Genre: children Meet Odie, winner of the 2017 Gittle List Best Indie Children Picture Book, helps children understand dogs. In this lighthearted, interactive book, Odie describes his physical traits, behaviors, apparel, and adventures in a conversational tone. He offers comparisons on how dogs are similar and different from people. For instance, dogs dream and many snore. Meet Odie is the first in the Paw Smart series. It contains oodles of photographs and a glossary that as one Amazon … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Meet Odie by D S Provance
FEATURED BOOK: Jabulani by Jonathan Stotler
Genre: Childrens Picture Books Come along with Jabulani, a boy in Southern Africa, as he lives with purpose and loves with purpose. Jabulani learns how the little ways that he helps his family and friends can add up to big rewards, and that no matter how small you are, you can accomplish big things. In doing so, Jabulani shares his story across diverse cultural lines and at the same time introduces his culture from the Ndebele tribe of the Republic of South Africa to other children through … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Jabulani by Jonathan Stotler
FEATURED BOOK: Every Little Living Thing by Imani OseiAcheampong
Genre: Children-Preschool Take a journey through nature to see how we are all connected. Colorful, inspirational children’s book. Add imagination and play to your child’s storybook collection. Encouraging early development of social skills. Explore the wonders of nature, animals, and our planet. Ages baby-7. Grades PK-2. Link to buy book … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Every Little Living Thing by Imani OseiAcheampong
WHAT IF… ALL THE HIPPOS GOT LOOSE And Came To Live With Us? by M. Dalton King
This charming book answers the question the title poses...what would life be like if all the hippos escaped the zoo and came to live with us. You'll see hippos engaging in the same everyday activities that humans do but with a humorous twist that their girth provides. The illustrations created by Marina Kushnir for Hippos are delightful, the rhymes are cute, and overall, it's both a fun and sweet book. Targeted Age Group:: 3-7 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I was sitting on the … [Read more...] about WHAT IF… ALL THE HIPPOS GOT LOOSE And Came To Live With Us? by M. Dalton King
The Leopard Licks Its Spots by K.A. Mulenga
Leroy is a leopard cub who lives in the Savannah with his family. He has a best friend called Lapa, and the two cubs enjoy playing together every day. One day, Leroy and Lapa notice one of the other leopards, Loopy Leopard, doing something that they know is wrong. They report the theft to Leroy's grandfather, Grandpa Leopard. On hearing the news, Grandpa Leopard, the wisest of all the leopards and a very important and respected figure amongst the leopard pride, immediately calls a meeting for … [Read more...] about The Leopard Licks Its Spots by K.A. Mulenga
That’s How It Was: Operation Finders Keepers by Hazel Pacheco
That's How It Was: Operation Finders Keepers comes under "interesting children's fiction" category. This is a unique children's book because it is primarily done in letter format. Set in the late 1960s, the letters are to Randy Ray's future family. His ten-year-old self shares his perspective on people, animals, and faith as he contemplates whimsical and not-so-whimsical career choices. The story begins with Randy Ray’s daughters’ searching their grandmother’s trunk for their father’s “ME” book. … [Read more...] about That’s How It Was: Operation Finders Keepers by Hazel Pacheco
Live Laugh Lockdown by Ronit Mitra
Explore the world from your couch as you read stories of freedom from lockdown boredom and ways to express oneself. Read the story of Mahi and his feathery friend or Lily in her world of cardboard creations. Find new hobbies and make a new learning during the lockdown. You can write your own story as you are taken on an adventure by this book so that boredom strikes you no more. Enjoy and remember to live and laugh in the lockdown; psst, learn too. Targeted Age Group:: 6-16 What Inspired … [Read more...] about Live Laugh Lockdown by Ronit Mitra
Samson and the Little Bird by Elise Lowe
Samson is the strongest, scariest and angriest bull in the field. The other cows are terrified of him. One day, a little bird lands in the field and sings her beautiful song. Samson demands that she leave, but the small bird refuses to be bullied. Each time Samson loses his temper abs charges at the little bird, she outsmarts him, and he ends up hurting himself. But can a bad-tempered bull be tamed by a brave little bird? Targeted Age Group:: Ages 3 to 6 What Inspired You to Write Your … [Read more...] about Samson and the Little Bird by Elise Lowe
The Woes of a Ginger Named Red–Book 1: The Big Move by Andrea Witt
Nine-year-old Ginger has a mild seizure disorder. Although her seizures don’t happen very often, they are huge to her. Because of the seizures, Ginger is on medications that stunt her growth and make her feel like an outsider. When her mom announces that they’re going to move to a new home in the country, Ginger starts to panic about facing new bullies at her new school. Will Ginger crumble under the pressure of the move, or will she manage to flourish instead? Targeted Age Group:: … [Read more...] about The Woes of a Ginger Named Red–Book 1: The Big Move by Andrea Witt
FEATURED BOOK: The Adventures of Wilbur, A Part-time Farm Cat by Jan Crossen
Genre: Children's - Animals, Picture Books "Here kitty, kitty, kitty..." If those words make you happy in your heart then you're probably a cat person. If you can't get enough of their independent personalities, loving purrs, and superior attitudes, then you'll enjoy this story. Wilbur is a handsome, brown tabby cat who enjoys roaming his quiet, rural neighborhood. One day his travels take him up a winding, gravel driveway to a yellow farm house where he gets a taste of life on the … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Adventures of Wilbur, A Part-time Farm Cat by Jan Crossen
My Incredible Mop of Hair by Katie Katay
My Incredible Mop of Hair is all about colourful, fun hairstyles and imagination! Amie has a super out-there, fun and incredibly long mop of hair - and she loves it! Sometimes Amie's hair can be just like a sandcastle, a pretty butterfly bow, or even a parachute to fly home with... A fun story full of imagination and out-there hairstyles. My Incredible Mop of Hair is book 3 in the My Fun Mop of Hair series. Collect all three! * My Unruly Mop of Hair * My Amazing Mop of Hair * My … [Read more...] about My Incredible Mop of Hair by Katie Katay
Never Turn the Page Too Soon by Leslie R. Henderson
Think TOY STORY in a bookstore and you have the tale of Little Book, a ‘tween hero who dares to become a bestseller after his frustrated author abandons him on the donation cart in a bookstore at the close of business one night. But only twelve hours until the bookstore reopens, and the Space-arrangers growing increasingly suspicious of him, he will have to work fast to prove he can rival the best the bookstore has to offer or risk being shredded into a pile of confetti. Targeted Age Group:: … [Read more...] about Never Turn the Page Too Soon by Leslie R. Henderson
I Can be Kind by Rainbow Gal
I Can be Kind by Rainbow Gal Will befriending a despicable Piranha put a cheerful goldfish’s life in peril? Will she become the nasty Piranha’s next dinner??? Meet Oscar, the Piranha, who has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. But when one bold little goldfish named Marla decides to confront Oscar and even goes to the extent of befriending him, the outrageously bitter Piranha starts to feel happy for the first time in his life. Thanks to Marla's exemplary behaviour, Oscar … [Read more...] about I Can be Kind by Rainbow Gal
