Kindness can start with something small and take root in ways no one expects. In Pickled Chicken by E.K. Mockingham, a little chick is wandering through the pea patch when he spots something strange: a glowing pickle. Of course, he takes a bite. There’s a...

Persevere by Greg Ramsay is a superhero story with a strong message about turning weaknesses into strengths. The story follows different protagonists, but mainly Dave, a boy who acquires superpowers when his dad gives him and other family members disks that mysterious aliens drop around...

In Hank Enzor’s Pip Goes Potty!, a little kid goat named Pip shows toddlers just how easy it is to use the potty. Pip is quite ready to say goodbye to the diapers. Every time he feels a wiggle, a tingle, or a rumble from...

Princess and the Hummingbird by David Cropp tells the story of Princess, a curious and graceful kitten who loves to watch the world from her window. Out in the yard, the flowers bicker constantly because each one wants to be Princess’s favorite. Princess, without anyone...

Project H.E.A.L. by E.T. Darkmore is a science fiction tale for children. Maverick and Maddi are spending the summer break at the St. Magnus Memorial Hospital because it is where their parents work. It’s a very strange place. As they explore, they notice weird things....

Have you ever wondered how Tinker Bell and Peter Pan first met? Pixie Dust and Other Dangerous Things by Jessica Brenner is a reimagined retelling of the classic Peter Pan tale through the eyes of Tinker Bell herself. The story opens in the present as...

In Princess Shmincess by Julie Keshmiry, young readers are introduced to Princess Alexandria Von Shmincess. She’s a royal with a snorting laugh, who’d rather bang on drums than sit up straight at the piano. She also hates “proper princess posture” and puffy pink dresses. One...

In Pinkie the Pink Elephant by George J. Linsenmeyer III, Pinkie is born as Sarah in a peaceful jungle herd, but she is different from the other elephants the moment she arrives. Her bright pink skin sets her apart, leaving her isolated while the other...

Prince Michael and the Unicorn, written by PG Badzey and illustrated by Meadow Holt, is a fantastical and magical story about a boy who hears about and would like to meet a unicorn. Prince Michael was visiting with his dwarf, elven, and sprite friends when...

For some children, it can be difficult to approach others and make new friends. This may be due to nerves or because they are going through a difficult situation. That is why children need to learn to be empathetic and kind to each other. Pickles...