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...

Floss the Wobbly Flamingo by Joanne Moore is a heartwarming tale about a flamingo named Floss who stands out for her determination and positivity, despite her wobbly legs. Unlike most flamingos known for their grace and balance, Floss struggles to stand, but she doesn’t let...

When a ladybug lands on you, it is supposed to bring you luck. In Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino's book The Very Lucky Ladybug, Dot the Ladybug feels lucky herself. She lives in an idyllic garden with her friends, the mice, bugs, and Carmelo the cat. Dot enjoys...

Colin the Crab Finds a Treasure, written by Tuula Pere and illustrated by Roksolana Panchyshyn, is a compelling tale about the true value of friendship, kindness, and humility. The story revolves around Colin, a modest and hardworking crab who does not indulge in expensive items....

Animals and humans change their activities and environment according to the different seasons of the year. Woe Is Me… It’s Winter! by Amy Dua shares some interesting facts about how animals prepare for and survive winter. Has your child ever wondered how snails spend the...