Salt & BB: The Blueberry Moon Rescue by Brittney Andreoni is a charming picture book that centers on friendship, kindness, and the power of belonging. The story unfolds on a magical night known as the Blueberry Moon, a rare celebration that takes place once every...

Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote, "Home is the nicest word there is." That’s exactly what Brownie, a stray dog, hopes for in Brownie’s Adventures: Island Tales of a Dog from Trinidad by Manuela Giger. Every day, she wanders the beaches and sidewalks of Trinidad, hungry not...

The Legend of Denali (A Wolverine with Heart) by Gregory English is a heartwarming story about Denali, a young wolverine who lives in the cold wilderness of the Alaska Range. Wolverines have a reputation for being tough and picking on other animals. So when Denali...

Elliot & Bo in Icyland by Agatha Georges follows a ten-year-old boy named Elliot who lives in Oregon. He wants to be a marine biologist like his Uncle Jesse and decides to go to the beach to collect seashells. But he discovers what looks more...

A Delicious Dinosaur Pizza Counting Party by R. M. Smith opens with Jake the dinosaur deciding to throw a pizza party, and all his dinosaur friends are invited. As guests arrive with their favorite toppings, the simple cheese pie becomes a loaded creation. Some choices...

Are you happy, sad, or angry? Do you know what those words mean? In Animals Feeling Like Us by R. M. Smith, young readers meet a parade of animals who show different emotions in a fun, friendly way. Whether it’s the HAPPY Hippo flashing a...

Suzy and Roxy Go Camping by Katie D. Saucedo is a charming children’s story that explores themes of friendship, teamwork, and nature. The story follows two adorable friends, a dog and a cat, who are about to embark on an epic adventure. They’re going camping...

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...

Do you like gummy bears? What about bear claws? No, I’m not talking about actual living creatures. Well, perhaps in a way I am. Dennis McGregor’s You Stole My Name brings together a whole list of animal names that favorite foods have adopted. It’s all...

What could be more fun than kittens? Kittens, home alone! The Adventures of Chibi and Yoshi by Kristi Shimada, with illustrations by Eko Setiawan, is a delightful picture book that will appeal to kids, and indeed to all cat lovers. It tells the story of...