Look! There Are No Dinos Inside of This Book by Jimmy Vee is a playful and imaginative adventure hinting that some extinct animals might still roam the earth, just out of sight. It begins with Dangerous Dave, a self-proclaimed dinosaur wrangler, who’s insistent that no...

Kyra Pasari’s Tea Party is a charming story that emphasizes childhood creativity, family bonding, and the joy of unexpected moments. The story begins with Kyra’s excitement about her spring break as she carefully plans a week full of fun activities. However, her plans unexpectedly change...

The $1,300 Alphabet by Benjamin Weilert is a well-written book that introduces children to twenty-six big vocabulary words, commonly referred to as the $50 words. Benjamin begins this book with a note to parents and a brief historical fact about the 18th President of the...

As an educator, I love sharing books that encourage students to be proud of who they are – stories that promote children to embrace their unique personality traits, and those of their peers. Queen Lillie Dancing in the Park is a great example of a...

Peyton loves things like playing outside, swinging, and coloring with crayons, but she isn’t always happy. Sometimes she gets upset when her parents say no to her. As Peyton gets angry, she experiences intense emotions, which begin to fill her body. These elicit various reactions,...

Ever had a bad hair day? Have you ever taken the extra time to put your hair up and make it look nice, only for it to end up looking messy and even silly by the time you get back home? That’s exactly how the...

In Obesseus World War Food by D.T. Tucker, Obesseus is pulled into an escalating food war when General Walter Walnut warns that the Salad Sector has unleashed the Broccoli Beasts. With his Slam-Fu headband, Obesseus sets out across the buffet lands, clashing with restless vegetables...

In Sammy and Comet Spark the Sky by Peaches Murphy, young readers are transported to a snowy northern village, where a young boy named Sammy dreams of restoring the mysterious “sky fires” that once lit up the night. His mother shares folklore about foxes whose...

In the Witch’s House by Amy Houts brings readers into Kate’s world, where she would rather hide in the garden than go with her dad to meet the neighbors. But after some coaxing and holding her hand, she and her dad knock on the door...

Poppy’s Sweet Sibling Story by Madelyn Simon takes readers to the Mungo Bungo Jungle. Poppy sings on a vine while her friend Sloppy Blue Foot sings out loud and dances. Meanwhile, his sister, Suzie Blue Foot, watches in silence, convinced she could never match him....