Insects, Bugs & Rock 'n' Roll by Alex Brooks tells a heartwarming tale of an unexpected friendship between Spider and Fly, showing how music can bring joy, transformation, and redemption. The spider starts as a mean, grumpy creature with no friends. He’s notorious for weaving...

You are wrong if you believe Cleo and Leo to be a pair of ordinary housecats. Do not let their laid-back demeanor and innocent faces fool you because they have some great adventures and experiences under their paws. It was only a matter of time...

Mia’s Mouses by Joseph L. Licari is a charming and educational story that combines humor, curiosity, and language learning into a delightful narrative for young readers. The book follows the adventures of Mia, a bright and enthusiastic girl who befriends three adorable mice: Squeaky, Nibbles,...

The Little White Kitten and Her Little Red Mittens by Terrie Sizemore is a charming children's story that beautifully highlights a little white kitten who adores her little red mittens; she takes them everywhere—to the playground, enjoying her lunch, and even snuggling up with them...

Imagine a mouse running loose in the opera house! Can you imagine the mischief? And yet, in Tuula Pere’s The Mouse of the Opera, Maurice, a curious little wood mouse, has an exciting time exploring the opera building after hours and again during the performance...

Tuula Pere's gorgeous children's picture book, Colin the Crab Falls in Love, is a must-have for all young readers. It follows Colin the Crab on his quest to find the love of his life. Colin the Crab is well known for his craftsmanship and kind heart....

Stormy Normy Finds His Forever Home is a charming children's book written by Leisa Fail, with illustrations by Amy Rennie. Set in the Australian outback, it tells the tale of a Brumby colt named Stormy Normy. Born during a thunderstorm to a mare named Midnight,...

There are many three-letter words, but can you imagine speaking using only three-letter words? In Dacia Turner’s The Three-Letter Word Birds, there is a flock of cheery little birds that speak using only three-letter words. It is rather limiting, but they manage fine with “Cow...

Even Though... I Love You! by Rita Mendoza and Hector Luciano attains perfection in countless ways. The cartoon-style illustrations are incredibly well-drawn and colorful. Each is accompanied by a short, simple sentence that sums up what the reader, or the child listening, can see. The...

Oscar Comes Home by Audra Shine is the story of a little boy who has been asking his parents for a puppy for months. After a talk about responsibility, the family gets everything they need: a collar, food, and toys. Then Oscar arrives, a miniature...