The Swishing Shower by Tuula Pere is a delightful children’s book about overcoming fears and embracing new experiences. The story centers on young Sam, who dreads taking showers, longing for the comfort of his baby bathtub. His older brother, Niles, steps in with creativity and...

When a ladybug lands on you, it is supposed to bring you luck. In Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino's book The Very Lucky Ladybug, Dot the Ladybug feels lucky herself. She lives in an idyllic garden with her friends, the mice, bugs, and Carmelo the cat. Dot enjoys...

The Scary Snakes by Tuula Pere, another installment in the Little Fears series, is a thrilling and engaging action book for children ages 4–8. Shelly's family often has picnics in the forest. But Shelly cannot enjoy them as she is afraid of snakes. While Shelly's...

In Toad the Tanker, a picture book by Teri Weber, the title character is a KC-135 tanker jet that refuels military jets while they are in midair. One morning, he finishes his preflight and takes off with clearance from the tower. He finds Moose, who...

The Adventures of Lexus Hill by Amy Louise Hill is such a delightful tale about a young girl named Casey and her cheeky puppy, Lex. One morning, Casey is woken up by her dad with some not-so-great news: Lex has left a stinky surprise in...

The Gift is a children’s picture book written by Laura-Lee Blackmore with illustrations by Paul Schultz. It follows the story of Loxley, a young girl scheduled for heart surgery. She is scared and wishes to return home, but after receiving a gingerbread-colored bear from a...

The Wild Waves by Tuula Pere tells the story of Otto, a young boy who is terrified of the family’s motorboat, the loud noise, and the speed of the waves. During a trip to an island, Otto is overcome with fear while his family enjoys...

The Biblical Adventures of Floppy and Hoppy: Bedtime Devotionals for Children by David Mendoza III is an adorable collection of stories that will capture the hearts of young readers. It follows the playful journey of two bunny brothers, Floppy and Hoppy, as they navigate everyday...

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...

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...