Sea Star Cookies: Fearful Fergus Learns Water Safety is a charming children’s picture book written by Sarah Chaires, with illustrations by Elizabeth Tortora. The story follows Fergus, a cautious puppy, as he learns about swimming safety from his mom. When Fergus’ mom takes him to...

Family and Friends: Tales for Children, written by Janice Spina and illustrated by John Spina, features six short, heartwarming stories that mix fun adventures with life lessons—perfect for bedtime, story time, or anytime. We start with Amelia and Cassandra, two sisters who show us the...

Have you ever wondered what adventures can be had if you went outside your normal boundaries? In Robbie the Robot Vacuum and His Big Adventure by Sara Biggs, you can join Robbie as he experiences his first adventure outside his house. Of course, Robbie loved...

Hamburgers Don’t Grow on Trees by Liza F. Carter introduces young readers to humane farming practices on the Snug Valley Farm. Readers learn the story of a bull calf named Lima Bean and what life is like for typical male dairy calves. The story introduces the...

Quest for the Momma Violin by Kelley M Likes is an educational book for young children. A young boy named Theo and his mother are doing some window shopping, and one day they notice a new store about to open. His mother wishes for it...

Have you ever wondered why some ladybugs have spots and some don’t? Dot’s Spots by Lisa Mueller answers that very question, but in a non-scientific way. Readers are introduced to Dot, who asks her mother why she doesn’t have spots like her. Her mother tells...

In Oscar and Number One's Multiplication Adventure by Romilda Byrd, Mrs. Garcia introduces her class to multiplication, explaining it as counting equal groups quickly. She demonstrates with blocks, showing that 2 × 3 = 6, then focuses on multiplying by one. Oscar and his classmates...

Judy the Service Dog by Sallie Dawkins is a touching and informative children’s book that introduces young readers to service animals through a determined puppy named Judy. From her earliest days, Judy shows promise, and her path is set toward becoming a fully trained service...

Have you ever wondered why flowers have so many beautiful colors? In How Flowers Got Their Colors by Scott Sollers, that question leads young readers on a magical journey filled with rainbows, dreams, and one very determined shepherd. He longs to bring the vibrant colors...

Getting Ready for an Earthquake: A Fun and Empowering Guide to Earthquake Safety for Kids by Fei Zheng-Ward is a very important and timely book for pre-school children, but older kids can also learn important lessons from it. It starts out by explaining why and...