Not Sheep! by Molly McNamara Carter, with illustrations by Oksana Mychka, invites young readers deep into the woodlands where bedtime rituals take an unexpected twist. As night falls in the forest, baby animals struggle to settle down and sleep. Traditional advice tells them to count...

In Sherry Ellis’ Bubba and Squirt’s Legend of the Lost Pearls, readers are taken on a ride through time and into an adventure filled with mythology, family bonds, and high-stakes challenges. Bubba and Squirt are two courageous siblings who dive headfirst into another perilous task;...

In Ella’s Enchanted Dream, Ashley Hohmann creates a magical tale of wonder and wishes. One sunny afternoon, Ella drifts off to sleep, the warmth of the sun on her face. When she wakes, it’s nighttime, and she finds herself lost in the woods, trying to...

“With grown-ups close, we laugh and play,/ Keeping us safe in every way.” Sometimes all we want to do is play and have fun. But there are times when we must place safety first. In Dave W Ball’s Hiccup’s Safe Splash Spectacular (I love the...

Tuula Pere tells the story of the shoemaker and Aron in The Shoemaker’s Splendid Lamp. Long before your grandparents were born, an old shoemaker, his wife, and their many children lived beside a beautiful lake. The shoemaker constantly worked making boots to sell to keep...

Grab your magnifying glass… In Snoopers and Sneakers, by Cristina Rouvalis and Lydia Wayman, Jane and Ashley seem dissimilar on the surface. Jane is autistic. She is a quiet genius with a love for cats, while Ashley is an irrepressible member of a group of...

During the closing of the school for the summer holiday, the principal announces that when school resumes, a band will be formed. This not only makes Florenda and her classmates very happy but also gives them something to look forward to. Florenda shares the news...

Galaxy Walkers is a middle-grade novel by Kris Paulsen. Lyra Stewart wants nothing more than for her best friend, Archie, to help her with English so she can go on the sixth-grade field trip to the zoo. Within moments, the friends are whisked away by...

Addressing young children's challenging behaviors can be trying for adults. In How to Cure a Mine Monster, Brittany Plumeri has combined a fun story with an interrupting chant that kids can use to reverse direction. Kids are invited to help Noah, the scientist, perfect his...

In The Wonder by Tami L. Ullom, the poem captures the beautiful essence of finding joy in everyday moments of life, even when things get tough. With its vivid imagery and simple language, it encourages everyone to appreciate the little things—like a good laugh or...