Marco & Me: Adventures of Marco, a Lovable and Real Dog by Johnny Marfia is a cute series about a fluffy Pomeranian named Marco. Marco is very interactive and talks to the readers in simple, easy-to-understand words. He becomes friends with the readers and takes...

Tom Shark’s life seemed perfect from the outside, yet he was constantly battling negative emotions. He struggled to maintain a veneer of toughness while feeling dejected inside. Doctor Octopus correctly diagnosed his condition as depression and implored him to open up, but Tom was reluctant...

Doodlebug’s ABC Adventure is a children’s educational picture book written and illustrated by Kathi Snow Smith. Children will learn the alphabet with an ant lion, well known as a Doodlebug. The Doodlebug prances around a special picnic blanket with squares containing things that start with...

Maxwell's Demon by Megan Mackie is a sci-fi children's book that follows the adventures of two unlikely friends. Pavlov, a dog, always thought he was a good boy who obeyed the professor's rules and happily took part in his experiments. But his life turns upside...

Shavasana Sun by Taylor Harper is an excellent bedtime read for early readers or younger children who might have trouble settling down at bedtime, nap time, or when a calming atmosphere might be needed or appreciated. I love the idea of breathing practices for children...

Build-a-Tale ABCs Valerie Harmon is a unique storytelling book that encourages creativity and imagination in children. Unlike traditional read-aloud books, this story provides a story outline, illustrations, and animal facts, allowing the reader and listener to create their own story each time they read it....

Stikki the Squirrel by Jane H. Wood is about a brave and clever gray squirrel capable of defeating many threats. This children's book is set in the quiet gardens of a small town in the heart of Wales. Stikki and his two sisters, Mollie and...

Marlon and the Wide World is the third book in the award-winning series Marlon's Marvelous Adventures. This time, Dan Bailes tells how Marlon ran away from home. Marlon finds his little puffy toy in pieces one morning and is convinced that his brother, Albert, tore...

Willie the Worrying Dog is a children’s picture book by David Yuen with illustrations by Micah Zhang. Willie is a cute dog that cannot stop worrying. Whether there is rain or sunshine, Willie worries all the time. One day, Willie’s owner tells him he will...

The Long Shot by Chris Carpenter is a beautifully illustrated rhyming picture book about an underestimated racehorse. Although well-trained, the odds were stacked against the spirited filly that was to race on the Saratoga track. Despite rain adding complications to the race day, her trainers...