The Not-So-Lazy Schwa by Yvette Manns, with vibrant illustrations by Ana K. Blu, is a delightful and educational phonics read-aloud that brings the often-overlooked “schwa” sound to life. Schwa, the main character, starts as a laid-back figure who doesn’t feel like he fits in with...

Thank You Pine Street by Cynthia Centerbar is a heartfelt and charming picture book told from the perspective of a young child saying goodbye to a beloved preschool. Written as a thank-you letter to the teachers and staff, the story beautifully captures the many small...

Tandem for Two: A Tale of Twinship by Tami Ullom is a sweet children’s picture book. The story shares the story of two sisters who are identical twins. Taking readers along for the ride, the fun rhyming tale shares a glimpse of what it is...

The Clearing Where We Grow by P L Mendoza is a lyrical fable that follows the evolving connection between Vargr, a solitary wolf, and Nemethea, an ancient tree in a quiet forest clearing. Told through the lens of the four seasons, the story explores themes...

In The Sound of Steelpan, Andrea Coke brings readers into Simon’s world. He’s a lively and curious boy who happens upon a musical journey right in the garage while trying to avoid doing his chores. Bored with tidying the garage, Simon turns an old bucket...

The Sorry Seeds is a children’s picture book written by Tina Shepardson, featuring illustrations by Bong Hyun Shin. It follows Courtney, a young girl who steals apples from her neighbor, Ms. Smith. The delicious apples look tempting, and she takes some without permission. Unfortunately, Ms....

Aria is a quiet, pensive, caring girl. Wandering through the dry forest, she discovers an old oak tree with a vibrating lantern glowing inside. In Joe Sarkic’s The Lantern of Whispering Leaves, this lantern will bring hope to the village, hope for some rain to...

The Seven Snowflakes of Christmas: Can an Elf and Two Orphans Save Christmas? by Billy Baldwin follows Nicholas, a boy recently separated from his parents and sent to a harsh orphanage called Crowsfoot Hill. He clings to the hope of Christmas despite the oppressive rules...

Follow the playful adventures of a cute coyote pup with Wendy Hilberman's The Yodeling Coyote. A pack of fierce coyote hunters lives on a beautiful hilltop overlooking an orchard. Among their new litter, Calvin, the youngest pup, is the quietest. While Calvin's siblings bark, yap,...

Cristina Garcia teaches children the importance of teamwork in The Pesky Problem, a delightful children’s book. Various pumpkins and gourds live at the top of a nice, sunny hill in the countryside. This would be a perfect place to live except it has one big...