My Safe Place by Brittney Brackett is an enchanting picture book that welcomes children into the positive world of affirmations. In a world where we all live in an uncertain environment, this picture book helps parents impart courage, love, and self-esteem to young children. The...

A Reason to Shine is a story that will teach children to be proud of their abilities. They will learn to accept themselves as they are and develop healthy self-esteem. The story is about Lucy. She is a star who was happy to shine at...

Self-Regulation is the ability to manage emotions, thoughts, and behavior. To have this control, children need to develop their emotional intelligence. To learn more about this, read I'm Just a Kid: A Social-Emotional Book about Self-Regulation. The story is about Ben, a boy who loves...

Billy The Buffalo and His Bride Barbara (Nature/Nurture Series) written by Pam Robbins is an educational picture book for young children. Pam Robbins is back with another one of her delightful children's stories. A family of buffalo enjoys each other's company, no matter what the...

Elmer the Elf Owl (Nature/Nurture Series) by Pam Robbins is a heart-warming picture book for young children. One day, Elmer the owl and his mate Ellie are out looking for the perfect place to call home. Whilst looking around, Elmer comes across a woodpecker who...

A Shadow, written and illustrated by Gitte Tamar, strikes a delightful balance between scary and fun. All this book requires is something that everybody has – a shadow – and a bit of imagination. Maybe a house that isn’t completely dark at night, so there...

When I Grow Up: I Want To Be a Lawyer! by Lois R Beasley-Carlisle is an inspirational picture book for children. A young girl is having a hard time deciding what she wants to be when she grows up. She ponders becoming a doctor, a...

It's OK to Lose! is a wonderful educational story for children by Stephanie Chan on how to deal with losing in the everyday activities of life. The first thing I noticed and liked is the opening page. On this page, children can fill in the...

Mike and The Magic Marble written by Stephen Kempain and illustrated by Jordan Kempain is a touching children’s book about a marble that finds its way to a lonely and bored young boy by the name of Mike. Both Mike and the marble find ways...

Naughty, Cira by Rachael Martel is a short children’s book about a playful and sometimes impish cat named Cira who runs away from home. Her mouse and other toys were not enough, so the water bowl and her mother’s jewelry became a new form of...