Children may feel a little nervous on their first day of school because they are arriving in a new environment. To help them understand that school is a wonderful place, Fei Zheng-Ward offers young readers Getting Ready for Kindergarten. She shows them what the first...

Somebody’s Sleepy but Not Me by Stacy-Ann Julien beautifully captures an adorable bedtime tug-of-war between a little boy and his mother. Zen is an energetic child who is unable to sleep after having an adventurous day with his mother. He had fun at the playground,...

Cakey’s Surprise! by Enid Gail Barron is a heartwarming children’s book that celebrates the quiet wonders of nature and the bond between a child and her mother. Inspired by a true story, this gentle tale follows young Cakey as she awakens one morning to find...

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...

In The Fin-Tastic Cleanup, author Laura Mancuso introduces young readers to three spirited mermaids, Sara, Alix, and Lucy, who live in a cheerful undersea village. Their joyful world takes a serious turn when they discover pollution harming their ocean home. From a cracked bottle injuring...

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...

Hello, Japan! by Ekaterina Otiko is the twelfth book in the Travel Sisters series. Sophie and her sister Stephie have already been on epic trips to amazing places such as the Caribbean, Denmark, Egypt, and Australia. And now, they’re heading to Japan! Their friend Yoshi...

The Stormy Kromer Kitten by Erin Byrnes Bailey narrates the fascinating history behind the Stormy Kromer cap while featuring an adorable calico kitten. The story introduces us to George Kromer, a young man residing in the small town of Kaukauna, Wisconsin. He falls in love...

Anabella for Queen Bee by Brianna Jade is a brilliantly written children’s book with many positive lessons. At Honeycomb Elementary School, Mrs. Buzzer announced the day for the Queen Bee games, which would determine who would become the next Queen Bee. This announcement, as well...

Be Whoo You Are by Kathleen Welton, beautifully illustrated by Nuno Alexandre Vieira, is a heartwarming children’s nonfiction book that takes readers on a journey of self-discovery through the eyes of Ollie the Owl. The story begins with Ollie, a curious and thoughtful little bird,...