Reviews written by Cherokee Crum, Blog Manager and Staff Reviewer

Let's Get Spooky is a fun seek & find book, with the central theme being location that can be a bit frightful. This book is designed to give young readers a taste of terror in a safe and controlled environment. Using brief blocks of text,...

Becoming Boba is a vibrant story about accepting ones as who they are, as well as a fun history lesson about milk tea! The author introduces readers to Milk Tea Town, a quaint little town featuring different types of milk teas and their decidedly...

History Smashers: Earth Day and the Environment is the tenth book in Messner's History Smashers series. It discusses the history, complications, and ramifications of one of the most important holiday's. We're not just given the rudimentary information about the first ever Earth Day...

Roots, Shoots, Buckets and Boots is the most delightful book about gardening that I've read in a while. Like learning from your elders, this book has an instructional narrative containing sections on recommended hardy plants, various gardens to grow (like the Pizza Patch or...

Scat: The Incredible Science of Wildlife Poop is a fun and interesting read about, well... poop, while simultaneously covering the science of ecosystems. It is a fascinating look at animal waste products presented in an unexpected approach. Scat is an incredibly educational read, suitable for...

Andy Johnson and the March for Justice is a gentle yet powerful introduction to our civic responsibility to stand up for justice for our neighbors and our selves. The focus being on the current racial climate, told through a child's eyes, in our world and amongst those who follow Jesus....

Growing Green: A First Book of Gardening is a book full of easy and fun projects, perfect for the littlest gardeners or even those a bit older. The book is full of fun and creative planting ideas for the budding gardener, farmer, botanist, ecologist...

Hello, Cats! was such a delightful book to read and flip through with my child. Readers of all ages learn about the feline species. Not only about their care and owning one, but about their behavior, their breeds, and more. It...

World of Mushrooms is a picture book aimed at children ages 7-11, but readers of all ages could benefit from checking it out. From the very first page readers become absorbed in the rich, diverse world of mushrooms, exploring their various species, habitats and...

Our Marvelous Memory: How Your Brain Works is an information packed children's book. There is so much to learn from this book! From babies memories to those of plants, there is something fascinating on every spread. Aimed at children six to...

My First Book About Charity is the newest book in the My First Book series. It talks about the traditions and teachings of giving charity, and numerous ways that kindness can be carried out. My First Book About Charity starts with acknowledges that Allah has...

Animals of the National Parks: An Alphabet Book is an eye catching and simple read. Readers of any age will appreciate this alphabet book. This book highlights the beauty and creativity you can see by visiting the national parks. The illustrations are magnificent. They...

The Glass Pyramid by Jeanne Walker Harvey and Khoa Le is a children's book about a the successful architect, I.M. PEI. Pei, who was asked to re-design the famous Louvre in Paris! We learn about some of the challenges I.M Pei went through when...

That Time I Turned Into a Worm is a cute interactive book. The story is a bit odd. There is a bit of an Alice in Wonderland vibe to Rita's adventure. We're introduced to Rita after she has changed into a...

Beasts from the Deep is a gorgeous read featuring several species that live in some of the deepest parts of the Earth's oceans. Readers will learn about different depth levels of the ocean and a variety of creatures that live in each section. ...