In the playful holiday picture book Santa Loves Snow Cones, author Ben Okon flips the script on what we all thought we knew about Saint Nick’s favorite snacks. The story reveals that even though everyone leaves out cookies, what Santa actually craves is a plain...

In the bilingual children's book Oscar the Axolotl, Yellow Duck Press takes us on a vibrant trip to Mexico to meet a cheerful little pink amphibian. The story follows Oscar as he navigates daily life with his wonderful family—his hardworking dad at the clay factory,...

D. Fairfax’s Dad Datron’s Truck Safety Zone introduces young readers to a heartfelt story with an important message about safety. Dason, eleven, and Daelon, six, lived with their dad, Datron, on Fairfax Lane. Dason and Daelon loved big trucks, and Datron taught them to be...

In the busy, bright world of Dinosaur Cookbook: Tyrannosaurus Tacos by Chef Seff, a quiet prehistoric neighborhood turns into a giant outdoor kitchen as a community of dinosaurs joins forces for taco night. The story doesn't just stick to one main character. Instead, it follows...

In Irit Tal’s Cecilia Goes to the Dentist, a young mouse named Cecilia sits down for breakfast, expecting a normal morning until a sharp pain in her tooth stops her from eating. It keeps coming back each time she tries. Cecilia's mother takes her to...

In Here Comes Bella by Seth Karnes, young readers meet Liam, who has suffered a loss that changes him from fun-loving to a very sad little boy. His parents gently reassure him that it’s okay to feel the way he does, which offers him some...

Cristiano Ronaldo (Scouted!): A Sports Biography for Young Soccer Fans by Magnus Lundgren is a fast-paced biography of one of the greatest soccer players of all time. The book mainly uses narrative, with added stats and analysis that help explain football (soccer) terminology. It is...

Blair and the Forgotten Flames by Valerie Silveira is a Lubadoos Adventure story for kids. Blair has always felt invisible, and now her dream worlds are starting to feel that way, too. She’s lost her best friend, and no one seems to listen to her,...

Cael's unintended role in the events leading to his mother's death hardens his father's heart toward the young mouse and creates a growing emotional rift in the family. Unable to win back his father's affections and determined to make a name for himself as a...

Through the Garden Gate by Sharon Rose follows Miles, a young boy who expects a slow, boring summer's day. But his mom talks him into going next door to help Miss Mary in her garden. He isn’t too excited at first, but the thought of...