Reviews written by Cherokee Crum, Blog Manager and Staff Reviewer

Another adorable quick read from Author Tom Huddleston! The story is simple, yet still adventurous. Hidden in plain sight, there are important lessons about colonization and taking care of indigenous species. The author portrays the impact, of Charlies' family settling on Silver...

The Friendly Firecat is an engaging story that is the perfect length for children getting into chapter books. The setting of the story is very science-fiction, encouraging children to use their imagination. Full of thrilling adventures through, this fast-paced book takes readers through distant...

Star lovers will be fascinated to learn about the differences between clouds and Nebulae; how clouds can give us rain, but nebulae gives us all of the parts of ourselves! In Clouds In Space the author uses fictionalization to explain outer space and the...

Explore the universe's fundamental elements from cosmic origins to future possibilities in Quantum! Full of facts, Quantum is perfect to stimulate younger minds curious about the universe; from galaxies to black holes, readers are presented definitions and examples of the matter and physics that...

Tales of Terror is a cute, quick, Guardians of the Galaxy graphic novel, featuring Rocket & Groot. From start to finish, the story keeps readers entertained with its silly twists and turns, offering a lighthearted take on the horror genre; graphic novel lovers are...

World of Rot is gross- in a very fun way! Kids between the ages of 7 and 15 will find this book funny, intriguing, and also fascinating! World of Rot is filled with all sorts of grossly fascinating information pertaining to decay and decomposition. Featuring...

Packed with fun information and activities, Backpack Explorer: Night Walk is a great addition to your shelves! Starting with fun facts on the moon and then eventually delving into different night life, this was a hit with my explorers! Like the...

“Your uniqueness is your greatest strength,” said Simon Tam, the bandleader of Slants Mia Wenjen and Victor Bizar Gomez gave us a fantastic picture book about a little-known story about freedom of speech and expression. It's an inspiring history lesson that forces the...

Hide and Seek in Nature: Guess What It Is is a unique and creative, interactive book for young children Definitely geared more to preschool than toddlers, this fun book features pattern cutouts showcasing what could potentially be a leaf, a stick, an insect, or something...

Karl James Mountford may have just become one of my favorite authors. A Voice in the Storm is a visually-unique book. Full of color and style–purples, blues and greens, sharp edges, and fantastical fauna, the dark, stormy scenes capture the tone of the story...

My children love reading this book! Instead of being read like a traditional book, the book is read sideways, as to give the reader perception of the divers journey down to the deep night ocean. Fun facts about...

Miles Morales Untangles a Web is the first in a new series of small chapter books for beginning readers. Fans get to enjoy experiencing an exciting adventure with the "new" spiderman while working on their word skills! There isn't a backstory, so pre-knowledge of the...

The Tinkering Workshop is an absolutely resources for stimulating and educational activities to do with children. Featuring unique and fun activities, keeping kids engaged while teaching valuable STEAM concepts. The projects are pretty versatile and can be simplified for younger children, as well as expanded upon as...

I've been a fan of Edward Gorey since I was a child, having done quite a few reports or projects on him. I was very excited to see a picture book biography about this beloved writer & illustrator, something that I could share with my young children. ...

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...