International Book Award Finalists Pria Dee and YoungJu Kim have written an uplifting picture book that provides a glimpse into the everyday lives of the inhabitants of a small village in India. Balu Saves the Day follows the life of Balu and his mother. Young...

It was just her first week in school, but Lolis already dreaded first grade because of the English language. On the first day, she was unable to recite the alphabet. On the second day, she couldn’t pronounce all the words the teacher showed her. Both...

Best Buddies Book Club by Jen Lowry is a wonderful children's picture book about the joy of reading, friendship, and overcoming your fears. Ms. Williams was thrilled when her third-grade class was invited to the Best Buddies Book Club, but the students weren't. They were...

BOBcat's Big Adventure is a book for children written by Dana Popoff and illustrated by Alina Shabelnyk. Here we meet BOBcat. Though he dreams and wishes to run outside and roam freely, he can't because he knows his owner wouldn't be happy about it. One...

Braver Than I May Know, by Grace Holloman, is about children living with various medical conditions, from Sickle Cell Disease to Spina Bifida and many other medical conditions. These children will not let their illness drag them down without a fight despite their challenges. With...

The children in Ms. Rita’s class are super excited about the assignment she gives them to do during class. She asks them to discuss their favorite superheroes in preparation for the following show-and-tell day. Only a couple of kids pick superheroes like Superman and Harry...

Teach children about protecting themselves in an age-appropriate way! In Body Safety with Ollie: My Body, My Rules written by Lisa Jay and illustrated by Dilka Madushani, Ollie is a cute and fun-loving child here to help other kids learn how to set boundaries for...

Black Boy Hair Joy: A Rhyming Book That Teaches Black Boys Self Love by Tiffany Obeng is an inspiring children’s picture book about being proud of your hair. The narrative is written in a sing-song rhyme that brings feelings of love as you turn the...

Book of Bad Bargains, both written and illustrated by Laura Teste, is a lyrical children's book accompanied by original artwork in the line drawing style. The book is narrated in the first person by the eldest of two siblings who are bored after school in...

Barry Needs a Hug by Sean Fournier is a funny, quirky, and sweet story about learning to be comfortable with who you are. One day Barry the cactus realizes that he has never been hugged. Wanting to experience an embrace, Barry finds his friends and...