Drawing the Alphabet by Jeanne Holmberg reminds us that reading is a window to a world of adventure and imagination, knowledge and fun. Before young children can read, they must first nurture a desire to understand the symbols on a page. Learning to read begins...

Everyone is singing in the green marsh — frogs, dragonflies, and crickets. Only a little cricket named Sora does not sing. Everyone says Sora does not have an imagination and, therefore, cannot sing. The news saddens Sora, who desperately wants to sing. When Sora hears...

If I Could... Be a Pet! by Shona Darin is an educational and amusing picture book for young children. If your child could do with a confidence boost, or they simply need a good book to read before bed, then this could be the one....

The Fish King and the Two Wise Ghosts by Francis H Powell offers young readers a whimsical visit to a magical fishy kingdom ruled by a kind king from his colorful Fish and Clam Palace. As the tides and the years roll by, readers will...

Bruno’s Best Birthday is a touching story by Megan Deliberto that celebrates the power of friendship and the hard work we put into making the people we love special. The story is about the polar bear, Bruno, and the bearded dragon, Anthony, who live together...

Mountain Mutts: Joy's Tale by Julie A R Stephens is a children’s picture book that tells the tale of two friends, Winter and Spring. These friends are dogs that love spending time together. They are best friends that enjoy playing, snuggling, and taking trips to...

Sheldon’s Time by Lindsey Pope, delightfully and artfully illustrated by Nadja Bullis, is a charming and empowering tale for children in which Sheldon the Crab, Stella the Starfish, and Sully the Seagull find a way to harmonize their divergent energies. Stella and Sully are eager...

The Circle of Hugs is a children’s picture book by Heather Cosimo with illustrations by Hiruni Kariyawasam. The book explores the power of giving and receiving a hug. A little girl reflects on the hugs and memories she shared with her family. Whenever she felt...

My Mother’s Tattoo and Other Stories for Kids by Nanette L. Avery is a fun little book. Each of the three chapters is a different story. The chapters are My Mother’s Tattoo, Octavia’s Uphill Battle, and Madame La Mew Puts Her Paw Down. The three...

School is over and Haleigh and her brother, Mason, can’t wait to go and watch their paratrooper dad jump from a military aircraft. The siblings are up for the adventure, even though it’s a long ride to reach the sand dunes where they’ll get the...