Dolly Parton once said, “The magic is inside you. There ain’t no crystal ball.” In C is for Courageous by Shanita Liu, young readers are taken on a warm, upbeat A–Z journey that shows them how courage is something they already possess. They just have...

Kevin de Bruyne (Scouted!) by Magnus Lundgren takes you on the journey of one of football’s smartest midfielders, from a small town in Belgium to lifting the Champions League trophy. The book follows Kevin, a humble but tenacious boy who, after being rejected by a...

Bella’s Tales of History: Remember the Ladies by Deb Evans is centered on Bella, a golden retriever, and her curious puppies as they explore the often-overlooked contributions of women during the American Revolution. The story begins with the puppies questioning why girls cannot take part...

In the bilingual children's book Oscar the Axolotl, Yellow Duck Press takes us on a vibrant trip to Mexico to meet a cheerful little pink amphibian. The story follows Oscar as he navigates daily life with his wonderful family—his hardworking dad at the clay factory,...

D. Fairfax’s Dad Datron’s Truck Safety Zone introduces young readers to a heartfelt story with an important message about safety. Dason, eleven, and Daelon, six, lived with their dad, Datron, on Fairfax Lane. Dason and Daelon loved big trucks, and Datron taught them to be...

A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure by Davon Miller follows three zebra friends whose ordinary ride home from school quickly turns into an imaginative journey when their bus runs out of gas. Instead of stopping the trip, Chris, the bus driver, finds creative...

In the busy, bright world of Dinosaur Cookbook: Tyrannosaurus Tacos by Chef Seff, a quiet prehistoric neighborhood turns into a giant outdoor kitchen as a community of dinosaurs joins forces for taco night. The story doesn't just stick to one main character. Instead, it follows...

In Irit Tal’s Cecilia Goes to the Dentist, a young mouse named Cecilia sits down for breakfast, expecting a normal morning until a sharp pain in her tooth stops her from eating. It keeps coming back each time she tries. Cecilia's mother takes her to...

It’s actually pretty rare to find a children’s book that manages to be this educational while staying so moving, but My Brother's Voice by Kim Luskleet really hits the mark. This story about Sam and his brother Scott—who is Autistic and non-verbal—is an absolute must...

Cristiano Ronaldo (Scouted!): A Sports Biography for Young Soccer Fans by Magnus Lundgren is a fast-paced biography of one of the greatest soccer players of all time. The book mainly uses narrative, with added stats and analysis that help explain football (soccer) terminology. It is...