Reviews written by Bethany Wicker

Zander the white goose wants to try something new this year for the winter season. Instead of migrating with his family, he wants to stay behind this time and see what winter is all about. But the colder it gets, the harder it is for him. He tries to ask...

When Molly plants a pumpkin seed, she waters it and takes care of it so it'll grow into a beautiful pumpkin. She keeps a watchful eye on it and tends to the soil as needed. Once it grows, she cuts the pumpkin up and uses it to make a delicious...

Stargazing is a beautiful activity for children to do outside and to get them off their electronics. But the conditions have to be just right. It can't be too cloudy and of course it has to be night time, but the stars are visible no matter where you choose to...

WORDS ABOUT WHERE is an engaging picture book that teaches children how to use prepositions. The author uses short sentences and pictures to show how to use eight different basic prepositions and these are In, On, Under, Above, Next to, Between, Behind, and In front of. Each picture is simply...

It's a very special day for Evie and her great-grandmother Granny Sue because today is the day they're bringing their doll Lizzy to the repair shop. She was Granny Sue's when she was younger and it's time to pass her down to Evie, but Lizzy isn't in the best shape....

With everyone going off to college, Kassidy wants to make an ever-lasting memory before they all part ways. So, she gathers everyone for an all expenses paid 1920s getaway at Ashwood Manor. Along with Kassidy, there's her best friend Izzy, her boyfriend Blaine, and four other friends from school. Kassidy...

Since they were children, Sadie Wen and Julius Gong have been sworn enemies always trying to outdo the other in everything. It doesn't matter what it's related to, sports... school..., it's a competition between the two of them. Sadie wants to be on everyone's good side except for his. She...

With Orion stuck under his mother's control, Rosalind will do anything to get him back. While their relationship was supposed to be a farce, the heart wants what it wants and Rosalind wants her Orion back. So, she sticks her neck out and paints herself as a target, to get...

There is so much to love when it comes to Christmas, and for one little boy, there are ten things that stand out the most. There's the joy and family memories made, snow, baking cookies for Santa, and other relatable reasons to love Christmas. Family is involved in nearly all...

When a new baby is brought into the world, the parents want to make sure the little one knows just how much he/she is loved. They use animals and their behaviors as the subject for different metaphors to compare their love. It's infinite and will continue forever as long as...

Every night at midnight, Felix turns into a wolf and likes to go on runs. Since he's the only werewolf he knows, he usually spends his time alone. Changing into a wolf at night makes it hard to join others for sleepovers, so they no longer invite him. But he's...

Bob McGrew loves working in the zoo but it isn't an easy task when it's cold enough to snow because the poop turns into popsicles. According to Bob McGrew, poo is much harder to clean when it's scattered like frozen pellets. Being Christmas Eve, the zoo is bound to get...

Aarav loves doing things with his grandfather but they are completely different. Aarav loves to hurry and run around while his grandfather, or Thatha, loves to go slow and shuffle from place to place. In the evening, Aarav looks forward to playing, but Thatha slows him down while making his...

GOD LOVES YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE is an inspirational story to encourage to do their best, but not to worry, because God loves them just the way they are. He made them how they are and won't judge them for things like not doing good in a sport...

Now that Bear and Mouse get along and live together, everything should be peachy. But it's Christmas time and they quickly realize that they can't agree on a tree. One is too sparkly, another is upside down, or one's too tinsel-y. Will they ever find the right one for their...