Everyone gets overwhelmed, but "Oh Susannah" teaches children that it is okay to ask for help. Susannah wants to shove all of her problems into her school bag, but no matter how hard she tries to ignore them, those problems just will not... Read More

Depictions of exploding fireworks will engage young children, along with interesting Fourth of July facts. "KaBoom", a celebration of the Fourth of July, includes a short story about fireworks that cannot wait to show off their colors,... Read More

Ambrose’s work is funny, irreverent, and refreshing, and her advice is spot-on. Elaine Ambrose’s "Midlife Happy Hour" is a humorous look at the life of a small-town farmer’s daughter who did not conform to the expectations of... Read More

This remarkable collection demonstrates that art, even in a form as humble as the weekly newspaper comic strip, can be transformative. Panic Fables compiles 284 comic strips from Alejandro Jodorowsky, published between 1967 and 1973.... Read More

Honest, humorous, and helpful, this is a great presentation of exercise for those feeling reluctant to begin. "Fitter Faster", from health journalist Robert Davis and fitness trainer Brad Kolowich Jr., is an easy, entertaining... Read More

Those who know and love dogs, particularly Labradoodles, will likely find something here to enjoy. Milly is the beloved Labradoodle of Mary and Capt’n Bob. In Milly: My Life as a Labradoodle, Robert Belenky presents five short stories... Read More

Molly McPherson: 1st Lady is an enjoyable story about a remarkable dog. Janice McAlpine’s Molly McPherson: 1st Lady is a cute story about a very special dog. Molly is a happy, friendly young dog who loves to play with her people, the... Read More

"The Grumpface" is light and fun, and the grumpiness and daftness of its leads are sure to set children giggling. B. C. R. Fegan’s "The Grumpface" is a familiar and appealing story about a cursed forest troll, who serves as a... Read More