A cheerful rhyming text and whimsical illustrations bring alive this heartwarming story of kindness and inclusion featuring a character with Down syndrome. When young Jana receives heaps of beautiful socks from her parents after learning how to put on socks all by herself, she can’t wait to show her friends at school. They are always kind and patient with Jana when they play together. Jana decides to share a pair of her new socks with each and every friend. This calls for a school sock parade! … [Read more...] about Jana’s Brightly Coloured Socks by Sally Fetouh
FEATURED BOOK: The Farting Valentine Gnome by Grampy Greg
Genre: children's humor Should I change the gnome I am And listen to that elf? Someone who likes me for me Should let me be myself. Julian is a happy farting gnome but the lady elf he is on a date with does not find his farts amusing at all! Join Julian as he meets someone who accepts him for who he is, and discovers the true meaning of love. Link to buy book … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Farting Valentine Gnome by Grampy Greg
FEATURED BOOK: The First 12 Days of Winter by Nancy Atkins
Genre: Childrens Picture Book Create new holiday memories sipping hot chocolate by the fire as you watch the wonder appear on a child’s face as the British narrator (accompanied by sounds of the forest) tells the story of animals gathering ‘round a big fir tree to celebrate the return of the sun’s light. The Winter Solstice is a time for celebrating the return of the sun's light and sharing in the joy for the coming year. Inspired by the lyrics of The 12 Days of Christmas, this book is a … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The First 12 Days of Winter by Nancy Atkins
Bake Believe by Cori Cooper
Baking is messy enough without adding Magic to the mix. Cat Anderson has everything she could ever want. Her best friend is also her cousin, she's about to start eighth grade, and a cute new boy just moved into the neighborhood. Seriously, best life ever. So what if her mom refuses to touch the oven? So what if they always eat frozen food or take-out? So what if Cat doesn't know the difference between homemade and store bought? It's just food. Who even cares? But food, it turns out, is a very … [Read more...] about Bake Believe by Cori Cooper
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: Cricket and the Singing Frog Sisters: Cricket’s Splish Splash by Dana Andrews
The Singing Frog Sisters are back! All the residents of Lily Pad Pond are ready to hear the sisters' beautiful singing. But the sisters wanted to have fun. Will the residents hear them sing? Will the sisters have fun instead. Who invited a visitor to Lily Pad Pond? The answer to these and the most important question (Should we help others in need?) can be found in the colorful pages of this book. Link to buy book Click to join this author's email list … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Cricket and the Singing Frog Sisters: Cricket’s Splish Splash by Dana Andrews
Featured Book: The Big Bad Wolf: Book 1: Blood (A Fantasy Reincarnation Isekai Light Novel) by 13 Pitch Black Cats
About Featured Book: The Big Bad Wolf: Book 1: Blood (A Fantasy Reincarnation Isekai Light Novel) by 13 Pitch Black Cats For a limited time after release at $0.99. Valid until January 20, 2023 When a mysterious entity grants a man who died a chance to be a hero in another life in a fantasy world, he cannot believe his luck. The one condition: he must fight the demon king if he shows up during his new iteration. He accepts and… Wakes in the body of a young female wolf beastkin named … [Read more...] about Featured Book: The Big Bad Wolf: Book 1: Blood (A Fantasy Reincarnation Isekai Light Novel) by 13 Pitch Black Cats
Forever Sheyanne: A Sweet YA Romance by K.L. Penaluna
Forever Sheyanne: A Sweet YA Romance by K.L. Penaluna "This story is beautiful and heart-filling." Sheyanne (aka "Shy") meets Lanny on the first day of high school, and they become fast friends. As their relationship blossoms into first love, Shy is captivated by his enchanting Native American ways and his endearing spirit animals. In time, their bond grows stronger in spite of challenges. But then they face the greatest challenge of all, forcing Lanny to make a potentially life-changing … [Read more...] about Forever Sheyanne: A Sweet YA Romance by K.L. Penaluna
Featured Book: The Prince of Tabor by W. Penn White
About Featured Book: The Prince of Tabor by W. Penn White Many centuries before the age of Man, as the ancient chroniclers tell, Tabor, the second greatest kingdom on earth, was under siege. The king had died in battle, and the queen had died in childbirth. As the enemy was closing in, the infant heir escaped far away to the tiny hamlet of Streamside. Brought up there in a boisterous tavern by his brother Jacoby, Young Nathaniel could not know that the trumpets of war had again sounded and … [Read more...] about Featured Book: The Prince of Tabor by W. Penn White
Education Aggravation by Leslie K. Brooks
Education Aggravation by Leslie K. Brooks A retired teacher’s take on our failing education system from the inside. Honest and controversial, Education Aggravation examines the roles of the various actors and elements: students, teachers, parents, administration, politicians, money, media and technology. What is happening in our schools? Do schools prepare students for "real" life? How? Who calls the shots? Students advance from grade to grade without learning how to read or … [Read more...] about Education Aggravation by Leslie K. Brooks
Featured Book: Books For Benjamin by R.G. de Rouen
About Featured Book: Books For Benjamin by R.G. de Rouen 2022 Literary Titan Gold Award Winner. Free Amazon download 12/22/22! Benjamin would rather read about adventures in a giant peach than eat one! Unlike his family members who are happily munching away on scraps, Benjamin is a different kind of worm. He loves to read. Yet, all he finds are old newspapers and magazines full of tomato splotches. Not one to give up on his dreams, Benjamin sets off on a quest to find “real" … [Read more...] about Featured Book: Books For Benjamin by R.G. de Rouen
FEATURED BOOK: The Seasons: Story of Summer: fantasy and magic stories for children by Anna Garnet
Genre: fantasy and magic for children "The Seasons" is a series of light novels for children 03-12 year old about good magic, seasons, nature, adventures, family and friends. "Story of Summer" is a second book in this children book series, following the "Story of Spring", published earlier. In the "Story of Summer", young readers return to the magical world of Lunora and meet again a nice family of season siblings Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn. When their magic crystal ball breaks, the … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Seasons: Story of Summer: fantasy and magic stories for children by Anna Garnet
FEATURED BOOK: The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey: Jade the Youngest Ever Witch by Wallace Briggs
Genre: Fantasy Jimmy Crikey is the amazing orphaned alien who has chosen to make his home on Earth in the magical lands of Roombelow. He numbers among his friends the four Guardian witches of Earth’s realms. Their leader, Matilda, introduces the remarkably young Diamite, Jade, into the Guardians of Earth Sisterhood as an apprentice witch. The Sky Islands get caught up in terrible tornado-strength winds, and they are being torn apart by whirling winds. Matilda sends her youngest witch to … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey: Jade the Youngest Ever Witch by Wallace Briggs
