Have you ever read a book with sayings you have heard all your life but enjoyed anyway? Momisms: Life Lessons from a Cool Mom by Terri Peel Bechtold is that type of book and the mom-sayings are worth repeating more than once. One saying that...

Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a majestic kingdom ruled by King Primavera and Queen Primavera. The royal couple was blessed with two children, Prince Orzo and Princess Penne. This enchanting book, Magic Pasta by Diana Pishner Walker, is a...

In earlier years, when families dealt with many health conditions or other challenges, children were always left in the dark, wondering what was happening. As children witness these actions, if they are not given the love and support from their loved ones some internalize their...

Hop on for a delightful adventure and see the world through the eyes of a child with Millie Goes to the Big Island. This picture book by Lorna Collins follows a young girl named Millie. It's Millie's first time on an airplane. She is traveling...

Growing up in foster care is not always easy. But foster parents do give a lot of love to children in their care and have an impact on the formative years of their lives. Miriam Monette's My 3 Moms: A Foster to Adoption Story celebrates...

Ms. Alberta, a feral cat, goes from hunting for food to sitting by a bowl in a barn and waiting for her human friend to fill it with food. Though she loves the safety of the barn, she wishes to follow Mama, her human friend,...

Mulch Toad Hits the Road by Mikaeli B. Coleman is a beautifully illustrated children's book. The titular mulch toad is comfortable with always staying at home. Actually, more than comfortable, he is very happy to stay at home and do nothing but eat and sleep....

The first five years of a child's life are filled with many transitions. One of those transitions is sleeping on your own in a bed. My First Big Girl Bed by Jenny Wu shares both the trepidation and excitement that comes with this milestone. Amber...

Malcolm's Monsters by Court Nee tells the story of Malcolm, a middle school boy who wakes up eager to celebrate Taco Tuesday. After a quick breakfast, Malcolm joins his pal Penny on their way to school and begins discussing their exciting day. However, all of...

Welcome to the wonderful, colorful, and exciting world of tortillas! In this children’s picture book, Elena Gaona shares the delightful story of Maya, Princess of Tortillas. Maya loves tortillas so her mother gives her a freshly made, warm tortilla. She takes the tortillero (a special...