When a young sparrow asks his grandfather where to find happiness, he says that the keys to happiness are all around him. He needs only to keep his eyes and heart open to find them. And so begins a little sparrow’s journey. Through beautiful artwork...

The Tale of the Boy Who Could Stop Time by Lance Lee follows Peter, a sensitive ten-year-old boy who loves to write and has an unusual talent for running, but school isn't easy for him. He's bullied often, and things at home have been hard...

“And they lived happily ever after…” is the typical ending to fairy tales, but do they? Puss in… Socks by The Rizzas narrates the not-so-happily-ever-after life of the famous Puss in Boots, and, for starters, his name is Alfie. After Alfie’s owner marries the princess...

The Ugly Duckling and the Missing Hat, written by The Rizzas, is a picture book for young children. A duckling feels like the odd one out. He is constantly bullied for the way he looks and begs the author to design him differently. But the...

If you want a fresh take on a classic journey through the forest, The Rizzas deliver a beautiful version in their book, Little Red and Benny the Wolf. We meet Ruby, a cheerful little girl whose mom sends her out to deliver a basket of...

The Enchanted Harvest Feast: A Thanksgiving Tale of Magic and Gratitude by Nina Purtee is a fabulous book for children. The story welcomes us to the Enchanted Forest in the fantasy world of Maplewood. Finley Greenbriar, a charming, curious, and kind-hearted Bram, lives in an...

No Silver on Rat Island by Federico Ramallo opens a window into a harbor community slipping from its prosperous roots into total economic ruin. Sitting on a plaza bench, an elderly Tortoise named Julio watches his society crumble as unbacked paper leaves slowly drive out...

Princess and the Hummingbird by David Cropp tells the story of Princess, a curious and graceful kitten who loves to watch the world from her window. Out in the yard, the flowers bicker constantly because each one wants to be Princess’s favorite. Princess, without anyone...

Bunny and Fawn: The Glowing Feather is the third book in the series by Michael Lingo. When the two animals find a glowing feather in the autumn woods, it’s the beginning of a new adventure. Not far from the feather, they find its owner, Phoenix....

A beautiful flower farm is the setting for Willow Tales by Joni Franks. Granny Bloom has grown and sold flowers for as long as anyone can remember. Helping her is a Welsh corgi named Sebastian. The two are inseparable and make a great team running...