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...

“A line is a dot that went for a walk.” I love this quote from Paul Klee, artist extraordinaire. It’s obvious that author Valerie Downs loves this quote too as it’s the foundation for a delightful children’s story, What Paul Made. When young Paul goes...

In Andrew Learns About Chefs by Tiffany Obeng, Andrew is invited to a kids' cooking class, hosted by Amber. Chef Amber is very positive and already refers to the young participants as chefs, which Andrew finds odd. Andrew wants to know what a chef is...

The birch tree is the center of life and has stood faithfully near the house from year to year. In January, it has to brave the cold with bare branches as all its leaves are shed during the autumn. In February things get better, and...

Dancing Through Space by author Lydia Lukidis is a biography written for children about Dr. Mae Jemison. The story begins with Mae's interests as a curious young girl. She is fascinated with the stars and loves learning about nature. She also loves to move...

A Kindergarten Story, written by Tammy Donahue and illustrated by Lisa White, is a delightful introduction to school life for young readers, narrated through the experiences of four kindergarteners: Kamden, Skyler, Franklin, and Paisley. The book paints a picture of the joys, challenges, and growth...

What is a Credit Card? is an informative children's book by Kelly Lee. It promotes financial education and financial responsibility and teaches the use of a credit card through colorful illustrations and a relatable narrative. Young Ava becomes curious after watching her father use a...

Ava as a Top Seller is a children's book by Tuula Pere that tells the story of Ava, a young girl who dreams of becoming a market vendor. Whenever she visits the market with her mother, she loves helping her favorite trinket vendor, Mr. Stuff....

First Day of School by Sapna Panjabi is a children's picture book that follows Charlie the Bear as he attends school for the first time. Charlie feels nervous about leaving the comfort of his home by the lake and being away from his loved ones—his...

Dear Girl, I Hope You Know by Emma Meyer is an important book for young girls who need encouragement to find confidence in their own values and the courage to stand up for who they are. The book tells six stories to highlight the importance...