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
Under the Light of a Full Moon by D.A. McGrath
Meet Clara. An ordinary girl with an extraordinary secret… Clara doesn’t think she’s special, until she starts having terrifying nightmares and hearing voices in the night. Then her great aunt, Selina, tells Clara something incredible. Clara’s a shape-shifter. But with this extraordinary, inherited gift comes a dangerous curse. Clara thinks Selina’s crazy and dismisses her great aunt’s warnings but, no matter how hard she tries, the curse cannot be escaped. Will Clara accept her fate and … [Read more...] about Under the Light of a Full Moon by D.A. McGrath
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
Adventures with Apollo: The Cat Who Rules Rooftops by Brenda DeHaan
Apollo, a 2-year-old rescue cat, loves relaxing on the recliner and on the roof! "I am the only one in the family who can leap onto a roof. The dog can't do it. The humans can't do it. It's my special cat power." Watch Apollo "fly" up high on the rooftops! "Remember, roof walking is for cats. If you are a dog or a human, just stay on the ground," advises Apollo. "Read my book and find out more!" Targeted Age Group:: Ages 3-8 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? As soon as I adopted … [Read more...] about Adventures with Apollo: The Cat Who Rules Rooftops by Brenda DeHaan
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
Archibald Lox and the Bridge Between Worlds by Darren Shan
There is a universe beyond our own, known as the Merge. A young locksmith called Archibald Lox is about to cross worlds and explore it. As he learns about these lands of wonders, he will have to face cold-blooded killers, rivers of blood, hell jackals and more... Book one of the Archibald Lox series, by Darren Shan, the New York Times bestselling YA author of Cirque Du Freak and Lord Loss. "A brisk, entertaining tale that unfolds in a wonderfully bizarre world." Kirkus. "Shan has created an … [Read more...] about Archibald Lox and the Bridge Between Worlds by Darren Shan
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
