Have you ever gone on an adventure accidentally? I know I have. Mattie the Giraffe was able to enjoy her unintended adventure. In The Accidental Adventure of Mattie the Giraffe, Andi Scurto tells the story of Mattie’s first solo bike ride. Mattie is excited, enjoying...

The Banana Farm, a tale of trust and loving sacrifice by David Lane, is an enjoyable picture book for young children. One day, a grandpa tells his grandson Luke all about how his farm came to be and why it was called The Banana Farm...

The Arctic Quest by Minda Gomez is the story of a young family living in Minnesota, including the eldest, Rico, eight years old; Diego, five; and the youngest, Araceli, two. They are traveling to Mexico to spend Christmas with their grandparents, Tito and Tita. Their...

Who is responsible for destroying Rebecca, the Glamor Girl Doll? Jenny Corbett believed that her prized doll was mangled at the hands of her twin brother, Jimmy. She knows that he did it but why? The kids' court comes to the rescue in The Doll...

Putney Hicks is at it again in The Buoyancy Project: Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures – Book 2 by Marsha Tufft. Not intentionally, of course, but somehow she always finds herself sorting through some new mystery and solving problems along the way. As usual, she has...

The "Tail" of a Trio by Katherine Scott is the story of three dogs with very different lives who came together, helped each other with unique challenges, and became best friends. Addie is the Labrador who is always playful and welcoming and the dog of...

The Adventures of Wally the Sausage Dog Crossed with a Poodle and Felix the Frog is exciting and fun to read. Brett Finneran uses rhythmic and rhyming prose. The illustrations are delightful. Young children will enjoy having this book read to them, while older children...

Teamwork Lil Peter It Works by Peter Valdez and Tasche Laine is an engaging story designed to help Lil Peter understand how important teamwork can be. Lil Peter is smart and creative. He has a brilliant idea and wants to put it into action all...

That Monster on the Block by Sue Ganz-Schmitt is a picture book for young children. One day Monster notices that someone new is moving into Vampire's old house. He ponders all the possibilities of who it could be. It may be an "ogre," a "dragon,"...

The Naughty Bunny: Finds His Forever Home by Rachel Evans and Cameron J Alvarado is a picture book for young children. A cute, fluffy white bunny named Tiny lives in a pet shop, dreaming of finding his forever home. One day the bunny's dream...