About Featured Book: A Wizards Golden Stone by John E. Pointer This first novel is a grand adventure about a golden stone, the mystical education of a young boy, and a journey with his brother and friends to The Kingdom of Chthonic. Through this epic journey the young boy, with his brother and friends, travel to a magical kingdom, battle an evil warlock, his army, and his fire-eating dragons to save a magical kingdom and its people, a king and queen, and an old wizard with the help of the … [Read more...] about Featured Book: A Wizards Golden Stone by John E. Pointer
Belluna’s Big Adventure in the Sky: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers by Once Upon a Dance
Belluna is a basketball player, sister, and daughter with one remarkable feature. While on a family outing, a storm sweeps Belluna up on a wild ride. As she is tossed about by the wind, Belluna discovers she can overcome her fear and embrace her uniqueness to take control of her movement and her mind. Ballerina Konora joins each page with suggested actions to get kids moving alongside Belluna in her tale of level-headed tenacity and a celebration of individuality. Each Dance-It-Out! story is a … [Read more...] about Belluna’s Big Adventure in the Sky: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers by Once Upon a Dance
Memory Lane Was Moved by Emily Bergren
Eleven-year-old Travis remembers escaping from the Child's Rescue Agency. And that's all he remembers. Suffering from retrograde amnesia, Travis sets out to uncover his past. Unaware of the fact that he is being tracked down, he teams up with Sadie and her older brother, Robert, to discover more about his memory loss. When a man named Larry climbs in through the top-story window claiming to have know Travis all his life, Travis sees a chance to find his parents. And he takes it. But little … [Read more...] about Memory Lane Was Moved by Emily Bergren
The Flower Fairies Meet the Talking Rainbow Rocks by Brenda DeHaan
"The Flower Fairies Meet the Talking Rainbow Rocks" combines magic and science in a fun, meaningful way! Readers learn about seven kinds of rocks and the seven colors of the rainbow in the correct order. One fairy garden, four flower fairies, seven talking rocks, and one owl spark imagination while sharing a gentle message about diversity, acceptance of others, and friendship. Targeted Age Group:: Ages 3-8 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I am a school librarian and love picture … [Read more...] about The Flower Fairies Meet the Talking Rainbow Rocks by Brenda DeHaan
In The Hole by Ben Levin
Life goes from great to worst for nine-year-old David Kimball when his father loses the family restaurant. Then, David loses his prized possessions. Finally, after a basketball victory, the Kimball's house goes too. Force to live in a borrowed car until it, too, is taken, David, Mom, Dad and sister, Julia, seek shelter. A derelict inn with other homeless folks drives home the reality that David is in the hole. Poverty is more than David can take! Bulled by peers, David deals with his father's … [Read more...] about In The Hole by Ben Levin
Anyia: Dream of a Warrior by Jacquitta A. McManus
Growing up in Nagoran Village kept Anyia safe from Empress Zarina, Thor Warriors, and the stolen magic they used. But, being safe also meant she was kept from the outside world. Locked in a tradition that she saw no value in, she was determined to follow her dream of becoming a warrior. To do this, she will disregard the Chief's orders, her father, and venture into the forest to find Amoonda; the only female ever named a warrior. Crossing the border, she will leave the safety of the magic treaty … [Read more...] about Anyia: Dream of a Warrior by Jacquitta A. McManus
Salamonie Summer by Lyla Spath
Children's historical fiction set in Huntington County, Indiana, US. The story takes place in the summer of 1966 during the Vietnam War, Indiana's sesquicentennial, and the controversial construction of Salamonie Reservoir. The character’ activities and places they visit are typical for children in a small rural Indiana community of that era. The main character spends her summer on her grandparents' farm and gets a pony. She also learns important lessons about growing up. The book includes … [Read more...] about Salamonie Summer by Lyla Spath
Alessia in Atlantis: The Forbidden Vial by Nathalie Laine
A Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient "A book you won't want to put down." - Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ "Will enrapture middle grade fantasy readers." - Booklife (Editor's Pick) "Imaginative and colorful... a page turner from the very first moment." - The Children's Book Review A riveting new fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of Keeper of the Lost Cities and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. It's not unusual for twelve-year-old Alessia to lose control of her emotions and create a scene at … [Read more...] about Alessia in Atlantis: The Forbidden Vial by Nathalie Laine
I Wish That I Could Wake Up BIG by Amber D Guthro
When you’re little you can’t go to bed when you please, eat whatever you like or go wherever you want like the grownups. You have to do what mommy says and it’s no fun! Ugh! But what if all that could change with a single wish upon a star? ★ Tom just wants to be big and one little wish could make all of his dreams come true… Or will it? ★A magical tale of patience and acceptance for your little ones.★ Targeted Age Group:: 3-7 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? My son Jack used to … [Read more...] about I Wish That I Could Wake Up BIG by Amber D Guthro
Colours love each other by Nitin Bhojwani
One day, my 4 year old daughter asked me: "Daddy, what does 'Black Lives Matter' mean?" I tried explaining, first the meaning of each word and then a little about the context. Then she asked, "So if I am not Black, does my life not matter?" To this I smiled and said that "You know how every body part is different but they all matter; similarly every life is different, but they all matter. But when a particular body part is hurt and is in pain, it matters more and we look after that part more; … [Read more...] about Colours love each other by Nitin Bhojwani
