“Believe in yourself. Believe that you can make your dreams come true. Believe that you are here for a reason. With lots of hard work and belief, you can reach your goals and fulfill your life’s purpose.” That’s what the “Have... Read More

"Chess Rumble" opens with the illustration of a boy extending his hand towards the viewer. In perspective, the fist looks life-size if the reader is eight to twelve—the ages recommended by the publisher—and invites engagement.... Read More

An impetuous boy begins to realize the wisdom in his father’s peaceful reserve; a girl learns to see the beauty hidden behind superficial ugliness; a young man is compelled to practice compassion toward someone he had feared. These... Read More

In Ireland, every stone in the road has a name and a story, and telling these stories is an essential skill for conveying the nation’s history and culture. Countless Irish legends have been passed on orally down the generations. This... Read More

Translating classic literature into sequential art can be a difficult process. Regardless of the merit of graphic novels, some may still argue that the final product destroys imagination, dumbs down literature, or ruins the author’s... Read More

Cute and cuddly is how koalas are usually described, but in this collection of eight Aboriginal tale retellings, these endearing marsupials possess a more complex character. Set in the Outback during the Dreamtime—the time of creation... Read More

This accessible biography urges readers to celebrate the life and work of one of the most remarkable women of the Middle Ages. Born to nobility, Eleanor of Aquitaine’s (1122-1204) parents were William X, duke of Aquitaine, and Aenor,... Read More

“Magic is making people believe you can do the impossible.” Aspiring magicians of any age will be able to astound their audiences after learning some of the secrets of the magician’s craft, easily explained in this Kids Can! title.... Read More