Todays of a Lifetime by Mariela G. George centers around Charlie-Mae, a spirited "Little Pirate" who sails on the Queen of the Tides, her family's trusty pirate ship. Joining her on this quest is her strong, protective father, her nurturing mother (who is also the...

Mother's Mega Marrow by Svetlana Kitik is a picture book that uses rhymes and vivid artwork to celebrate gardening, growth, and the joy of sharing. It begins as a mother-daughter team embarks on an adventure that revels in the wonder of watching a single seed...

Maddie: A Little Ghost with a Secret by Cindy J. Vanous is a lovely, lighthearted must-have children's picture book about a friendly ghost. Maddie lives in a town that was once filled with people but is now abandoned and in ruins. She and all the other ghosts are not...

Authors Joseph McCarthy and Holly DiBella-McCarthy present a heartwarming tale for young readers with Roy the Koi. Inspired by one of the authors' own experiences, this picture book tells the story of Roy, a koi fish that won the hearts of people in a small...

Have you ever tried a new food and wanted to eat it over and over again? That’s exactly what happens to a young mermaid in Malaya the Mermaid and Her Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches by Benilda Salvador. Malaya is a cheerful mermaid whose smile...

Thankful Over the Clouds with Asha is a children’s picture book written and illustrated by the Bartel family. The story follows Asha, a young girl who bonds with a turkey over the fact that they both miss their families. The turkey explains that he cannot...

Radical Ray: A Father's Return by Bobbi Chegwyn explores the complexities of family, identity, and the power of love. The book follows nine-year-old Ray Roxby as he navigates the unexpected return of his estranged father, Matthew, and embarks on a school project called The Heritage...

Amie White presents a beautiful story about loving pets in A Friend for Hope. The story is about Zoe, a nine-year-old girl. One day, her parents notice that she seems lonely. To cheer her up, they take her to the animal shelter and let her...

Boy Patriot by Thomasina Tissue is an engaging middle-grade historical fiction novel that combines adventure, mystery, and heartfelt emotion. Set in the charming town of Setauket, Long Island, the story follows Tanya, a sixth-grader assigned to research a local Revolutionary War patriot for her school...

It’s Amazing to Be Eight by Emma Meyer is a warm and funny chapter book that follows a girl named Mona as she navigates the ups and downs of being eight years old. It begins on her birthday as she is opening presents. Her...