In Sandy Writes Her Story by Jo Pittman, readers meet Sandy, a sea otter who loves to float in the ocean, play music, and enjoy her peaceful surroundings. But some days feel off. Her body is heavy, and her thoughts are hard to explain. Sandy’s...

Kyle and His Pal Jake: What a Duo These Two Make! by Christian Kueng is a picture book for young children. It’s Christmas Day, and Jake opens up the best present yet: a puppet! He ponders what name to give him and finally decides on...

For a mother, seeing her children grow up is an experience that fills her with pride. Sometimes it’s hard to put all those feelings into words, because there are so many memories she’d like to capture. Danielle LaRosa shares that feeling and describes the joy...

Henrietta, the Singing Ballerina by Christine Frisbee follows a young girl whose love of both singing and dancing shapes her journey toward self-expression. Henrietta is introduced as a joyful, imaginative child who treasures her ballet slippers and spends her days dancing through her home while...

Little Z and the Blue Storm Secret by Ann Marie Hannon follows a boy named Kaleb as he navigates some typical but stressful childhood worries. With Halloween approaching, Kaleb finds himself at odds with his friends because he doesn't want to follow the crowd and...

Anne initially believed that winning a seat on the student council at her new school would open doors for her to make more friends and for people to accept her and her pet alligator with all their quirks. Her expectations did not quite go according...

Willow is a very excitable puppy. In Leisa Fail’s Willow’s Journey, Willow is too full of energy for the families who try to bring her into their homes. At three months of age, Willow has lived in three different homes. Will she ever find her...

The NOLO: Legend of the Lost by Liz Fahey centers on Eduardo and Dalton, two boys who quickly develop a close friendship after meeting and exploring their surroundings together. Their adventures take them through places like Boot Hill Cemetery and the hills around their town....

In Pafel Dubois’s Spark Chase, Jace Jinks Keller lives on Helix Seven, where he keeps a hidden fragment of a wormhole known as the Spark that maintains a telepathic link with him. When armed operatives breach his quarters and take the Spark, Jace sees the...

In Here Comes Bella by Seth Karnes, young readers meet Liam, who has suffered a loss that changes him from fun-loving to a very sad little boy. His parents gently reassure him that it’s okay to feel the way he does, which offers him some...