Two villains must deal with other, much more intelligent characters in the two stories collected in Bullies vs the Bold by Chip Colquhoun. In the first story, a greedy leopard puts the jungle at risk, so the animals decide to make a deal with him to...

On the same day, a hurricane and an earthquake hit Pondville, a town in Nova Scotia, Canada. At first, there does not seem to be any major damage, but then the inhabitants — including Sheriff Harry — discover that the courthouse building is leaning and a...

The Strong Bear of Venice is a children’s storybook written by Katy Sloop Roberts with illustrations by Dan Dye. It tells the story of Luna and her black cat, Fortuna, who go to Venice when she is hired to teach a special needs child named...

Martha May McKenzie and The Magic Cake Big Mistake! by Brian Starr is a gloriously spectacular story of magic and unpredictability. It all starts when Martha plans to tell her grandchildren that she is a witch by presenting them with a particularly delicious but strange...

Living in a too-small trailer with three older sisters was tough for young Rose. Since their mother’s waitressing job kept her busy all day, the sisters had to maintain the household themselves, which led to inevitable skirmishes. Drew, on the other hand, had a different...

Have you ever wondered if you were alone or felt that way? Caroline L. Thornton offers reassurance that you are not alone in The Road that Weaves and Bends. This tale helps children face the changes that occur in their daily lives. As we journey...

Birdie and her father moved to Fenske Lake in Minnesota to start a new chapter in their lives in Ember of the Woods by Christene Kamberis. Upon arriving at their cabin, they realized it wasn't what they had expected, and Birdie was devastated. She missed...

How do you help athletic children with lots of energy but not enough sportsmanship? Scott Charles explores the options in The Breaking Game. Rebecca is 12 years old and loves to play soccer. She tends to get extremely aggressive and over-competitive, especially when she thinks she...

Carers vs Crooks written by Chip Colquhoun and Pauline Cordiner, and illustrated by Korky Paul, consists of two short stories aimed at young children. The stories, based on Scottish and Colombian folk tales, are retold here by the authors. The first one follows Cauld Johnnie,...

Adam and Ava Are Not Taken by Betty Collier is a story with a compelling message for young children. It is about twin siblings, Adam and Ava. Being young is not always easy. Adam comforts his sister, Ava, and changes her skewed and incorrect outlook...