Perla’s curiosity and levelheadedness make her an intriguing and inspiring junior sleuth in this paranormal mystery. When a ghost from folklore is spotted and the children get nervous, the young protagonist of "Perla Garcia and the... Read More

"The Bubble Kids" adds much-needed context to lives that could very well parallel those featured in blood-soaked headlines. A compelling and hopeful young adult novel that reinforces the universality of the bonds of friendship, love, and... Read More

An engaging book for younger readers, filled with enriching details. Kids will find "The Lost Locket", by Bonnie Black, an easy, fun read with a bit of a surprise at the climax. Serious themes range from experiencing grief (over the... Read More

“Now we, the Turks, have become the enemy in our own country,” laments a refugee leading a convoy of villagers fleeing the advancing Serbian army. Cries similar to this one spoken by a character in Omer Ertur’s stunning and very... Read More

Zeke Meeks is the only kid in his third grade class who’s not obsessed with the latest trend. When his best friend, Hector, pipes up with the theme song (“Puppet Pals are so much fun, for just about everyone”) and wearing the... Read More

YoYo the dog knows how to have fun without leaving the neighborhood. Granted, the neighborhood is full of interesting things, like swimming pools and tree houses and hippos, but YoYo deserves credit for imagination alone. These colorful... Read More

In a recent article in the Detroit News, students in a Royal Oak, Michigan, elementary school are featured learning about science through a new curriculum, which stresses hands-on experimentation. Student response has been extremely... Read More

In a recent article in the Detroit News, students in a Royal Oak, Michigan, elementary school are featured learning about science through a new curriculum, which stresses hands-on experimentation. Student response has been extremely... Read More