Reviews written by Cherokee Crum, Staff Reviewer

Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden is a book my children pull off the shelf again and again, always finding something fun tucked into the illustrations. Blending whimsical charm with a hint of mystery, giving off “Little Shop of Horrors” and "Wednesday" vibes, Millie Fleur's Poison Garden...

Encouraging scientific experimentation, using recipes created by author Jason Logan, to create homemade colored inks instead of relying on store bought products, readers become "wizards" of their own backyards. How to Be a Color Wizard is broken down in easy to follow chapters,...

Dinosaurs: A Pop-Up Book is a fun and interactive dino book, perfect for younger children! Each page features a theme, category, or dinosaur type, with a pop-up dinosaur in the center, with other dinosaurs in various locations on the spread that fit said theme. Some...

Small Steps, Big Change written to be encouraging and informative rather than dry and didactic, appealing to younger children. Reading the book will leaves readers of any age with hope that they can make a difference by being mindful of food choices, taking care of themselves, and supporting others ...

Herbal Activities For Kids is an amazing resource to have! It made learning interesting and fun, my children couldn't wait to see what the next activity would be. The colorful book cover is so inviting, encouraging children to jump in and get their hands...

A Very Merry 90's Christmas is sure to be a hit for a majority of those around in the 1990's! “A Visit from St. Nicholas” is reworked into this 90s pop-culture fueled holiday read. Heading down memory lane with Uncle...

The Dinosaur in the Garden features so many different things to love! First and Foremost: Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs are so cool, with their different sizes, diets, colors, and basically everything else. We get to see fossils & bones and places...

The Giant and the Grizzly Bear is a traditional story from the Western Arctic, translated from Inuktituk with a couple of words left in the native language. It is the story of a giant finding a human boy and raising him as his own....

I'm a big fan of these types of Choose Your Own Path books, my children seem to really love them, too! Grateful!: A Choose Your Own Attitude is just the latest in our collection of similar books, featuring colorful, relatable scenes. Children are presented...

War of the Wind was listed as a YA mystery, the main character is 14, however I would say it is definitely more middle grade than anything. It's also a great diversity advocacy read! On an island in Scotland, a small group of kids are...

I love this book series and was so excited to see a Backpack Explorer dedicated to all things tree! The cover of the book is thicker than a paperback but not as thick as a hardback and is coated in a protective material making...

Backpack Explorer: Rock Hunt has something of interest for children of any age! I love rocks, my children love rocks, this book was a big win for all of us! The book explains classifications, has discovery zone pages with facts all...

Backpack Explorer: On the Nature Trail makes the perfect gift for littles getting into explorations. There is a lot of information is packed into On the Nature Trail, but it is expertly condensed making it an easy to follow guide for children. ...

Backpack Explorer: Discovering Plants and Flowers is an awesome addition to our homeschool curriculum (like all the books in the Backpack Explorer series!). Boasting colorful illustrations of different plants and flowers, young children are sure to find this book intriguing. The images are both...

Backpack Explorer: Bug Hunt is another great adventure/explorer book in the Backpack Explorer set. Bug Hunt is perfect for backyard expeditions or nature hikes at a local park, as it has loads of information on creatures typically found around the home. ...