Reviews written by Claire Johnson, Staff Reviewer

I have to say that The Scorpio Races was easily my favorite of Maggie Stiefvater’s novels so far. When I first picked this book up, I wasn’t sure what to expect from it. I wasn’t even sure I would like it. I was more than pleasantly surprised once...

It isn't often that I come across a biography written for children that isn't written above their heads or one that doesn't give much information about the person. In Kathleen Krull's book about Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, she gives great background about Jim as a young child...

I was delighted when I first opened this book up. First, because I have a little boy who is almost 5 and I knew this would be a book that he could "read" and be successful with. Second, because the pictures are just delightful. Valorie Fisher uses...

Young pirates will love Small Saul. Saul loves the sea and after being rejected by the Navy, he signs up for Pirate College. Once he graduates and gets a job on a real pirate ship, the other pirates notice that he does things a little different. When...

If you have a young one in your home that loves Legos, then they will love this Lego City book. I love that the illustrations look like real Lego creations, down to the little Lego shaped carrots growing in the field. My four year old LOVES...

This type of book doesn't come along often. It takes the traditional ABC book to a different level. One thing I liked most about this book is finding all the double letters throughout the book. It was a like a little treasure hunt for me. ...

Just like the product description says, this is an ABC book that starts at the end of words. The book emphasizes the ending sounds of words, which the teacher in me loves. Young readers will enjoy the colorful pictures and will giggle their way through the character's dialogue....

If you have a young boy at home and are looking for a special book just for him, check this one out! Bible Stories for Boys is a selection of stories from the Bible just for the little one at your house. It features stories of Adam, Noah,...

This book is the classic song in a board book. It's perfect for you to read and sing-along with your young ones. The children in the illustrations are cute and cuddly, and you can't turn the page without wanting to squeeze their adorable little cheeks. ...

Once again, Moffitt strikes gold with the third installment of The Pink Locker Society. In this book, she tackles the tricky aspects of boy/girl relationships. Jemma has a boyfriend...or does she? As she struggles to figure out what her relationship with her forever crush Forrest is or...

Worms for Lunch? is a fun colorful book that takes us on an adventure to find out what everyone likes for lunch. Your young child will love the fold out flaps in this book. The simple text and great illustrations will help even the youngest...

Everything on the Tuckers' farm is peaceful and all the animals go about their work without complaining. One day, a peacock ends up at the farm and has the hens squawking with jealousy over the attention the new guy is getting. The old hound on the farm suggests...

Hannah wants to be normal, but shes not. The sea calls to her, and she can see a delicate tracing of scales on her legs. Billowing waves soothe her, but flat land makes her sick. She knows theres something wild in her thats different, wrong and...

After a falling out, two very different friends explore all the things they can do without each other&and discover that life is much sweeter when its shared with one another. An endearing look at the ups and downs of friendship, this is a book youll want to share...

After reading 13 to Life , I was anxious to find out what would happen to Jess, Pietr, and the rest of the Rusakova family in Secrets and Shadows . How could you not be anxious when you were dealing with werewolves, the CIA, and the...