A ballet school teacher realizes that learning is an ongoing process in the charming children’s picture book A Tail of Learning.

A cat named Kittina was given a dance studio by a magical ballerina. Every day she teaches young animals the basics of ballet, including pliés, tendus and passes. Whenever a student gets frustrated, Kittina […]

A jealous centipede endangers the life of his generous butterfly friend in Tito Al’s children’s picture book The Centipede Who Wanted to Fly.

Centipede and his good friend both have a set of legs attached to each segment of their bodies. But Caterpillar lives in the branches of a Katmon tree, while Centipede lives in […]

In Amanda M. Cetas’s Charting a New Course, two families face financial difficulties as they attempt to establish themselves in the New World of 17th century America. Calling upon their young sons to pitch in, they unintentionally endanger them.

As the novel opens, young Etienne is marooned in the Caribbean after being tricked into working […]

In Rick Ench’s entertaining middle grade novel, two brothers embark on an arduous adventure that teaches them valuable lessons about trust, friendship, self-confidence, accountability, and courage.

Family financial ruin forces Xander Van Hooten,“nearly 11,” his brother Theo, 9, and their parents to move from California to New York, where they live unhappily in their father’s […]

In book one of Abed’s middle-grade series, two orphans unite to save their town from wood-eating zombies.

Felix and Ninja live at the Wayward-Amok Orphanage in the town of Spinachi, which is on the island of Tub. The orphans are served spinach for every meal, which, unsurprisingly, grows abundantly. But, once a month they receive […]

A peacock who spreads rumors about other animals is exposed in B. Able’s picture book Wiggle Waggle Zoo and the Case of the Sly Peacock.

Many interesting animals live at the zoo, including: Geraldine, a giraffe who makes friendship bracelets; Ally, an alligator who likes to sing; and Ziggy, an acrobatic kangaroo. The zoo’s pride […]

Enterprising sibling rabbits give young readers a lesson on working together in this upbeat picture book.

Allison Elizabeth is one of 100 rabbit children living in a comfortable burrow with their parents. She decides to spend a sunny day gathering ingredients and making tricky pickle carrot cake, a beloved family recipe. Her siblings are happy […]

A candle who feels inferior to others learns his true value in Daniel Collins’ children’s picture book.

At a candle shop, a short, slow-burning candle wishes he could be a tall, slender, dinner or wedding candle and is mocked by the latter, who “thumbed their wicks at the short and stubby candles in the shop.” […]

The Perfect Prince(ss) teaches young readers and its protagonist that being yourself is more important than being flawless.

Princess Amina tries to do everything right, from her makeup to her combat training. The local children love the stories she writes and illustrates, and the townspeople adore her visits to their shops and homes. However, a […]

Award-winning writer Tybre’ana Eaddy shares a colorful tale expressing the powerful significance of life’s simple happenings and the aspirations they represent, focusing on a time-worn rocking chair with subtle yet ample ability to energize and comfort its owners.

With endearing illustrations gracing the pages, the author introduces the everyday activities of a mother, father and […]