A wolf with an ego the size of the forest he calls home bullies a series of fairy tale characters—Snow White, The Three Little Pigs, etc.—into agreeing that he is the MOST marvelous guy around. That is, until he meets a baby dragon... Read More

Alex is nervous about starting third grade. His brother, Ben, has warned him about the war between Mrs. Harper’s and Mrs. Sherman’s third graders—the great chocolate war. Ben tells Alex little else about the war, so Alex is left to... Read More

In this charming book, Benny the Bird leads the way through the neighborhood of the emotions and a variety of characters who portray them in singsong rhyme. The hovering Bird points out each character and lets young readers know that... Read More

When one person’s anger is aimed at another, must the proffered “gift” be accepted? If it is refused, who owns it? Whitfield asks these profound questions in the context of a simple, entertaining story of a disgruntled grizzly and... Read More

Fido feels like having fun, so he starts a playful game of hide-and-seek around the colorful farmhouse scenes in Palmer’s book, "A Clue For You". Two playmates chase each other through the yard, giving clues to small readers in the... Read More

First friendships are more than sweet; they set the tone for a lifetime of relationships. Early friendships offer children a safe forum to practice their budding social skills. It’s wonderful for anyone, whether four or forty, to be... Read More

The sight of an eagle inspires people all over the world. Eagles represent power, grace, and courage. So when an eagle flies into the life of an old woman, readers expect her to be impressed. They don’t expect her to try to change him.... Read More

The mind strives to make sense of what it sees and hears. This book says, “Let go. Let the experience guide you.” The text of this picture book is a single poem, circular in nature, starting and ending with reference to the moon. The... Read More