problem with Pat and Penny and their collection of dogs. There is a fun surprise ending.
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Magic Plays a Part in the Coming-of-Age of a Young Witch in Engaging Chapter Book for Young Readers
Come along with Kiki who must decide if she wants to be a witch like her mom or become human. Kiki chooses to become a witch on her coming-of-age day but she wants to be her own person. She leaves home to find her own town and the adventures begin. Her beloved black cat comes along for the fun.
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Ocean Ecology Message From the Ocean Itself in Creative Picture Book
What if the ocean could speak about the problem of trash? The ocean does speak to Meera and her mom and they decide to make an effort to help save the ocean by cleaning up the garbage from beaches. Fun read to introduce the subject of cleaning up our oceans.
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Creative Writing Podcasts for Kids to Keep the Online Learning Going This Summer With Fun Virtual Summer Camp
Summer online learning is the norm now in our new normal. Story Pirates, an renowned advocate for arts education has the answer this year for kids to dive into creative writing. Check out the weekly workshops this month for interactive sessions with the celebrity guests.
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Poems for Healing from Trista Mateer
The LGBTQ community is celebrating Pride Month and Trista Mateer's collection of poetry from the heart is a great gift for someone in your life. She writes inspirationally and each poem has a theme for healing. Relationships and coping are particularly powerful.
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Graphic Novel Adventures With Saving an Overheated World and a Life Lesson
Fans of Oona and her friends in this 4th installment from Mark and Alexis Siegel will find this a page turner as they read to discover if Oona can find the amber colored beacon in time to save an overheated world. The beacon that must be found is to be found in an amber case.
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Simplicity, Companionship, and a Favorite Quilt in Charming Story and Picture Book
Ruby Red Shoes is a delightful read aloud story for relaxing at home. The simplicity of Ruby the bunny's life will bring to families and children during this time we are living in the realization that the simple things really are the best.
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Nature, Environmental Care, and Friendships in Best-Selling Novel for Young Readers
Environmental care is always an interesting topic for young students. Annalise discovers that she must save her beloved Lake Renn from a gooey green algae. She is spending the summer at her beloved lake when she discovers this algae. Saving the lake and the fish create an interesting project.
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Stories and Adventures With Christian Themes in Charming Chapter Book for Young Readers
Adorable characters Tood and Taboon share three adventures of faith in this charming chapter book. A family meal gone awry, Christmas gifts and the meaing of gifts, and a scary blizzard all provide lessons in how faith can change things for the better.
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Astronaut's Inspiring Story of Achieving His Dream Career in New Edition for Young Readers
Astronaut Mike Massimino tells his story of achieving his dream career in new adaptation of his autobiography for young readers. Adults will also enjoy this new edition. Young readers will learn what it takes to become an astronaut and be inspired by Massimino's spirit of teamwork and optimism.
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Classic Favorite Goldilocks and the Three Bears in New Edition and Board Book Form
Introduce your infant/toddler to this favorite classic Goldilocks and the Three Bears in board book form. Board books make it easy for parents to introduce the world of reading to infants and toddlers. Classic stories are always a good choice for family reading time.
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Miracles Around Us From a Dog's View in Charming Picture Book
Looking at the miracles around us is especially important for children to do during this unprecedented time that we are living in. A mama dog teaches her puppy to look around and see all of the beautiful things that God has created in nature. Come along with Maggie and Dudley as they explore.
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Friendship, Feelings, and Adventures in Charming Christian-Based Children's Book
Who would think that a toad and a baboon would be best friends? Friends can come in all forms. Tood and Taboon form a wonderful friendship and share all kinds of wonderful adventures in this chapter book. Feelings are explored and the concept of faith comes along with the adventures.
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Sci-Fi Adventure Into the Galaxy With a Special Lunchbox in This New Read from Best-Selling Author Michael Bentley
How would you like a lunchbox with strange objects that come out when you open it? Finn Foley has such a luncbox and adventures abound when he goes out to explore the galaxy. A strange sparkly objects comes out of Finn's lunchbox and attaches itself to his chest. Let the adventures begin!
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Homeschool Math Activities in Two Creative Tools to Spark Enriched Interest in Math
Parents who homeschool will want to add these two items to their math curriculum. Math can be cool and engaging with the activites that are featured in the book. The hands-on activity of building a castle with the second featured item can spark an interest in architecture.
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Art, Imagination, and a Studio Can be Anywhere With This Entertaining Picture Book
In this unprecented time in our life when we are all in our home, this delightful picture book lets children know that creativity is alive and well and we can have a studio for art or music anywhere in our home. read along with the animals that show us that any space will do for art and music.
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Teddy Bear Learns a Valuable Life Lesson in This Delightful Picture Book
Revisit the old favorite Teddy Bears' Picnic with this delightful picture book. A little girl's teddy bear loves his job as her favorite toy to cuddle with. He is a tiny bear, but going to the annual Teddy Bears' picnic teaches him that being small is not a problem. Being small matters too.
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Unicorns Bring a Little Magic to Our Life With These Delightful Books and Stories
Unicorns can bring a little magic into our lives during these unprecedented times that we are living in. Here are several to choose from to brighten reading time at home with young chidlren. Celebrate National Unicorn Day today on April 9 with some of these delightful books and stories.
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Connections to Our Universe Explored in This Gorgeous Picture Book
This beautifully illlustrated picture book about the connection that we all have to our vast universe is particularly relevant to the unprecedented time of the coronovirus that we are now living in. Young children need to know their place is special in the world and know that they belong.
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Plus-Size Teen Learns to Celebrate Herself in This Entertainingly Funny Novel for the YA Audience
Teens who are learning to love their bodies will love Maisie, a plus-size teen who discovers that her body is actually cool. She must face her insecurities along the way and learns that humor might be the way to go. Maisie explores relationshps as she learns to love her body.
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Stories and Characters Come to Life in This Adventure Filled Novel for Young Readers
Saving Fable is a dream come true for English teachers who teach ages 8-12. Indira travels to Fable, a land filled with stories. Her dream of becoming a character does not always go as planned as she arrives in Fable. She wishes to become the hero in her own story. Adventures await her .
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Grief in Children Begin Healing With This New Resource Storybook and Creative Journal
The emotion of grief can be a difficult emotion to handle in children. Beautiful stories such as The Memory Box can be a wonderful tool to open a discussion with your child about the loss of a loved one. The companion journal can also help children with using words and drawings to express grief.
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Tolkien Two-Set Book Collection With Amazing Facts and Illustrations
Fans of the world of Tolkien books will be delighted with this two-set collection from David Day. The books contain amazing descriptions of the characters of Tolkein fame along with illustrations. Both books are comprehensive with page-turning facts and interesting connections to architecture.
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Board Book Reminiscent of the Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly With Dragon That Swallows an Entire Kingdom
Everyone loves the story of the old lady who swallowed the fly. Now a dragon is here in a new version to swallow a knight and most of the kingdom. Hilarious rhymes will delight preschoolers. Counting the things swallowed by the dragon is an engaging activity for young readers.
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Immigration and Challenges to Fit In With Seventh-Grade Peers in Debut Novel by Erin Yun
Pippa Park is a young Korean girl who just wants to fit in with her peers in seventh grade. She has a chance to shine when she receives a basketball scholarship to a private school. She wants to keep her family's laundrymat business a secret in order to fit in at this prestigious school.
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Individuality for Young Children Can Be a Challenge as Experienced in a Fun Read Aloud With Laurence the Bunny
Mama Bunny must learn to let go when Lawrence wants to make his own decision about clothing. Young Lawrence is trying to develop his individual preferences in this hilarious picture book for young children. Mama Bunny is having difficulty with this new show of independence. Letting go is hard!
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New Adventures, Puzzles, and Secrets With Samantha Spinner in This Third Book in Russell Ginns' Popular Series
The popular Samantha Spinner has returned in this third book from Russell Ginns. Samantha has finally found her missing uncle and she has tons of questions about his disappearance and all kinds of scientific questions. But now her little brother has gone missing. Come along and solve new puzzles.
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Friendship, Gossip, and High School Drama in Sequel to Karen McManus' Best Seller One of Us Is Lying
Truth or Dare? A new game is part of Bayview High and students are challenged to find a new gossip king or queen to follow Simon who has passed away. The game becomes serious and students are caught up in a somewhat dangerous atmosphere. High school gossip is alive and well in this new thriller.