Amanda Reou introduces the Opossum family and their nightly ritual in Goodnight Gratefuls. After a full day of playing and having fun, the three children—Opal, Otto, and Oscar—are called inside to get ready for bed. They do their night-time regular habits like brushing their teeth...

Mitchie the Service Dog Gets a Job! is a heartwarming story by Diane Petrozzo. It begins in Colorado with an elderly man named Mel, who is losing his eyesight. Upon hearing the news from his doctor that he will eventually become blind, he feels hopeless,...

Life on the Beaver River by Paul Yanuziello is an enchanting story that transports young readers into the heart of the Canadian wilderness, where animals live in a delicate balance of adventure and survival. The book’s hero, Reddy, a red squirrel, embarks on a quest...

In babysitting, patience, enthusiasm, and experience might be useful, but all it takes is a little imagination. Right? Easy-peasy! In This Book Stinks! by Ron Keres, Finn the Frog embraces the babysitting challenge. When a toddler opens Finn’s book, Finn confidently proclaims he is “a...

Gary and Gibby's Swirling, Twirling, Whirling Worries is a children’s picture book written by Tina Rafowitz with illustrations by Marty Harris. It follows Gary, a young boy who is about to transition from kindergarten to first grade. This should be an exciting period, but Gary...

Moly, an abandoned dog, was taken to the Maricopa County animal care shelter on the border of Tempe and Mesa. When Moly got there, her calm and well-behaved nature caught the attention of members of the Falcone Foundation, a secret lab facility that later adopted...

In Glowy and the Lost Treasure by A.K. Smith, we are introduced to Glowy, a friendly tropical fish emitting a radiance that attracts fellow ocean residents. One day, she excitedly followed a new source of brightness and met Rosy, a starfish lying next to...

The Adventures of Lucky Rocky: Two-in-One Edition by Ricardo Demi takes young readers into the wonderful escapades and friendships of an especially caring and happy dog named Lucky Rocky and his friends, Penny and Brisket. In part one of the book, readers follow along as...

Where Have You Been, Little Max? by Ricardo Demi is a children’s picture book that tells the story of Max, a little mouse who loves to explore. He shows kindness and love to everyone he meets. Max visits fun places like the zoo, where he...

Circus Dogs Roscoe and Rolly by Tuula Pere is a sweet and endearing children’s book about friendship, age, and compassion. The story follows Roscoe, a circus dog, who has been experiencing difficulties due to aging as he finds it harder and harder to perform once-easy...