Words Tangled by Olivia Von Holt is a touching coming-of-age graphic novel about Sophie, a young girl figuring out life with dyslexia and bilingualism. Her journey takes her from Germany to a whole new world in America and, along the way, she faces the challenge...

Sharing is a crucial skill for children to learn as they develop their friendships. Learning how to live with one another in peaceful ways is a big part of growing up, and children must learn the importance of sharing. In Bossy Panda Bear Learns To...

As children grow up, they develop friendships with their peers, and knowing how to effectively resolve conflict and maintain relationships is a huge learning opportunity. While it is valuable to interpret your emotions, it is also crucial to realize how your feelings and perceptions of...

Emotions are part of what it means to be human - they ebb and flow, they show us what our emotional temperature is, and they help us make decisions. Teaching kids the difference between our emotions can help create a more emotionally resilient and healthy...

Brandon and Dash and the Case of the Missing Wanju by Eugenia Chu is an illustrated children’s story for ages 3 and up. It is Brandon’s first adventure with his new puppy, Dash. We watch as they learn about each other, play together, and become...

Secret of the Sea Legumes by L J L is a children’s book focusing on the importance of environmental conservation. Lila loves fishing with her grandfather, but on this particular day, she is very excited because Grandpa Finn will show her the sea legumes, the...

Discovering fossils is a crucial way of advancing science and our understanding of the natural world. It is a scientific, research-driven process that requires investigative skills and creative thinking. In A Dinosaur for Washington: The True Story of Suciasaurus by Kelly Milner Halls, young readers...

In today’s society, a little bit of kindness goes a long way, and to build kind, safe communities, it is important to teach the next generation about the value of being warm-hearted. In The Kids’ Book of Kindness by author Catherine Stephenson, the definition of...

Do you know who you are? Have you ever wondered? In Grandma Bonnie’s Who? a young boy explores who he is. He wonders if he’s the eyes through which he sees. Or perhaps he’s the ears through which he hears. He wonders about his arms...

Suzan Johnson's We Need Bees is a delightful children's book about Randy, a little boy who enjoys spending time outside among nature. One day, he notices his mom looking sad because of the condition of her flowers. Her garden doesn't have any bees to pollinate...