Do you remember what being seven was like? In Dan Wafford's Being Seven Stinks, he provides a reminder for those of us who are a little bit older than seven. Martin is a blond-haired, blue-eyed seven-year-old. After introducing himself, he states that being seven stinks....

Try, Try Again: Julie's Bicycling Adventure by Julie Williams follows Julie, who is frustrated after her father removes the training wheels from her bike. She falls off during her first attempt and declares that she can’t do anything right, feeling discouraged. Her sister Kathy encourages...

In Thomas and the Butterfly, written by Jessica Azenberg and illustrated by Li Liu, Thomas the kitten lives with his mother and grandmother. One autumn morning, Thomas invites his grandmother to play, but she is too ill and must rest. Later, his mother takes her...

A Gift of Life by Rachelle Burk is a heartwarming and educational picture book about organ and tissue donation. The story revolves around Sam, Noah's loving and caring father. Sam's generous spirit brings smiles to those around him. Unfortunately, tragedy strikes, and the doctors inform...

The Stained Envelope: A Journey of Hope and Purpose by Aurelie Lien takes young readers on an exciting journey from the perspective of a special envelope. Flekk is excited for the adventure ahead when he finds himself selected for an important mission. But as time...

Diary of My Dreams by Dr Hazem Nassar is 37 pages long and a mile deep. On the surface, it looks like a children’s picture book, but once you begin reading, you realize it is much, much more. The boy in this book is a...

The Kids’ Book of Worries by Catherine and Jenny Stephenson addresses children’s worries with compassion and understanding. A multitude of ideas and easy-to-implement practices are provided to ease anxiety and calm day-to-day worries. Young readers are encouraged to recognize different emotional states while being assured...

Little Miss Linda Speaks Out About Death by Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway is a thoughtful children's picture book. It's a must-have for every home, school, and public library. It follows Little Miss Linda and her mother, Ms. Lou B, navigating a heartbreaking situation with love,...

Patricia Allieri’s My Pig Thinks He’s a Panda is a delightful picture book with hand-drawn pictures by Novel Varius. It is an imaginative journey about a pet pig who doesn’t quite fit into a pig’s mold. In it, the girl in the book shows the...

James’s Book of UnScary Monsters is a wonderful book by Michael Pekala to help children work through their fear of monsters. James decides to explore his house at night. Although he knows that there is a logical explanation for most of the bumps in the...