Read Indies Best Children's Books

Books selections and recommendations from Read Indies.

(The Children's book lists are managed by Becka.)
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Children's Books We're Reading or Plan to...

It's a Catastrophe by Sibel Hodge

Genre: Children's

The cats at Briarswood Cottage are lucky. After being rescued from the local Cats' Home by Ma Katz, they live out their days in luxury under the watchful eye of Buster, the mogfather. But all that's about to change...

Amazon Link to Book: http://www.amazon.com/Its-Catastrophe-Sibel-Hodge-ebook/dp/B00A52PTD6/

Author Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sibel-Hodge-Author-of-romantic-comedy-and-comedy-mystery-books/246194485016

Author Twitter handle: @sibelhodge

Ty the Bull by Brenda Perlin

Genre: Children's

Everything seemed to fall apart for Ty when his parents got a divorce. At his wits end after being bullied endlessly, he started to ditch school. It wasn't until he met up with a skater named Peacock that things somehow turned around and he put the pieces of his life back together.

Amazon Link to Book: http://www.amazon.com/Ty-Bull-Brenda-Perlin-ebook/dp/B00LK572S2/

Author Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Tythebull

Author Twitter handle: @brooklynandbo

Giraffe and Elephant Are Friends
by David Eastman

Genre: Children's

Captivating illustrations and carefully chosen words teach young children about friendship. This is a great story for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners.

Amazon Link to Book: http://www.amazon.com/Giraffe-Elephant-Friends-Childrens-Picture-ebook/dp/B00MG3JHN0/

The Magic Sapphire by Alba Arango
Genre: Children's Middle Grade

Steve, Matt, and Jenny always dreamed of being detectives. One day, their dream becomes reality when they discover a treasure map written over three hundred years ago. As the trio begins to search for the treasure, they attract the attention of an international jewel thief. 

Amazon Link to Book: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BDWXT48/
Author Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alba-Arango-Fan-Page/154973757900935?ref=hl
Author Twitter handle: @AlbaArango4

A Tale Of Manhattan by Robert James Jacobi
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure

Twelve-year-old Devin Reed is your average kid from Manhattan. That is until he inherits a 400 year old book and amulet necklace from his recently deceased grandfather. With book and amulet now in his possession, Devin discovers that he is the protector of a centuries old secret hidden in a cave deep beneath Central Park.

Amazon Link to Book: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H6BOA4I/
Author Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RobertJamesJacobi

Author Twitter handle: @RobertJJacobi

The Race by Janet Hurst-Nicholson
Genre: Children’s 

Vicky is left-handed and teased for being clumsy, but a visit from her Gran will change everything. Vicky wants to cheer her Gran up by embroidering a cushion as a gift, but Vicky is left-handed and she struggles to learn how to sew. 

Amazon Link to Book: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D30CIJU
Author Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jan-Hurst-Nicholson/146733965390495
Author Twitter handle: @Just4kixbooks

Ice Cream Kitty
by Nerina DiBenedetto

When the back door is accidentally left open, little Tommy ventures outdoors. He wanders away from home and gets lost. He is rescued by Dan, the Ice Cream Man. 

Will Tommy ever be reunited with his family or will he stay with Dan? Find out what happens in this delightful children’s storybook.



Amazon Link to Book: http://www.amazon.com/Cream-Kitty-Bennett-Farm-Book-ebook/dp/B00C4ZHCXC/