All you need is to believe in yourself. That was the important lesson that Rudy had to learn. In K.A. Mulenga’s Rudy, the Reindeer Who Could Not Fly, Rudy is frustrated and saddened by the fact that he couldn’t fly. Try as he did, run...

Mom's Many Hats is a children’s picture book written by Karlie Burnham, with illustrations by Andrea Stevenson. It highlights and celebrates the various roles that mothers play in their children’s lives. The story is narrated by a child who observes their mother tirelessly working for...

I Know Love by Ashley Osborne is a beautifully crafted children’s book that explores the profound nature of love by presenting it as much more than an emotion. Through the adventures of three friends, the story reveals the many sides of love, showing it as...

“With grown-ups close, we laugh and play,/ Keeping us safe in every way.” Sometimes all we want to do is play and have fun. But there are times when we must place safety first. In Dave W Ball’s Hiccup’s Safe Splash Spectacular (I love the...

Dolly's Doodle Dreams: An Interactive Tale of Perseverance and Mindset by Melissa Eastin, with enchanting illustrations by Lana Lee, is a heartwarming children’s book that inspires young readers to embrace challenges confidently and positively. This delightful story, written in verse, is perfect for kids aged...

This beautifully illustrated children’s book by Melissa Robinson is about creating memories of the ones you love while you have the chance. It’s based on the author’s relationship with the real Grandma Marjorie and her African Grey Parrot, Misty. Grandma Marjorie has a magic timepiece,...

Addressing young children's challenging behaviors can be trying for adults. In How to Cure a Mine Monster, Brittany Plumeri has combined a fun story with an interrupting chant that kids can use to reverse direction. Kids are invited to help Noah, the scientist, perfect his...

I Talk to God About You is a delightful children's book by Sr. M. Gianna Casino that's perfect for young readers. This charming book introduces kids to the wonderful practice of prayer. It highlights how important it is to connect with God by talking and...

If only life were simple and safe. For Mardella, life with her parents is anything but safe. In Valerie Biel’s Haven, Mardella and her mother have to escape with the few items they can pack quickly to start a new life in a small town...

Max is a very clever mockingbird. Like all mockingbirds, Max mimics sounds. He loves being in the city with many sounds to mimic. In Brandee Huddleston’s Holiday Hero: Max the Mockingbird, Max is saturated with city noise, from hockey pucks skittering across the ice to...