Smiley had a lot to learn. He didn’t know why he was in a dog shelter. Had he done something wrong? In Olena Kagui’s What Smiley the Rescue Dog Didn’t Know, Smiley is quickly adopted into a loving family, so he doesn’t have to feel...

When Science Goes Really Bad by Joseph Lupton is a collection of funny superhero stories about animal heroes who protect their world from crafty villains. In one story, Chicken Man has to deal with a trickster spreading a mind-control virus that forces the other chickens...

In Willow Wonders about Winter by Colleen Driscoll, the title character, Willow, wakes up on a cold, gray morning, not understanding why all his forest friends are suddenly too busy to play. Mrs. Squirrel is gathering acorns, Miss Grouse is pecking for food, Mr. Deer...

Will's Dream World by Will Nel is a picture book aimed at helping children enjoy their dreams as well as control their nightmares. It follows Will, a young boy, whose attitude toward his dreams is negative since they scare him. However, his father explains to...

Weepy: Beyond a Willow Tree Collection by Georgi Ana Sloo is a captivating picture book that fuses a child's incredible imagination, love for adventure, and closeness to nature. The narrative unfolds by a riverbank and a glass houseboat, and involves the many creative exploits of...

When the Sea Left by Nadine Holland is a cautionary and imaginative picture book that teaches children about the effects of littering and the importance of caring for the natural world. The story follows Felix Flynn, a boy who casually tosses his trash into the...

Whisper Wellington Shares A Wish by Colleen M Bratley is the fifth book in The Giving Collection series. Whisper Wellington is a whale who is sweet and lovable. His friend is an adventurous dolphin called Dalilah Daring, and one day the pair visits a sunken...

Children absolutely love surprises, and a certain young pig is no exception. Welcome Baby Wigglet! by A.M. Berkowitz begins with young Gigglet playing in her backyard. Then her parents come outside and tell her that they have a big surprise for her. At first, she...

Readers meet a determined little chameleon in the children’s picture book Why Did the Chameleon Cross the Road? by Cathy Kreutter with illustrations by Andrew Jackson Obol. He faces the daunting task of crossing a busy road before he misses something. The chameleon looks at...

What’s Wrong with Tom? by Dr. Gal Chivvis is a delightful and educational children’s book that combines storytelling with veterinary insights. The story follows Thomas LeBrat, a cheerful and adventurous cat whose life takes a sudden turn when he experiences a health emergency. Through engaging...