Polly decided to enjoy each day of summer vacation to the fullest. That involved playing with her friends Joey and Henry, eating chocolate chip cookies made by their elderly neighbor, and building their very own treehouse. Everything was going well until Polly met the town’s...

Mimi Brocoli and The Lord of Montzen is a delightful children's book that encourages young readers to embark on a journey of friendship, discovery, and cultural exploration. Written by Martine Vanderheyden and Anne Guégant, the story captures the joy and wonder of childhood through the...

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....

Moon Cheese is the Best is a fascinating book that dives into the world of cheese and its cosmic origins. Alyssa Andrews takes readers on Kaylene’s delightful journey through the history, science, and flavors of moon cheese when she follows the arrows to reach the...

Grinza's Orchard by Leonard I Eckhaus is an enthralling story about a gypsy family. It follows Grinza Lovell, a gypsy girl born in 1890 in the small village of Cojasca, Romania. When Grinza was five, her parents planted a cherry tree in their front yard...

Lynette is only ten when she loses her father. Since her mother left, her maternal family seems hesitant to take her in. Her sickly looks and odd behavior worsen matters, but her great-great-aunt Magnolia (Mag) volunteers to raise Lynette. Although old and frail, Aunt Mag...

Iphelia: Awakening the Gift of Feeling reminds us that we are all born with the capacity for empathy. This remarkable book with beautiful pictures is divided into three acts: The Awakening, The Lessons, and The Gift. Erick K French's story follows Iphelia, a child born...

Rebecca Laxton’s The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry is a contemporary page-turner that will resonate strongly with younger audiences. Emma and her friend Sophie are young teens who enjoy skateboarding, art, and, perhaps most of all, butterflies. In fact, as members of the Environmental Club, they...

May You Live a Good Life by Kim Lim is a children’s picture book that tells of the unbreakable bond between a mother and her children and walks us through every stage of a child’s life. The mother makes a promise that she will always...

Katelyn's Crow by Mary Beth Laufer is a fantastic children's book. When Katelyn finds a baby bird in the high weeds under an oak tree, she takes him home, unaware of its species. Her mother tells her that a baby bird belongs in nature, but...