Do you have a hat for every day of the week? In Hailey’s Hats by Donna L. Martin, young readers are introduced to Hailey, a girl who believes she has a hat for any adventure that awaits. She has fancy ones, floppy ones, tickly hats,...

Gonk’s Pirate Treasure by Debi Novotny follows an imaginative dinosaur named Gonk who decides to become a pirate and sets out in search of hidden treasure. With his trusty checklist—a map, a snack, and, of course, more pirates—Gonk tries to recruit his sister Beaker, but...

In Michael Wong's Grandma's Timeless Wisdom, Charlie enjoys spending time with his grandmother, who demonstrates her love for him. Grandma tells Charlie that love can be expressed through actions, including hugs and sharing. Grandma explains that her way of showing affection is through tight hugs....

The Great Potato Race! by Donna L. Martin is a children’s picture book that follows Fox as he chases after four runaway potatoes that tumble out of his basket and roll down a hill. Along the way, his friends Mouse, Rabbit, Bear, and Beaver spot...

Michael Jordan once said, “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” That message is the central theme of Home Court: A Basketballer’s Ditty by C. Behrens. This story is based on the author’s award-winning poem and celebrates...

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...

Big Kid Night by Kira Wallette is a heartfelt children's book about a mother lovingly getting her toddler ready for bed. The little girl's room is calm as her Mama rocks and sings her to sleep, filling their space with comfort. The toddler is sweetly...

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,...