Kyra Pasari’s Tea Party is a charming story that emphasizes childhood creativity, family bonding, and the joy of unexpected moments. The story begins with Kyra’s excitement about her spring break as she carefully plans a week full of fun activities. However, her plans unexpectedly change...

The $1,300 Alphabet by Benjamin Weilert is a well-written book that introduces children to twenty-six big vocabulary words, commonly referred to as the $50 words. Benjamin begins this book with a note to parents and a brief historical fact about the 18th President of the...

Big Kid Night by Kira Wallette is a heartfelt children's book about a mother lovingly getting her toddler ready for bed. The little girl's room is calm as her Mama rocks and sings her to sleep, filling their space with comfort. The toddler is sweetly...

As an educator, I love sharing books that encourage students to be proud of who they are – stories that promote children to embrace their unique personality traits, and those of their peers. Queen Lillie Dancing in the Park is a great example of a...

Ever had a bad hair day? Have you ever taken the extra time to put your hair up and make it look nice, only for it to end up looking messy and even silly by the time you get back home? That’s exactly how the...

In This Book is Mine! by Ron Keres, readers meet Finn the Frog, who is excited about a visit from his little sister, Fifi. He’s used to having his own space and routines, but now he faces the lively interruptions that only a loud, exuberant...

In Obesseus World War Food by D.T. Tucker, Obesseus is pulled into an escalating food war when General Walter Walnut warns that the Salad Sector has unleashed the Broccoli Beasts. With his Slam-Fu headband, Obesseus sets out across the buffet lands, clashing with restless vegetables...

Hildie and the Beastie by Donna L. Martin is a children’s story about a princess who throws temper tantrums; her “Beastie.” As the story goes, “Hildie was a nice little princess…. Except when she was not.” Whenever she’s asked to clean her room or eat...

Do you believe in the splendor of unexpected friendships? In There's a Frog in My Hair by Patty Lennox, young readers are introduced to a boy named John, his dog, Ruff, and an unexpected companion: a frog named Hopper. The story kicks off on a...

Finley the Frog and the Magical Wishing Flower by Pria Dee follows Finley, the smallest frog in Croaksville. He longs to be athletic like his family. But he is so tiny, a slow swimmer, and he cannot jump very high. Everyone except his friend, Emma,...