Queen of Soweto – Basetsana Kumalo is a beauty queen, but she’s also so much more. She teaches us that true beauty is about having a heart filled with love and generosity. Her story shows us that if you have courage and determination, you can achieve your dreams – whatever they may be. This book …

Stick’s Masterpiece is a wonderful rhyming picture book, perfect for inspiring children that feel they “can’t do” something. Free at FKB. Cute, little Stick doesn’t know how to paint a masterpiece, but she can do small and simple things. The combination of all these small and simple things, composed over time, become her masterpiece. And …

Do Not Feed The Troll is a hilarious, and award winning middle grade fiction story about a troll. This is a great early chapter book for boys and girls. It also makes perfect for reading as a to be continued bedtime story with younger children, excitement that will have them begging to go to bed! …

American Teens Talk is a book of interviews with plain ordinary, multi-cultural teenagers in the USA. The book was created by the US State Department’s Office of English Language Programs. A great way for new English speakers to understand every day language, and improve their English comprehension skills. Here’s what the compiler has to say: …

In Bhabhloo Bear’s Adventure, life for Bhabloo Bear is full of twists and turns, and he moves forward with leaps and bounds… literally! Join him on his thrilling nocturnal adventure and find out many secrets about Himalayan bears. This is a Level 3 book for children who are ready to read on their own, or …

With sight words, and short repeated phrases, At The Zoo is a perfect book for early readers. At the Zoo uses the sight word phrase “I like to look at the…” (see the full text below). At the zoo is another great creative commons leveled book from Mustard Seed Books (see more about Mustard Seed Books …

Zanele Situ’s Story is the true story of the first African woman to win a gold medal at the paralympics, an amazing story of overcoming disability and achieving success despite extreme difficulty. As a young girl Zanele Situ was told that she would never walk again. Loving sports she was very sad. But being in …

Bunnies from the Future is an action packed, and incredibly hilarious, middle-grade science fiction. With battles to save the earth and flying lessons combined with cute bunnies and heart warming talking plants, the story that has something for everyone. For Dad’s (or Moms) looking for adventure at bedtime, this is for you!  It’s time for …

Naughty or Not is a fun read for young children, and entertaining for toddlers. Are they being good today, or naughty? Learn interactively through interesting questions and answers. This is another great creative commons book from Pratham and Storyweaver. Pratham’s Recommended Age Group: 3-6 years   Naughty or Not by Madhav Chavan Illustrations: Rijuta Ghate …

Gifted is a fantasy/paranormal adventure novel for older children. The first book in the Super Seven Series. Thirteen-year-old Chrissy can read minds and do a few other nifty little tricks, such as levitating small objects. She never realized her gift was such a big deal until her principal, Mr. Kerberos, tells her she has to …