When children's books address topics that are usually difficult to explain to little ones, they offer tremendous value to all of us. This is why I suggest you read Meeting Exceptional Friends by Lindsey Larsen. In this illustrated children's book, the author invites us to...

Mom, Can We Get a Dog? by Anastasia Goldak informs readers that David wants a pet. First, he wants a puppy, then a cat, then a wide range of other animals that spark his interest. The hamster quickly lost its appeal when it bit him....

The Boy Who Burped by Beth Lewis is a fun way to encourage better food choices. Brother can't stop burping! And he isn't the only one with odd problems. The whole family seems to be acting strangely. Only Peppy, the family's dog, seems to have...

Afro, No! is written and illustrated by Amaya James and is an outstanding picture book for children. The author takes readers on the inspiring journey of a young black girl and her relationship with her hair. The beautiful illustrations and engaging writing style are sure...

Max the Gorilla written by KA Mulenga and illustrated by Boutique Books is the story of a brave gorilla that captured a robber. Max was born at the Frankfurt Zoo in Germany. The zookeepers there thought Max would be happier in South Africa. They took...

A Very Wide River written by Asa Childress, and illustrated by Alland Wijaya, is a delightful children's picture book about friendship, compassion, and the importance of helping others. Amelia loves her life and enjoys spending time outside every day. She is a happy child and...

The Fun Thieves by Carli Valentine invites you to explore the world of positive thinking and learning to look on the bright side. We have all experienced days when everything feels like it is working against us. In this story, a child narrates such days...

The Children of the Tribes by Eva Wasserman Margolis is divided into sections where a child describes what it is like to belong to a specific tribe of people. For example, what is it like to work extremely hard for everything or have everything given...

Fini: The Beauty of a Broken Shell by Melitta Santos tells readers that “You can walk with your scars with pride, or hide them under a beautiful ñandutí. At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is your heart.” Fini the young...

Edgar Allan Know knows many interesting things. His brain is always busy gathering and processing information. His rooms are full of books on a variety of subjects. You could ask him anything from a mathematical concept to a fun fact. He will give you the...