Garbage Squirrel by Megan Deliberto tells the story of Gary, a lonely squirrel living in a zoo with no home and very little food. Gary sleeps in garbage cans, takes what he needs to survive, and scratches the other animals; he is seen as a...

Sherry Ellis describes a unique way of celebrating the 4th of July in her book, Happy Birthday to US! The story takes place in a charming town filled with parades, music, and dancing. That same day, an adorable little boy celebrates his birthday. He describes...

Mari-chan and Roboto Bunny by Jon Kaczka is about six-year-old Mari-chan, who went on an adventure with her best friend, Roboto Bunny. Mari-chan’s daddy went missing on an expedition to Antarctica, and Roboto Bunny had a plan to save him. Roboto Bunny needed Mari-chan’s help,...

Anne Has an Alligator 2: The Campaign for Student Council by Margaret Bain is a charming and inventive story that highlights childhood struggles and successes. The story centers on Anne, an energetic young girl with a special companion, her loyal alligator, as she deals with...

In Trapped by Bella Olson, Ava is a smart 11-year-old inventor who lives with her parents and siblings. When she was not inventing some machine, she was dodging traps set by her younger twin brothers. Ava lived a happy and comfortable life until she took...

Kimberly Behre Kenna's Lola Gillette and the Summer of Second Chances follows thirteen-year-old Lola after she gets caught stealing and is sent to stay with her reclusive uncle, Milo, for the summer. Milo lives in a rundown mansion filled with old secrets, puzzle doors, forbidden...

Hang Ten with Number Friends by Lacey Moore presents a counting tale that introduces the numbers one through ten in a beach setting. Each number is depicted as a character performing some kind of action. The text is written in rhyme, and the story progresses...

James believes he has his hands full with navigating life as a fifth grader. His strategy involves regular conversations with the friendly bus driver, Ms Tammy, about how to avoid his archenemy, Dylan. When his older sister Laura falls ill and is diagnosed with leukemia,...

Everyone Knows My Name by Cindy Green-Helmer is a cute kids’ picture book about the trials of going to school. Six-year-old Tucker doesn’t want to go to school. He doesn’t know anyone, and he can already write his own name and count, so why does...

Anger and the Birthday Blunder teaches kids how to manage anger. It’s Tessa’s birthday, and she’s desperate for an electric piano. But things don’t go according to plan, and her younger brother Josh gets in the way. Tessa feels like she is going to burst,...