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...

Sloth’s Totally Not Weird First Day of School by Christie Nicholls is a coming-of-age picture book for young readers. Sloth found the perfect home for himself, along with a family to share his life. He was living a happy life until one day, something had...

Double Trouble on the Comarca by Jane E. Ruth is a charming children's story that takes place in the vibrant rainforest of Panama. It’s about Maritza, a spunky ten-year-old Ngäbe girl, and her pet iguana, Yimy. Her heart tells her that the only way to...

Getting Ready for My Hernia Surgery by Fei Zheng-Ward is a children’s book that explains hernias and the steps involved in surgery in an accessible, instructional manner. It defines a hernia as a weak spot in the abdominal wall through which tissue can push, describes...

Biology Made Simple: An Introduction For Kids by Rion Iwano is a simple yet effective introduction to biology for younger readers. Kids will learn all the basics of science and biology in one easy-to-read book, with clear explanations and illustrations, and lots of fun facts....