Welcome to the wonderful and colorful world of marine life. More specifically, life on the reefs. Sammy & Scarlett’s Coral Reef Adventure by Robert Andrew Provan is a great introduction to life in the ocean for 4th through 6th graders. Learning about marine life is...

Shavasana Sun by Taylor Harper is an excellent bedtime read for early readers or younger children who might have trouble settling down at bedtime, nap time, or when a calming atmosphere might be needed or appreciated. I love the idea of breathing practices for children...

Stikki the Squirrel by Jane H. Wood is about a brave and clever gray squirrel capable of defeating many threats. This children's book is set in the quiet gardens of a small town in the heart of Wales. Stikki and his two sisters, Mollie and...

See You Later, Croc-A-Gator by Imogen Shelton tells the story of Alex the Alligator and Chris the Crocodile, who were born within seconds of one another in their nests. They became as close as best friends can be. They spent all their time playing together....

Sora Searches for a Song: Little Cricket’s Imagination Journey by Christine Herbert follows the journey of a young, ambitious cricket as she tries to find the imagination needed to sing. Sora is the only one who cannot sing in the little green marsh. Sora is...

Everyone is singing in the green marsh — frogs, dragonflies, and crickets. Only a little cricket named Sora does not sing. Everyone says Sora does not have an imagination and, therefore, cannot sing. The news saddens Sora, who desperately wants to sing. When Sora hears...

Sheldon’s Time by Lindsey Pope, delightfully and artfully illustrated by Nadja Bullis, is a charming and empowering tale for children in which Sheldon the Crab, Stella the Starfish, and Sully the Seagull find a way to harmonize their divergent energies. Stella and Sully are eager...

Soothing sounds are the symphony of the soul, a language that transcends and completes us. Anna Hill's Sounds of the Pacific Northwest is a musical journey, a beautiful exploration of the rich and diverse music of the Pacific Northwest. Created with passion and skill, the...

It is hard to imagine a more beguiling or comforting book for children than Sleep Tight, Pen by Michelle Mae. Pen, the penguin referenced in the title, is all tucked in at bedtime in his favorite fishy pajamas and can’t get to sleep because he...

Silver Light and the Red Canyon is a children's picture book by Nan C. Cataldi with illustrations by Thomas Rodriguez. Deep in the southwest mountains, a herd of wild horses finds a shiny, silver-white horse. The mysterious horse is named Silver Light, and he grows...