In Veronica Stanley-Hooper’s children's book The Meanies, a little boy insists that unseen “meanies” in his mouth and hands are causing him to speak harshly and act out at school and at home. After he pulls Riley’s hair, pushes Drew, and refuses to share, his...

Carl Jung said, “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” This idea is at the heart of The Day I Learned I’m Autistic (and ADHD!) by Bethany Stahl. In this picture book, readers are introduced to a young girl who...

Gertie Goes to Foster Care, written and illustrated by Izzy Unger-Finn, follows a young girl named Gertie who talks about what it feels like to live in a foster home. She explains that it is a place where children stay with another family when they...

Tey Van Jaarsveld teaches young readers about love and empathy in Duke and Leia. Leia is a big, sweet dog. But one day, her owner had to say goodbye to her for a while to perform his military service. He leaves her in the care...

A bright smile with good teeth is a great sight, which can be achieved by proper oral care. Visiting the dentist is a vital part of oral care. Dentist Visit Search and Find by Fei Zheng-Ward depicts this by illustrating different sections of the dental...

Getting Ready for My Plane Ride: An Airplane Book for Kids by Dr. Fei Zheng-Ward explains to young readers what it will be like taking a flight for the first time. It follows a young child who is getting ready for their first plane ride....

Tall as the Sun by Stephanie Henson is a children’s picture book set at the beach, told from a little girl’s perspective. As she rides upon her father’s shoulders, she delights in the views of swimmers, surfers, and seagulls. But it’s the special feeling of...

Do you live with allergies and the fear that something you eat, or even touch, might make you very sick? In Candace Laskowski’s You Are Super, Penny! My Food Allergen Service Dog, a little boy shares his story about living with serious, life-threatening allergies. But...

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...

Turtle Crossing by Malve von Hassell is a children’s tale about a turtle named Oliver. He lives a quiet, comfortable life with his parents. Oliver enjoys listening to his dad telling stories and watching his mom drag a basket with her foot. He also loves...