Jack and Bubble by Colleen M. Bratley is part of The Giving Collection. One day, Jack sits on a bee. Bubble is feeling just a little bit flat and wishes Jack would look where he sat. Bubble is a bee like no other, and through...

Forever, Papa Bear is a children’s picture book written by Danielle Beerli with illustrations by Jecoe Firmalan. It follows Little Bear as she appreciates her father’s unconditional love. Papa Bear has always been there for Little Bear, giving her the warmest hugs, comforting her when...

Liberty Stands For Freedom is the second book in The Giving Collection by Colleen M. Bratley. Little Wing Liberty is a happy young eagle. But sometimes, others call him names, and it hurts his feelings. Little Wing has a conversation with his mom, who assures...

The children’s book Max’s Fudgy Friends: Island Adventures with Mackinac Max by Debbie Nellis follows a cheerful turtle named Max as he sets out on a simple but joyful mission across Mackinac Island in search of fudge. Max wakes with “only one thing on his...

Shelby Simone is crazy about horses. When her parents move to Old Quarry Lake, she finally begins horse-riding lessons and makes friends with Rose, Katherine, and Agate, who share her passion. In Shelby's Season of Surprise by Marty Kay Jones, each girl faces a different...

The Broken Fence by James J. Antonio follows a young boy named Mark. Every weekend, he goes to his grandparents’ horse farm, where a broken fence leads to a series of life-changing events. Mark gets used to the routine of helping his grandfather care for...

Who's a Good Duck? by Barbara Belzer Adams is a heartwarming and entertaining story for children, based on a true story about a unique friendship between a woman and a duck named Steve, who cannot fly due to an injured wing. They share a special...

Tey Van Jaarsveld teaches young readers about love and empathy in Duke and Leia. Leia is a big, sweet dog. But one day, her owner had to say goodbye to her for a while to perform his military service. He leaves her in the care...

Anne initially believed that winning a seat on the student council at her new school would open doors for her to make more friends and for people to accept her and her pet alligator with all their quirks. Her expectations did not quite go according...

A little blue monkey makes himself comfortable in the jungle, a place he has come to call his home. He has no memory of being part of a family, and as he has grown older, he has slowly learned to enjoy his own company. All...