Nick is a very curious young man and wants to know why many things happen the way they do. Why can't animals talk, or why are fire trucks red? Sometimes he even has dreams with the word "why." Some of his questions are reasonable, like...

The Heart of a Leader is an inspiring children’s picture book written by Dr. Josh McConkey with illustrations by Yakovetic. It follows Gabe, a young boy who loves playing soccer and caring for his friends. Although he is not the tallest or fastest member of...

This Book is Even More Ridiculous, written and illustrated by Eric Belmonte, is a story about Ed, depicted as the letter i with legs and a head. A drawing that any child could do. All the characters in this book are drawn with such charm...

The Story of the Great Goddess by Nav Pallav is a beautiful and accessible retelling of the sacred text Devi Mahatmyam (also known as the Durga Saptashati). It tells the story of Mahadevi, one of the major figures in the Hindu religion and mythology. Somewhat...

The Garden Friend Visits the Gardener by Mary Frances Baker follows a fanciful acorn-topped character who discovers an unexpected friendship while exploring a garden, where small details become sources of fascination and connection. The garden becomes a space of discovery, where everyday encounters with plants,...

The Legend of Denali (A Wolverine with Heart) by Gregory English is a heartwarming story about Denali, a young wolverine who lives in the cold wilderness of the Alaska Range. Wolverines have a reputation for being tough and picking on other animals. So when Denali...

The Power of Encouragement: Turning "I Can't" into "I Can" by Ruth Maille is a children's picture book featuring Orbit, a cheerful globe, who arrives via rocket at a kindergarten classroom to teach students about two interconnected superpowers: courage and encouragement. Five classmates, Natalie, Giuliana,...

The Hermit’s Hut follows Francis, a children’s author who leaves his city apartment after his books lose readers and moves into the mountains near his friend Erasmus, an old, half-deaf shepherd. Francis builds a small cottage and spends his days walking, foraging, and passing long...

As Shakespeare once wrote, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players,” and that’s exactly what the young children in The Leading Role by Tuula Pere are eager to do. It begins one day when a young girl, Emma, discovers...

In Thomas and the Magic Violin by Tuula Pere, a young boy is determined to get a difficult composition for his school’s concert just right. While his friends are outside, Thomas is practicing inside with the windows open, worried that his neighbors are tired of...