Mom’s big day is almost here, so why not celebrate it with some great picture books that are all about her?
I’ll Be There, by Ann Stott, and illustrated by Matt Pelan, is a quiet and simple story beginning with a young boy walking on top of a rock wall. He asks his mom if she [...]

With the terrible calamity in Japan, as well as Spring arriving, I thought it might be a good idea to review books that help educate children about natural disasters, weather and the seasons. The first four books are non-fiction and are good for ages 7 through adult. The rest of the books are picture books [...]

Christmas time is the greatest time of year to give: a gift of love, a gift of thoughtfulness – and how about a gift to read?  Here are some wonderful new books that are perfect gift giving ideas and great for all ages.
Let’s start with some outstanding and enlightening new pop-up books. Wild Oceans: A [...]

These wonderful books will surely help satisfy the great anticipation of this best season of the year!
The First Christmas: A Changing-Picture Book, by Sophy Williams, is the retelling of Baby Jesus with clever flaps that open and change the pictures in an over-sized book. The illustrations are beautifully painted in soft pastels.
Christmas in the Time [...]

Halloween is the time of year for creepy, crawly, spooky – and fun picture books.    Here are some perfect books full of pumpkins, skeletons and ghosts.
Alpha Oops! H is for Halloween, by Alethea Kontis, and illustrated by Bob Kolar, is the hilarious sequel to “AlphaOops! The Day Z Went First” by the same author and [...]

Halloween’s coming and so are some magical, mysterious or somewhat spooky books. So let’s begin with chapter books geared for ages nine and older.
The Red Pyramid, by Rick Riordan, is a brand new series, much like his fantastic “Lightening Thief” series, but this book is set in Brooklyn, New York. This page-turner begins with [...]

Fall is around the corner and that means it’s also back to school time. So how about some great books on the subject?
Let’s begin with six fiction books that are geared for ages nine and older. The Fabled Fifth Graders of Aesop Elementary School, by Candace Fleming, is a hilarious story with moral lessons hailing back [...]

Springtime brings about a variety of interesting weather. It also brings the renewal season full of blossoms and planting. Here is an assortment of books on this subject that will entice and teach children of all ages.
Science Kids: Weather, by Caroline Harris, has the typical bright photos and teachable illustrations that Kingfisher is so well [...]

It’s Spring and there are baby animals everywhere. So why not celebrate this renewing season with books about animals? Most of these new publications are about pets, and are picture books. But, I’ll begin with some great fiction books geared for ages eight and older.
A Dog Called Kitty, by Bill Wallace, is told through Ricky’s [...]

Are you looking for some last minute Christmas gifts?  Look no further because I have a collection of outstanding books that will suit everyone in your family. This first book is geared for adults and it’s the quintessential essence and spirit of Christmas. The Shepherd’s Song: A Christmas Story, by Larry Barkdull, is told through [...]