Karen Henrich’s book, Brave Like Me, brings young readers into the lives of four tight-knit woodland pals named Benny Bear, Remy Raccoon, Ruby Rabbit, and Mabel Mouse on a frosty winter morning. Suddenly, their quiet morning gets disrupted when a strange, dark figure pops up...

Brave Howie and the Monster at Midnight by Clark Rich Burbidge is a charmingly illustrated picture book. Howie is a boy who dreads bedtime. Monsters, bears, and even a land-walking shark keep his imagination working overtime. His safety plan is simple: burrow deep under his...

Science is Barnabee’s favorite subject, but for some reason in class he can’t stay still, and his mind is continually racing. In Barnabee Thrives with ADHD by Cazzy Zahursky, his excitement about waiting to experience the Hive Elementary Science Night and his impatience are causing...

What would you do if your childhood disappeared almost overnight? Beneath the Canopy by Lynda Riggers takes readers to the German-occupied Netherlands during World War II through the eyes of two children. First, there’s Johanna, who lives in Arnhem. The war has turned her life...

Breezy Bakes Her Best is a rhyming picture book for children by Lori Rotter. Breezy is a cute little bear whose parents own the Buttercup Bakery by the bay. This morning, Breezy is determined to help her Mama bake. However, she ends up spilling sugar...

Be Kind and Loving Out Loud! is a children’s picture book written by Isaiah A. Tisdale with illustrations by Mary Saeed. It aims to help children nurture loving-kindness and compassion not only for others but also for themselves. The book includes short stories about children...

A farewell doesn’t mean the end. Bella's Light: A Story About Pet Loss and Love That Never Ends by Robert Kusserow is the story of two sister pups with a special bond, Bella and Lucy. They do absolutely everything together. One day, Bella feels something...

Kids, parents, and teachers seeking a fresh source of children’s literature would do well to add Bubbles in Summer to their reading list. This book is the second in a four-season series by Wanda Carter Roush and is illustrated by Andrew and Alicia Pezzente. A...

Tina Neely introduces young readers to a sweetly comfortable story in Bacon's Comfy Wumfy Sleepy Spot! This picture book also illustrates the struggle so many have in their quest to find a place where they feel truly safe and secure. Follow the journey of Bacon,...

Benjamin & Honka's Backyard Adventure is a children's picture book by Sergio Teodoro. Benjamin is a six-year-old boy. All he wants is to play by the pond in his backyard. After he comes across a cute woodland duck who has a quack unlike any other...