The most difficult writing challenge to meet successfully is one often associated with children’s books, but involving even more demanding requisites when aspiring to please a more mature audience. That is, a graphic novel or comic strip series. The Arizona Water Bar by Drew Aquilina,...

Outstanding illustrations will attract children to Rhythm Rescue, especially the shining and sometimes reflective eyes in portrait close-ups while the wonderfully imaginative story by author Vicky Weber will keep them entertained. What a wonderful way to keep children entranced—they can help summon the main character’s...

Nelson's Fun Fair Holiday is a children’s educational picture book written by Claire Carey and illustrated by India Danter. Nelson was beside himself with excitement over his trip to Ross-on-Wye. He would be staying with his Aunt Claire in her caravan at the carnival and...

Valentine's Day with Snowman Paul is a children’s fantasy picture book written by Yossi Lapid and illustrated by Joanna Pasek. Dan loved his friend Snowman Paul and was pleased to see Paul’s interest in Valentine’s Day. As they walked through the streets downtown, every store...

Different Like Me by Lisa DeFini Lohmann is a delightful, heartfelt story about a dog named Wilson Highstep. Wilson lived in a front cage in the pet store, and on weekends was able to see all of the families coming through to choose their new...

Christmas Chimney Challenge by Chris Stead is an exciting children’s book full of wonderful illustrations and an action-packed plot. When Willy realizes that his family’s house doesn’t have a chimney on the roof, he is afraid that Santa will not be able to deliver Christmas...

Who doesn’t love a good, wholesome fairy tale, complete with a Fairy Queen, who also happens to be the tooth fairy and protector of Bluebell Forest! I know I do. Following the Fairy Queen’s adventure between the magical, mystical world and the real world, we...

Toby noticed a little black puppy in the lane when he and his dad were riding their bicycles on a back road in Vermont. Toby got off his bicycle and went near the puppy to see if he was hurt. The pup felt so soft...

Zoe told Zebra she was hiding in the shoe and asked him to count till ten so that she can hide again. Zebra counted till ten and Zoe hid again under the box. She knew Zebra was smart but was sure he would not find...

How Olly Met His New Family by Silviya Rankova is the cutest story about Danny and his family getting a new cat as their family pet. Danny was somewhat confused at first about being around a new pet that would share his home, but he...