Dinosaur Friends by Lois Wickstrom is an imaginative picture book for young children. In the first story, friends Conifer and Spike notice a volcano that is about to erupt. Conifer wants to run away to safety, but Spike has other ideas. Spike suggests that the...

A national anthem is a song uniting the people of a country as it praises the country and instills pride in its citizens. According to Lilian Ruach, every country has a national anthem. She has years of experience as a child caregiver. As such, she...

Dear Soccer by Matteo Iuzzolino is a beautiful picture book about a child’s love of soccer. In his letter to Soccer, he writes about the benefits of playing soccer, including the physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Not only is he active and playing outside with...

Do Your Best, Tess! is an entertaining and educational book by Janet Morris Grimes. I found this story to be motivational and inspiring when it comes to helping children understand the importance of doing their best. I really liked Tess as a character. She has...

Dandi Ade’ (Ah-Day) McLion is, you guessed it, a dandelion. She goes by the name Dandi and she has a lot to say. She’s rather concerned about the lack of respect people show dandelions. People destroy dandelions, calling them weeds, when in fact dandelions are...

Daddy is Cool Like That by Mary McMahon and Jennifer Bucciero Boyles is a children’s picture book that depicts a young family who has recently had their father diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Partly inspired by Boyles's familial journey with the disease, it shows other...

When girls practice ballet they improve their coordination and acquire a sense of freedom. In addition, there are other benefits that ballet allows them to enjoy throughout their lives. The practice of ballet helps reduce tension in the body and in becoming more elegant when...

Dusty's Big Oops!, written by Tammy Fortune and illustrated by Pieter Els and Nika Pieterse, is a children's picture book that revolves around the general theme of social anxiety, particularly as it applies to the fear of making a mistake. The book begins with a...

Dear World Leaders: A Response to Children’s Letters about Climate Change is an illustrated children's book that explains climate change with its causes, effects, and solutions. In 2020, children from all over the planet wrote letters to world leaders about this situation. Aled Jones includes...

Denny and Penny: A Fun Rhyming Picture Book by Silas Wood is an amusing and educational picture book for young children. Denny and Penny couldn't be more different. Denny enjoys indulging in sweet, sugary foods, while Penny enjoys a healthier diet. She loves seafood and...