With warmth, wonder, and heart, MarlaGran by Maria Lentzou invites young readers on a journey to discover their creative side. Told in English and Spanish, the story introduces readers to a brave young girl named MarlaGran, who leaves her home to find out what it...

My Rainy Day by Athena Grace is a children’s picture book that follows a child’s experience of waking up and realizing they’ll be cooped up inside on a rainy day. The child's journey from feeling sad and bored to appreciating the small things that brighten...

Mima's Choices by Rob Clare is an engaging storybook designed to teach young readers about the importance of making good choices. It follows Mima, a young girl who encounters various everyday dilemmas. Each choice the reader makes influences the direction of the story and encourages...

Merlin's Magical Music Island by James T. Campbell is a well-written book that introduces kids to the beauty of music. Melody and her twin brother, Mute, are the youngest notes in the piece, and they were excited to perform. While waiting for their staff placement...

“What can trees know about dangers outside?” Illustrated by Summer Morrison, Emily Dangremond’s picture book, Meet the Trees, is both imaginative and educational. The story highlights the experiences of Aspen, Juneberry, and Oak as trees. Being rooted in one place doesn’t mean trees don’t encounter...

Millie and Mina by Kimberly Dana is a children’s picture book about two best friends who come from different cultural and religious backgrounds. Despite their differences, Millie and Mina enjoy many of the same activities, such as charades and backgammon during family night, or playing...

Silly and playful, Mr Twist’s Shopping List is an entertaining picture book written by Andrew Coleman with illustrations by Mark Nino Balita. Mr Twist is doing exactly what the title suggests, making a shopping list. He works diligently on his list while his family goes...

Max and the Mighty Hurricane by Chrissy Hobbs and Ben Jackson is a relevant children's story that conveys a vital message. The story addresses very real fears that a child might have about facing an approaching natural disaster. The main character, Max, is scared! He...

Maya's Math Adventures: Exploring the World Through Numbers by Areeb Hirani is a fun kids’ picture book that makes learning simple. Maya loves math, and she’s amazed to discover that it’s not just something she’s learning at school – it’s everywhere. Through her daily life,...

Going to school can be daunting for youngsters because they face new situations in a different environment. However, this is the beginning of a learning path where they can make new friends. C.M. Harris shows them the advantages of going to school. She describes the...