What does it really mean to be seven? For a spirited Adalyn in It’s Amazing to Be Seven by Emma Meyer, it’s a year of friendship hiccups, big feelings, and moments of unexpected bravery. Whether it’s her party going sideways, overcoming fear, feeling excluded, or...

Bug Hug, written and illustrated by Jake Buck, is a soothing story for children who are ready to sleep, but no matter how hard they try, sleep just won’t come. Every parent is familiar with the challenge of putting kids to bed. This book is...

Sea Star Cookies: Fearful Fergus Learns Water Safety is a charming children’s picture book written by Sarah Chaires, with illustrations by Elizabeth Tortora. The story follows Fergus, a cautious puppy, as he learns about swimming safety from his mom. When Fergus’ mom takes him to...

Just Enough Room for Christmas by Robin Currie offers a warm retelling of the nativity through the perspective of Old Hannah, a barnyard cow. The story begins with Old Hannah enjoying her quiet barn, only to be interrupted by a steady stream of visitors seeking...

Family and Friends: Tales for Children, written by Janice Spina and illustrated by John Spina, features six short, heartwarming stories that mix fun adventures with life lessons—perfect for bedtime, story time, or anytime. We start with Amelia and Cassandra, two sisters who show us the...

Santa’s Rough Landing by Pat Alvarado is a charming children’s book aimed at pre-school kids, but even older kids would enjoy it. It’s December 24th, 11:00 PM, and Santa’s workshop is buzzing with feverish activity, as the elves are busy finishing the wrapping of toys...

Kitty May Gruchelska's Gonzales the Street Cat follows the adventures of a sassy white cat named Gonzales. Named Qitt by his previous "hoomans", Gonzales had to adapt to living in the streets of Yasmin, alongside others of his species. All he wants is to avoid...

Anger and the Birthday Battle is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Cynthia Spellman. The story follows Tessa, a young girl who hopes for a new piano on her birthday. When she comes downstairs to celebrate, she finds her family in the kitchen,...

My Parents’ Divorce Through My Eyes by Jennifer Junghans is a well-written book that aims to make the process of divorce easier for both parents and children. Jennifer begins with guidance for parents to help them listen, support, and make the most out of conversations...

Quest for the Momma Violin by Kelley M Likes is an educational book for young children. A young boy named Theo and his mother are doing some window shopping, and one day they notice a new store about to open. His mother wishes for it...