C.J. Karpinski’s What A Mess, This Princess Dress follows a young girl who’s bursting with anticipation for her best friend’s birthday celebration. The focal point of her day is a pristine, bright red princess dress made of silky fabric with a beautiful sheen. Unfortunately, she...

Mike Alfaro gives a shy Spanish letter the spotlight it truly deserves in What Does Ñ Sound Like? The very heart of the book is a simple yet addictive game: guessing the sound of a letter. In question form, toddlers are asked how a word...

To dot or not to dot, that is the question. That’s exactly what a bunch of colorful dots is trying to figure out in What Dots Are For by Christina Lumenara. They gather together, look around, and wonder what they’re supposed to do. Since nobody...

A little courage can fit inside a hug. In We Can Do Hard Things, Melissa Dupuis tells the story of a young child whose mother becomes seriously ill and needs to spend time in the hospital. Both are scared, but Mama reminds her they can...

Working Boats: Ferry by Tom Crestodina invites young readers aboard a car ferry for a day. The crew boards before dawn, passengers arrive in the morning, and by night, the boat rests quietly at its dock beneath the stars. Using a continuous cross-section illustration, the...

C.T. Moody has written a parental guide for children growing up in an AI world. Which Way to Smart? is not about whether AI is good or bad. It’s more about how children can flourish in an AI-driven environment. The same skills that are used...

What Do You Feed a Flamingo? A Flamingo Friendship Adventure for Kids by Lee Porter is a fun, educational story for kids. Phyllis and Ethel are off on their holidays, and they have planned for everything. Well, everything except the weather. When they get thrown...

What discoveries might await when Winnipeg is seen through the eyes of an owl? In W is for Winnipeg: A Little Architect’s ABC, Rae St. Clair Bridgman takes young readers on a creative alphabet journey through this Canadian city. With owls guiding the way, children...

Wise Home by A. K. Frailey will teach children how wonderful it is to live in harmony with nature and spend time with family. The story is told from the perspective of an older woman remembering her experiences as a seven-year-old girl whose parents sent...

When the Dragonfly Finds the Sky by Chloe James is a heartwarming children's tale. In a beautiful pond, little water bugs live happily among the reeds and lily pads. They swim, play, and laugh together. However, every once in a while, one of those water...