A Special Duck by Jeff Karena is a fun kids’ picture book. Jack the duck wants nothing more than to play with all the other ducks on the pond. But he’s different from all the others – his head is a different color, but he...

Have you ever wished you could bottle that perfect moment of peace before sleep and give it to your child? A Sleep Story: A Guided Visualization to Relax Your Body, Calm Your Mind, and Gently Drift Off to Sleep by Lauren Martin does just that....

What happens when a unicorn doesn’t want to be in a unicorn book? In The Worst Unicorn Book in the Whole Entire World, author and illustrator Joey Acker flips the usual sparkly, rainbow-filled narrative upside down—and the result is a hilariously grumpy unicorn who wants...

In a world of princesses and castles, what happens when a princess sees the world differently? In Dijana Fiorentino’s Belky’s Magical Adventure, readers meet a princess named Belky. She’s a brave, kind royal who also happens to have autism. She has a special way of...

You Are Loved is a heartfelt children’s picture book written by Antonia Aviles, with illustrations by Lovyaa Garg. The story follows Jasmine, a young girl who feels lonely and sad after moving away from her mother. She has to live with Mrs. Garcia, a kind...

Welcome to Bearville, a wonderful community of 315 bears. Although these bears live together and share everything Bearville has to offer, are they really living while they are all glued to their gizmos and gadgets, and other electronics? From young to old, most bears are...

What happens when the story you’re reading starts falling apart—literally? Don’t Shake This Book by Rob Clare is a clever picture book that turns storytelling upside down when someone starts shaking it. The story begins with Arthur, a typical boy who’s excited about being in...

From acorns to zephyrs, N is for Nature by Lauren Martin is a lovely, outdoorsy alphabet book that introduces young readers to the wonders of the natural world. Each letter of the alphabet is paired with a nature-themed word, such as “Butterfly,” “Nest,” “Inchworm,” and...

Readers meet a determined little chameleon in the children’s picture book Why Did the Chameleon Cross the Road? by Cathy Kreutter with illustrations by Andrew Jackson Obol. He faces the daunting task of crossing a busy road before he misses something. The chameleon looks at...

Pennygirl's Rescue by Judy McGee is a heartwarming children's story about Penny, a lab mix hoping to find a new home. Penny loves her life on Grandma Adeline's farm, where she lives with her siblings and other animals. They spend their days playing together and...