< Back Elizabeth M Grieco Paws in Paris: The Adventures of Tenny and Bella An exciting cat adventure through the streets of Paris, by Elizabeth M Grieco Journalist Sarah has been offered a new job in Paris. Sarah accepts the position on the condition she can take her two beloved cats with her, Tenny and Bella. After a long flight from Atlanta to Paris, Sarah and her two cats arrive in Paris, but no sooner have they found their new apartment, Sarah receives an urgent call and has to travel to Berlin for an important job. Tenny and Bella are left alone and scared in a new apartment in a strange city, under the watchful eye of their new neighbour Mme Gautier. But Mme Gautier accidently leaves a window open, and the two cats go outside to explore the garden. With new sights and sounds all around them, the frightened cats escape the garden and find themselves lost in the streets of Paris. They meet a tomcat, Mephisto, and ask for his help to find their way home. Mephisto takes the cats to meet his friends Cleo, Maurice, and Seraphine, who advise the only way back is to seek assistance from Pierre le Matou, the notorious leader of the brutal Graveyard Gang. The cats are scared but agree to find Le Matou and fight their way into his secret hideout. But before their journey can begin, Tenny is catnapped by a struggling artist as a gift for his wife, and Bella is hit by a motorbike and seriously injured. How will Tenny escape from the artist who thinks she is a stray? Will Bella recover from her injuries and ever see Tenny again? And will the pair ever find Le Matou and their way back home to Sarah? Paws in Paris: The Adventures of Tenny and Bella is a sweet and charming book for young independent readers by Elizabeth M Grieco. With two adorable cats, an intriguing plot, and a wonderful Parisian setting, this book will appeal to those who like animal stories and travel adventures. The book opens with Sarah and her husband Mark as they notice a painting from a famous artist featuring their beloved cat Tenny. How on earth did their beloved cat find her way into a famous painting? This is a great opening for a story, and will leave readers thinking of all possible scenarios. What follows, is an unexpected and exciting cat adventure through the streets of Paris. Readers will be engaged and entertained, as they root for Tenny and Bella, and at the same time learn about the magnificent city of Paris. The first chapter would make a fantastic prompt for parents, carers, or teachers, to encourage children to tell their own version of the story and engage them in imaginative thinking and creative writing. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A sweet and charming story, with two adorable cats, an intriguing plot, and a wonderful Parisian setting. Purchase here

< Back Hans Ness Rolo and the Legend of Jack Bones Rolo and the Legend of Jack Bones is the third installment in Hans Ness’s imaginative and witty middle-grade series. The series follows the adventures of Rolo, a human boy raised by a troupe of animals on a future Earth where cats, dogs, and other creatures have been genetically engineered to be intelligent and larger than life. Like its predecessor, Rolo on the Planet of the Cats, this novel delivers a rollicking, heartfelt, and thought-provoking adventure that stands on its own while expanding the series’ rich world. Rolo’s ordinary school field trip takes a wild turn when he’s swept away on the legendary pirate ship, the Jolly Wagger, commandeered by the infamous houndrel Jack Bones and his canine crew. Trapped at sea with pirates who have never met a human before, Rolo befriends Jojo, a teen dog with her own complicated family history. As they journey through the pun-filled Catibbean, Rolo learns the truth behind the houndrels’ exile by the Felion Empire and witnesses the ongoing struggle between cats and dogs. The story weaves together daring escapes, pirate raids, a cuddly kraken named Scuddly, and a looming naval confrontation, all while exploring themes of loyalty, prejudice, and the search for belonging. Ness’s writing sparkles with humor and clever wordplay. The world-building is inventive, blending futuristic technology with classic pirate lore and animal antics. The cast is diverse and memorable, including the gruff but noble Jack Bones, the conflicted Jojo, and a host of quirky pirate dogs. The novel balances fast-paced action with emotional depth, particularly in Jojo’s journey to understand her family and her place in a divided world. Perfect for ages 8–12 and anyone who loves animal adventures, pirate tales, or stories with both humor and heart. The book can be read as a standalone or as part of the series, and is sure to delight fans of Rolo on the Planet of the Cats with its blend of action, laughs, and meaningful messages. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A captivating, clever, and compassionate adventure that will leave readers cheering for its heroes and reflecting on the importance of understanding and unity. Highly recommended. Purchase here

< Back L.T. Caton Find Me In Time: Meeting Columbus A group of friends find a time-travelling treehouse, by author L.T. Caton Five friends, Ashley, Emma, Keith, Aaron, and Harry are playing hide and seek in the woods, when they find a mysterious ladder against a tree. They climb the ladder and discover a small tree house. The friends enter the tree house, and realize it’s much larger than it appears on the outside. As they explore the tree house, it suddenly shakes violently, and the five friends are transported to a strange place. They find a family on the run, hiding out in the treehouse. But no sooner have they realised they have transported back in time; they are suddenly thrown forward to the present. Shocked and amazed at their new discovery, they learn more about the powers of the treehouse. The friends start the ‘Tree House Club’ and plan their next time travel adventure. They ask the treehouse to transport them back to Guanahani in 1492, just before Christopher Columbus’s ships arrived in the Caribbean Island and started a colony. They find themselves on the beach in the middle of the Taino tribe, where they are welcomed and treated like important visitors. The powers of the treehouse make them look like tribespeople, and they can speak and understand their language. As the friends become more acquainted with the tribe, they are excited to see the arrival of Columbus’s ships on the horizon. Columbus and his crew arrive on the island, and the friends get caught up in an altercation between the natives and explorers. They are suddenly transported back to safety, but decide to travel back to 1494, two years after the event. When they return to Guanahani, they discover the devastating impact of Columbus’s arrival. Find Me in Time: Meeting Columbus by author L.T. Caton is a super time-travelling adventure for middle grade readers. A group of friends are transported back to 1942 when Christopher Columbus first discovered Guanahani, but the friends soon discover he is not quite the hero they expected him to be. This book is fun and entertaining, but it is also insightful and educational as it tries to present a more accurate picture of a significant event in human history. It will challenge readers perspectives, and help them to understand the importance of ‘truth’ in history. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A super time-travelling adventure, that will challenge readers perspectives. Purchase here

< Back Wittingly Yours You Are Enough, Just as You Are (Yes! It's True) You Are Enough by Wittingly Yours is a heartfelt and empowering book that gently reminds young readers of their self-worth and individuality. Through poetic verses and soothing imagery, the author crafts a message of self-acceptance, resilience, and the importance of embracing one's unique journey. The tone is compassionate and uplifting, making it a comforting read for anyone struggling with self-doubt or societal pressures. The book emphasizes that self-worth is not defined by external validation, material possessions, or social media likes. Instead, it encourages readers to treasure their inner qualities, scars, and experiences, as these are what make them truly unique. The recurring affirmation, "You are enough," acts as a mantra, urging readers to embrace their authentic selves and reject the urge to conform to societal molds. The poetic structure flows beautifully. The verses are simple yet profound, making them accessible to a wide audience. The imagery of nature, such as blooming flowers and growing trees, is used effectively to symbolize personal growth and the importance of patience in one's journey. The book also touches on themes of resilience, reminding readers that mistakes and setbacks are natural parts of life and essential for growth. You Are Enough by Wittingly Yours is a beautifully written picture book for younger readers. With its simplicity and heartfelt message, this book would make a valuable addition to anyone's collection of inspirational literature. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary : A beautifully written and heart-warming book that gently reminds young readers of their self-worth and individuality. Purchase here

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Readers Choice Book Awards, book reviews and awards voted by readers in three categories, with cash prizes for gold award winners: Best Childrens Book 3-6; Best Childrens Book 7-10; Best Childrens Book Illustrations; Best Childrens Book Cover Design. Winners and finalists of the Spring 2022 Readers' Choice Book Awards announced! We are pleased to announce the winners of the Spring 2022 Readers’ Choice Book Awards. Best Children’s Book 3-7 **GOLD** Ron Keres, The Scariest Story You've Ever Heard **SILVER** Julia Coldicott, Just Being Fred **BRONZE** Leah Ingledew, Where's My Shell? **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Alan Claycomb, Maisley's Moon Amy Lee Westervelt, The Colors Inside of Me Angela Delf, Trixie Bixby and Her 66 Pairs of Socks Anna Kutishcheva, Jake and Nick's Spooky Fall Billy Baldwin, Orbit's Monster Nebula Brett Gunning and Stacy Padula, On the Right Path: Book Two Carina Ho, Mighty Mara Charlene McIver, Squishy Sand Charlene McIver, Medieval Mashup Deanna Chesley, What If We Had A Pet Shark? Deborah Wade, Always In Your Heart Janet Lau, The Little Grey Pig: A Story About Self-Confidence JB Van Cleave, PTSDragon Jessica Wendi Abel, The Little Blue Rocket Ship Joanne Russo Insull, Sarah and the Crows Clean Up Joe Burud, AJ and the Bouncing Ball Leah Ingledew, Meowl! Linda Harkey, Chatty the Hen Pheasant: Travels with the Pack Mariam Latifi, A to Z of Mini Muslims Marta Almansa Esteva, Nurse Bear Does First Aid Michelle Medlock Adams, Dachshund Through the Snow Robert Zaslow , The Mayfly and the Methuselah Tree Ron Keres, It's Not That 'Big a Deal' Sasha Graham, Whitney Wins Everything: A Tiny Ninja Book Tracey Lear, Eli’s Story What Makes Me, ME! Best Children’s Book 8-12 **GOLD** Paula Welch, The Interlopers **SILVER** Ellen Davidson, WIND **BRONZE** Leah Cupps, Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Angie Bailey, Believe Colette Sewall, Kiki Macadoo and the Graveyard Ballerinas Molly Awiszus, Puddles of Windrush Farm Ryan Poirier, The Herd Sally Kingman, Everything Is Everything: Finding Your Magic Best Teen Book **GOLD** Shina Reynolds, A Light in the Sky **SILVER** Stacy A. Padula, Gripped Part 5: Taylor's Story **BRONZE** Kyrie Wang, Forbidden Ties (Enemy's Keeper Series Book 1) **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Angie Bailey, Believe Daryl McCullough, Story of Tree and Cloud Kerk Murray, Pawprints On Our Hearts Mary Aviyah Farkas, Overcoming Deepest Grief, A Woman's Journey Vali Benson, Blood and Silver Best Adult Book **GOLD** Edgar Doleman, Arlen's Gun: A Novel of Men at War **SILVER** Danny Holst, The Harlem Story **BRONZE** Stoni Astley, Sanctuary's Lights **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** A Frank Corso Mystery, Divine Travel Agency Angie Bailey, Believe Bryan Asher, The Treasure of Lor-Rev Bryan Asher, The Assassin of Malcoze Carolyn Clarke, And Then There's Margaret Carter Fielding, Murder in the Tea Leaves: A Blake Sisters Travel Mystery--Book 2 Danny Holst, Promised Land Deborah S. Greenhut, The Hoarder's Wife Dr. Trent W. Smallwood, Lethal Decree Jim Malloy, Raptor's Revenge Liza Gino, Imelda's Secret Marieke Lexmond, The Magical Tarot Deck Mrs. Anthony, I Am Woman: Book One: My Journey, My Tony Paula Welch, A River of Fortune Romana King, House Poor No More Stephen Alder, Deehabta's Song W.A. Pepper, You Will Know Vengeance: A Tanto Thriller

Readers Choice Book Awards, book reviews and awards voted by readers in three categories, with cash prizes for gold award winners: Best Childrens Book 3-6; Best Childrens Book 7-10; Best Childrens Book Illustrations; Best Childrens Book Cover Design. Winners and finalists of the Autumn 2023 Readers' Choice Book Awards announced! We are pleased to announce the winners of the Autumn 2023 Readers’ Choice Book Awards. Best Children’s Book 3-7 **GOLD** AC Bradburn, Dancing with Cara: The Rainbow Stories **SILVER** Betty Cetas, Oscar and the Awful, Horrible Smell **BRONZE** Ginger Smith, The Magic Blanket **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Deanna Hart, Blue is the Only Color in the Rainbow Katherine Lockwood, Why Me, Mama A Childrens Book About The Disability Experience Ashley Wall, The Day I Had a Bulldozer Jeffrey Morgan, Bungo the Funky Monkey, Adventures in Kindness Kimberly A Perry, Finley the Fairy Samantha Reynolds, Help Me Be Me Donald Smith, Quoth the Raven Lynne Harley, What If You Could? Christine Tussing, Detective Stan the Crayon Man and the Missing Birthday Cake Nicole Frankel , What are bees good for, anyway? Donna Wyland, Psalms in Rhyme for Little Hearts Donna Wyland, 'Twas the Night Before Jesus Lauren Brownrigg, You Are...Volume One Stacy Gabel, At the Zoo-oo-oo Adalgisa and David Nico, Fish in the Desert: The Untold Story of the Death Valley Pupfish Michael Michie, Pablo Avocado FA Khan, My Superhero Mom C. James Sweeney, Sadie Sasquatch has Big Feet Michael Dow, Nurse Florence for Beginning Readers: Help, Im Bleeding! Betty Cetas, Oscar and Otto Sarah Sparks, The Messiest Monster on Mill Street Sarah Sparks, The Bounciest Monster on Mill Street Sarah Sparks, The Angriest Monster on Mill Street Cheryl Johnson, Today I Learned About Birds Cheryl Johnson, Creatures of the Rainforest Cheryl Johnson, Backyard Critters & Creatures Margaret Grote, A Farmer I'll Be and more poems for the young and young-at-heart Gabriella Fiorletta , What I See is Love Carmella Alexander, Fearless the Amazing Boy with Special Abilities goes to Brazil Susan Marie Chapman, Grumpy And Green Parrot Find A New Home In Naples Katie Musleh, It's Okay Not to Be Okay: Addressing the Concept of Toxic Positivity Annie and Gilly DeCosta, Maizy and Charlie's GERM BOOK Lindsey Coker Harris, Our Cleaner, Greener Planet Ross Alan Hahn , The Adventures of Angel: A Kitten's Story Miki Taylor, Bentley's Fantabulous Idea T.B Stacy, Know When to Grow Wendy Alyson Jordan, Miracle: A Birthday Story Donna MacLeod, Chili Chinchilla Candy O'Terry and Colleen Esposito, Nelson's Garden Ruthie Godfrey, Grumpy Grump Joshua Swank, Barry the Brave: A Flowerageous Journey to Courage Marissa Bader, The Only Me Rose O'Donoghue, Katie and her Brain Jon Seymour, A Morning with Blueburry Best Children’s Book 8-12 **GOLD** Amanda M Cetas, Thrown to the Wind **SILVER** Jennifer R Sommer, Her Eyes Were on the Stars: Nancy Grace Roman, "Mother of Hubble" Space Telescope **BRONZE** Tricia Copeland Azreya, Aztec Priestess **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Claudine C Wargel, Hattie and Dirks Great Garden Surprise Stephanie Scott , Tools to Cool Finding Ways to Cope D, Burton Smith, Quoth the Raven Laurie Anne Zaleski, Travels with Ariel - What's up in Baker Lake? Kathe Hudson and Melanie Moyer, The Magic Peach Tree, A Yoga Storytelling Adventure Barbara Mishkin, TIP's Magical Journey Dr. Tamara Lazic Strugar, THE SUNSCREAMING SUMMER Kat Farrow, Bobbin and the Magic Thief Hans Ness, Rolo the Pet Earthling Kirja Ilijah, Alijah XII Rick Poplinger, Adventure in the Land of Changes CHRISTINA LIM, Through It All Michael D. Malone, Mousetree: The Beginning Book One Grace Wolf, May I Sit At Your Table? Paki Perkins, Mahalo Does Not Mean Trash Marsha Tufft, Project S.A.M.: Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures Prequel Dawn Renee Darnell and Jim H Darnell, Jr, Schoolhouse Dogs: Face Life Jim H Darnell and Dawn Renee Darnell, Lightning Butterflies Best Teen Book **GOLD** Stacy A. Padula, Montgomery Lake High #2: When Darkness Tries to Hide **SILVER** Rande Goodwin, The Witchfinder's Serpent **BRONZE** Marsha Tufft, The Sea Turtle Spy Project: Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures Book 4 **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Renee Hayes, The girl who broke the world Terry Overton, The Underground Book Readers: The Secret Society Dawn Renee Darnell and Jim H Darnell Jr, Schoolhouse Dogs: Face Life Nancy Lelewer, Something's Not Right: 2nd Edition One Family's struggle with learning disabilities Andrea Vanryken, The Red Texts Club Jim H Darnell and Dawn Renee Darnell, Lightning Butterflies Neha Saini, SQL Quest: A Journey Through Data Dr. Juan Phillip Chisholm, Mission Possible: How to Graduate From College Debt-Free Jim H Darnell and Dawn Renee Darnell, Because of You, I Lost Everything! Best Adult Book **GOLD** DF Kennedy, Nothing But The Truth **SILVER** Ben Merrick, Where the Valley Meets the Sky **BRONZE** Jennifer Ivy Walker, The Emerald Fairy and the Dragon Knight **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Marlayne Jan Giron, Second Chance Inn Jamie Andrea Garzot, Unconventional, A Memoir of Entrepreneurism, Politics, and Pot Carter Fielding, Murder in the Marshes: Book 4 in the Blake Sisters Travel Mystery Series J Paul Rieger Jr, Clonk! Aimee Hill, All The Gray In Between Jeremiah Gilbert, On to Plan C: A Return to Travel Marianne Hartley, ALIGN and SHINE Joe Alo, The Street Between the Pines Kathleeen Janz Anderson, September Wind Book II Glendall C Jackson III, Naked Came the Detective Margaret Tran, The ACTIONS Rozsa Gaston, Margaret of Austria Roni Robbins, Hands of Gold Anthony J. Mohr, Every Other Weekend: Coming of Age With Two Different Dads Dr. NIZAR M. Benazzouz, The innovative Animal Pietro Emanuele Garbelli, The Doctor's Voice - Empowering Solutions to Physicians' Frustrations, Burnout and Healthcare Inefficiencies Geoff Spellberg, Escape From Hawaii Gail Grant Park, We Are Shadows: An Irish Ghost Story Matthew Binder, Pure Cosmos Club SHERMAN EDWARD ROSS, Code Name: Juggernaut David Zelman, PhD, What's Next? Get Clear & Get Going Angel A, Holy Parrot Jonnie Ramsey Brown, You Promised To Do No Harm: A True Story of Love, Loss, and the Horror of Healthcare Disparity for One African-American Family Allison Hong Merrill, Ninety-Nine Fire Hoops Tabor Millien, What Came After Michael Caissie, Between Heaven 42nd and Broadway Marylee Martin , Unsuspecting Child: Coming to Grips with Covert Childhood Abuse Dawn Pretorius, The Shepherds of InEquality: And the Futility of Our Efforts to Stop Them Anne Angelo, Forbidden Zone 1940 Susan Kennard, Awaken the Light Within Your Heart: A Guide to Self-Healing Deborah B. McDermet, Walk on Water: A Daily Devotional for Believers and Educators Nathan Roberts, Who Do You Think You Are? Steeg Taylor, Rosette Resolve Tina Lear, Partial Views: A Collection of Poetry Marlene Morgan, Sleeping With A Wall Street Banker: Jake Logan #1 Omara Williams, The Space Traveller's Lover Lem Moye, Catching Cold Vol 3 - Judgment David Tomen, Head First: The Complete Guide to Healing and Optimizing Your Brain with Nootropic Supplements – 2nd Edition Rajan Jetley, Blinding Glimpses of the Obvious: Revealing Insights, Lol Humour and Good Old Common Sense Steven Dhondt, London Bridge: A Fictional Memoir Jack Kaminskie, EPIC: THE GAME Joseph Cruz, The Red Frontier: Book 1 of The Red Tomorrow Series Jess Sinclair, WHAT WE COULD HAVE BEEN Debra Fredette, Persevering Through Seasons of Despair Ray Catania, You Are Still Alive, Now Act Like It: Empower, Elevate, and Enlighten Your Consciousness Teri M Brown, An Enemy Like Me Alexandru Czimbor, The Soul Machines Datta Groover, The Reluctant Visionary Daniel L Pinion, Chop that Sh*t Up! Leadership and Life Lessons Learned While in the Military

Readers Choice Book Awards, book reviews and awards voted by readers in three categories, with cash prizes for gold award winners: Best Childrens Book 3-6; Best Childrens Book 7-10; Best Childrens Book Illustrations; Best Childrens Book Cover Design. Winners and finalists of the Spring 2024 Readers' Choice Book Awards announced! We are pleased to announce the winners of the Spring 2024 Readers’ Choice Book Awards. Best Children’s Book 3-7 **GOLD** R.G. de Rouen, Books for Benjamin **SILVER** Amelie Patel and Harriet Hessam, Saachi the Angel **BRONZE** Kate Seng, Mazie's Full Heart: An Adoption Story **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Gail Kuhnlein, How Happy Is a Lark Marlyn Bandiero, Dante's Cool Wheels Book 2 Believe, Achieve Kim C. Lee, The Night Owl Goes to Space Rob Sudano, Owl B. Blue on Easter Day Ashley Wall, The Day I Had a Dinosaur Kafilat Shobajo, All The Things I Can Be Ashley Wall, Lucy and Her Unicorn Get a Sparkle Puppy Dee Hale, A Girls Only Club -No Boys Allowed! A.N. Stewart, The Shotgun Shack Kitties: Bill Bailey, Please Come Home Angela Odusanya, Amelia's Loose Part Art Christina M Carroll, The Things I Love Clari Nguyen, I Can Be Anything! A Children's Book About Emotions Edgar Garcia, ALPHAKAZOO Reesa Shayne, I Breathe For Me Marissa Bader, The Only Me Marissa Bader, Stella's Brave Voice Brett Gunning & Stacy A. Padula, On the Right Path: Book Four Susan Downing & Megan Downing, Bradykin Visits Martha's Vineyard Leokadia George, Trumpet the Miracle Wolf Pup: Trumpet Grows Up Ken Brady, The Adventures of Duke Pamela Blackmore Collins, Greeny Greenleaf Says, The Best Gift Ever is in My Bathtub. Raphael A. Batista, Kid Dino: The Beginning Melissa Garin, A World of New Beginnings Susan Sullivan, Bob Tales, Land of the Woody Warbles Best Children’s Book 8-12 **GOLD** Stephanie Brick, The Secret Doors of Cannondale **SILVER** Cheryl Johnson, Charli's Adventure Journal, Destination: Victoria, Texas and Beyond **BRONZE** Charles Byrd, The Reaper's Guide on How NOT to Take a Soul! **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Hazem Nassar, The Diversity Cube and the Cloud Wizard Danielle Marietta, Truth Tales: The Air Fair-He Kathleen J. Shields, The First Unicorn Jo-Ann Scranton, Kathi Q. Builds a Time Machine? Victoria/Thorir Pannell/Sigfusson, The Big Dream Eliana Hidalgo, Mrs Owl's Messy Library Juli-Ann Gasper, Way Up North Where the Kittiwakes Play: An A to Z Alphabet Book for Child and Adult Dani Romero, Wonderful Word: Poems of Praise and Wonder Isabela Sardas, Belle and Chloe - Reflections In The Mirror David Huerta, Grandma's Lost Treasure: How Kintsugi Turns Brokenness Into Beauty Best Teen Book **GOLD** John Daze, Rogues of the Crosslands: Azoria's Blade **SILVER** Kerrie Faye, Dead Girl **BRONZE** Stacy A. Padula, Montgomery Lake High #3: The Aftermath **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Dr. Shon Lewis, The Wonder Wig Renee Hayes, The girl who broke the world Renee Hayes, The girl who freed the darkness Shan Shan Nie, Belt of Chaos: A Teen's Quest to Free a Kingdom Held by Time Sally Gallot-Reeves, Behind the Open Door: The Alchemy of Time Jacqueline Pretty, Powerless Best Adult Book **GOLD** Ona Gritz, Everywhere I Look **SILVER** J.R. Rice, Broken Pencils **BRONZE** Rebecca Anne Nguyen, The 23rd Hero **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Jon Howe, Shanghaied Angela Williams, Loving Me: After Abuse Kerk Murray, Since the Day We Danced Jennifer Ivy Walker, Winter Solstice in the Crystal Castle J Paul Rieger Jr, The Big Comb Over Bill Canady, The 80/20 CEO: Take Command of Your Business in 100 Days Don Ake, Deep Heavy Stuff - Thoughts and essays for enriching your life Michael Bickel, 250,000 NOs Lisa Towles, Terror Bay Michael Shandler, Karma and Kismet A spiritual quest across continents, cultures and consciousness. A Memoir of Adversity and Triumph Mary Perrine, The Storms of Eddie Greer David Parish, The Twitter Gospels Nina Blakeman, The Peace Talk Christina Ford In Search of Mr Darcy: Lessons Learnt in The Pursuit of Happily Ever After Rebecca Olmstead, Dreams and Illusions: A Gabrielle Dorian Mystery Chloe A.H. Lewis, The Covenant Of Saints Paula Welch, A Goode Inheritance Manoj Joy, Rehtaf - Father of the Fatherless Sydney Oliver James, Living Life Unwounded: A Memoir Robert J. McCunney, Cluster: A potentially fatal disease, a tantalizing romance and international... Iris Dorbian, Next Stop, Boston Catherine Hughes, In Silence Cries the Heart Joanne Colombini, When Did I Become the Dumpster? Raising and Teaching Rebellious Teenagers Chad Boudreaux, Scavenger Hunt: A Novel Penny Peyser, Sonnets From Suburbia: Romance Dance Macintosh Steele, I Have a Question: A Novel Thomas A. A. Woodley, Last Alarm: The Charleston 9 Marlene Morgan, Revenge I Will Have: Jake Logan # 2 Kathy Wright, Wings: How traveling the world freed my soul to fly Phillip Reid, Three Sisters Ponds: My Journey from Street Cop to FBI Senior Executive - from Baltimore to Lockerbie, Pakistan and Beyond A Frank Corso Mystery, The Yellow Agent from Hong Kong Karen Janowsky, Dear Prudence Jason Ollander-Krane, Circus Home: A Novel of Life, Love and New Jersey David Joseph, I Never Knew How Old I Was Amirah Smith, The Journey: My Mental Health and Infertility Story Jacci Turner, Tumbled People: Deconstructing and Reconstructing Your Faith Tony Jeton Selimi, A Path to Excellence: The Blueprint to Your Greatest Potential Elle Merriam, Token Of My Affection Anony Mom, MD, Reparenting Myself: A memoir to my daughters on growing up, getting it wrong, and giving my best

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Readers Choice Book Awards, book reviews and awards voted by readers in three categories, with cash prizes for gold award winners: Best Childrens Book 3-6; Best Childrens Book 7-10; Best Childrens Book Illustrations; Best Childrens Book Cover Design. Winners and finalists of the Spring 2025 Readers' Choice Book Awards announced! We are pleased to announce the winners of the Spring 2025 Readers’ Choice Book Awards. Best Children’s Book 3-7 **GOLD** Marteena Rodriguez-Drinnen, Always Room for More **SILVER** Ali Barclay, The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City **BRONZE** Katie Germain, The Honey Bees: The Power of Positivity **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** James Christopher, Starry-Eyed Stanley: The Little Star Who Dared to Dream Lori Hoffman Penna, Catawampus: The Story of a Crooked Cat Kathleen Welton, Whoo! Hoo! Hoo! The Carousel at the Zoo Lynsey Martin, How to Get an Alligator Out of the Bathtub Ashley Wall, The Day I Had a Fire Truck Leah Ingledew, The Umbrella Dilemma! Mariah Clark Skewes, O is for Pig Mariah Clark Skewes, Never Pet a Penguin Angela Odusanya, Amelia's Loose Part Art: A Day at the Beach Angela Odusanya , Amelia's Easter Surprise Glynis Falloon, New Friends Fafa Meistrell, 38 Socks Brandon Moore, Bridget Kimble Learns Self Control Kathleen Welton, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sea Star Marie Nichols, We're Going to the Dinosaur Forest Ali Barclay, The Tales of Charlie Wags: London Ali Barclay, The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris Doreen Maulhardt, The Baddest Dog in the Neighborhood NBA Coach Brett Gunning & Stacy Padula, On the Right Path: Book Six Best Children’s Book 8-12 **GOLD** Jeffrey Hope, Real Spies Don't Use Rowboats **SILVER** Lisa Gerlits, Rewilding **BRONZE** Hans Ness, Rolo on the Planet of the Cats **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Christy Burbidge, Paulie The Piping Plover's Sea Turtle Rescue: A Martha's Vineyard Tale Barbara C. Mishkin, TIP's Magical Birthday Christine Corrigan Mendez, Leo Gets His Nighttime ZZZs Hazem Nassar, If I Must Go, You Must Stay Nick Vakalopoulos, A Blue Jay Is Hungry Nick Vakalopoulos, There's Something About ROBINS Kate Mathos, Georgie Karras and the Niddle of Nern Hazem Nassar, Diary of my Dreams Dr Janice Cohn, Freedom Pancakes for Ukraine James Christopher, Pebbles Journey to the River Ellen Davidson, The Miracle Forest Best Teen Book **GOLD** David Edgar Grinnell, Lightwaves **SILVER** Stacy A. Padula, The Forces Within **BRONZE** Talia Orbach, Shades of Yellow **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** F.N Davies, Obsession Patsy Warner, The Haunted Mansion Ben Armitage, The Tale of Two Halves Best Adult Book **GOLD** Shawn Callaway Hays and Stephen Callaway Hays, What Light Was **SILVER** Apple An, Mother of Red Mountains: A Novel of a Woman's Journey Through Revolutionary China **BRONZE** Kyle Palmer, The Last Rival: A Time of Our Choosing **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Alayne Smith, The December Postcards Morgan Hatch, GONE TO GROUND Lesley Beiro, Over the Lotion Lynne Golodner, Cave of Secrets Rebecca Sharpless, Shackled: 92 Refugees Imprisoned on ICE Air Deb Miller, Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness Carl Gorham,My Life in a Garden Ed A. Murray, Autumn in Wolf Valley Bryan David Murphy, Nanite Evolution Robyn M. Bolton, Unlocking Innovation: A Leader's Guide for Turning Bold Ideas Into Tangible Results Zelly Ruskin, Not Yours to Keep Kate Grant, No Woman Left Behind: A Journey of Hope to Heal Every Woman Injured in Childbirth Cynthia Reeves, The Last Whaler Cynthia Reeves, Falling Through the New World J.C. Wade, Winter's Handmaiden Hwee Peng tan, How To Be A Neuro-Affirmative Parent Susan Tabb &; Deirdre Budzyna, Waking Oz: A guide for women who want to use brains, heart, and courage to create a kickass life Clive Rhodes, WRITS OF POSSESSION Apple An, Las Crosses: An Unwavering Journey to a New Life in America Lana Christian, New Star Richard Gadz, The Eater of Flies Chloe Turner, Blue Hawk William Parker, The Last Doorbell David Cairns of Finavon, The Case of the Beth-El Stone