Dexter the Book Dragon: Discoveries by Deb Evans recounts the adventures of Maizie and Addie, two 12-year-old best friends who enjoy reading books together in their local library. One day, the librarian confides in them that several books have suspiciously gone missing. She suspects they...

In Take Me Back to Oklahoma by Cody Burke, Thomas and his family set off on a summer road trip, eager to explore new places beyond their home state. They visit a bustling city with towering buildings, but Thomas finds it loud and unwelcoming. At...

Flapadoodle and Schnoink by Stacey Roberts is a children's picture book that follows the story of two knights, Flapadoodle and Schnoink, who undertake various tasks to help those in need. They protect the royal princess from giants at her birthday ball, rescue Sir Bryan from...

Steven Sparrow & the Shade of a Great Tree by Matthew Dale Jones tells the story of Steven, a stubborn young bird dealing with the consequences of choosing an unconventional path. On Flying Day, Steven tells his family about his decision to walk instead of...

Kimu and the Sun by J J Robinson is a cute picture book about Kimu and his bid to be the best. As the sun reached the end of her day, she sank lower until she lay across the sea, not expecting what would happen...

It’s never a good idea to gossip, especially when sharing something that was meant to be kept a secret. In Hilary Lawrence’s Loose Lips Sink Ships, the Royal Pigeon Post is the only means by which the king sends his most secret messages. It was...

The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris by Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay tells the story of a charming little dog who loves traveling the world. Charlie has a special magical secret! He wags his tail—and voilà—in the blink of an eye, he gets transported to...

Silly Nana Meets Mr. Moose by Stacey Roberts is a delightful read that combines humor, warmth, and whimsy. Silly Nana went to visit her grandchildren for Christmas. While she sat on her chair and watched them decorate the Christmas tree, she remembered a special story....

Call Me May by Becky Feldmann centers on May, an eleven-year-old girl in 1932, dealing with the aftermath of her father’s sudden death. Following his passing, she takes on the responsibility of caring for her family, including her mother, who is deeply affected by grief,...

Reading aloud to preschoolers not only helps them develop essential reading skills but also helps them love to read. I cannot think of a better way to encourage reading aloud than with rhyming picture books like Captain Troublemaker and The Belly Rub Avenger. In it,...