Reviews written by Michelle Lynn, Assistant Indie Manager

A cute way to get kids into the story. Stickers. These little genius toys that adults get annoyed at because they get stuck everywhere, but kids can't get enough of. Anything that includes stickers is a sure fire winner with the little tots and this is...

This kit is genius! What do little girls love more than princesses? Not many things. At all. And here we have a kit that allows them to make their very own tiaras to become princesses. The cut out tiaras are durable and easy to wear. There...

Cute and fun way to spend time with little ones. You see it in the classroom all the time. Hand art. It isn't really anything new, but everything old can be made unique. Plus, kids don't care if something is unique or not, they only care...

An absolutely stunning depiction of the ocean and everything in it. The book: This book contains everything a kid could want to learn about the ocean from the animals that live in the water to ocean tides to the formation of islands. It's a teaching tool...

A book that will inspire people to be who they are instead of who others expect them to be. The story: Cash Carter is a mega TV star with a secret that will destroy something that millions of fans hold dear, their favorite TV show....

Learning more about a world that is so fantastically done is really a treat and this story is written in the same engaging, easy flowing way as the rest of the series. Careen is leaving her old life behind to attend a prestigious university. She travels...

A fun book to energize any young reader. Monkey doesn't want to get out of bed. He's like just about every child (and adult) in the morning. But waking up is important so his mom calls the doctor to figure out what to do. He has just...

A wonderfully written book that will keep children's rapt attentions. Are Pirates Polite is a pretty self-explanatory title. Pirates are known for their unsavory or "questionable" behavior. They're crude and rowdy, but does that have to mean they're ill-mannered. This story pairs each crude action with...

If perfection was possible in literature, Cinder & Ella would be case and point. But alas, reading is subjective so we'll just have to say this book is perfect for those who love a heart-warming love story with a lot of bumps and bruises (or burns) along the way. ...

What a fun way to introduce young readers to the election. The election is the most important tenet of this country's past, present, and future. Getting kids involved early is important and this is a story that manages to do that in colorful, playful fashion. ...

A bright and colorful depiction of a time honored Christmas tradition - secret Santa. This book has a lower age limit of four, meaning the idea of secret Santa may go over their heads a bit, but it's depicted in a fun and interesting way. They...

An absolutely gorgeous book for younger readers. I was lucky enough to read this book with a two-year-old who is waiting excitedly for her new sibling to get here. I don't think I could have read a better book to her. Now, every napttime at her...

A good tool for helping kids learn to write. Each page in this board book is dedicated to a different letter of the alphabet. Kids can use the attached dry erase marker to outline each letter numerous times and even write out fill words at the bottom that...

Willow the Duckling is an adorable tale that will hold kid's attention with it's imagery, pictures, and theme. Let's face it - animals win the day when it comes to our kids. Especially animals that are doing very human-like things. Here we have a kitty cat...

Pearl's Ocean Magic is a fun story that will keep the early reader engaged and moving forward throughout the book. Pearl is about to start her first day of dolphin school. She's nervous, but excited at the same time. She's grown up in a family that uses their...