Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Do one thing every day that scares you,” which is good advice for the frightened big-voiced bird in Jasper the Brave by Lisa Mueller. Jasper is a young rooster with a huge problem: he’s secretly afraid of the dark. This is...

I Spy by Hazem Nassar is a children's picture book in which a little girl, Amira, has her play interrupted by the horrors of war. Amira is on a swing among fruit trees, in what is described as her safe place, beyond the sounds of...

Hang Ten with Number Friends by Lacey Moore presents a counting tale that introduces the numbers one through ten in a beach setting. Each number is depicted as a character performing some kind of action. The text is written in rhyme, and the story progresses...

Everyone Knows My Name by Cindy Green-Helmer is a cute kids’ picture book about the trials of going to school. Six-year-old Tucker doesn’t want to go to school. He doesn’t know anyone, and he can already write his own name and count, so why does...

Just Like You by Tami L Ullom is an endearing children’s book about fatherhood and the bond shared between father and son. This lovely story paints a moving picture of this bond through the seasons. Told in rhyme, the story uses short sentences and simple...

Brave Little Captain by Tatiana Bell is a lively, imaginative story about a young adventurer who sets sail across the open seas with confidence, curiosity, and a head full of big ideas. The narrative follows him as he explores different lands, meets new people, and heads...

Hedgehog's Halloween by Sara Louise Kelany is a lovely children's picture book about a grumpy hedgehog who is ready for his long winter retreat. It's late autumn, and Harry Hedgehog is about to hibernate. Yet what he doesn't know is that it's also time for Halloween. Thus,...

In Zoe's Groovy Birthday Gift: A Ukulele Tale by Susan Montgomery, readers are invited to join Zoe on an adventure filled with friends, treats, and a very special present. This rhyming story follows her at her birthday party and as she later opens the presents...

Ukulele ABC: Strumming with Awesome Animals by Susan Montgomery is a joyful alphabet adventure that blends rhythm and animals, tailor-made for young readers and beginning musicians alike. Each page introduces a couple of letters, each paired with an animal with a ukulele of their own....

Getting Ready for My Bone Surgery: A Broken Bone Recovery Guide for Kids by Dr. Fei Zheng-Ward helps children approach bone surgery with confidence and understanding. The book emphasizes assisting children to prepare emotionally and physically for surgery. It walks them through each step, from...