Ellie Mae Explores Hometown by Ellen Matis follows a bright and curious little girl who spends a full day learning things about her small town. With her map in hand, Ellie Mae notices how her hometown is far more than just bricks and roads—it’s alive...

Katarina Pliego wrote Emilia Tries the Cello to help introduce children to the marvelous world of classical music. Emilia gets dressed up to attend a concert with her family to hear Verdi’s music. This experience leads Emilia to explore the various instruments used in a...

In Ella's Letter to Santa by Ashley Hohmann, young Ella is the only girl in a family of four brothers, and her greatest wish is to have a baby sister. She eagerly wishes on a wishing star each night, imagining a sister to share secrets...

Ezra the Elevator's Challenging Climb, by Michael Booker and Erica Booker, is a beautiful children's book demonstrating the importance of inner strength and positive reinforcement when confronting life's challenges. Today is Ezra the Elevator's first day of service. He has a positive attitude and heartily...

Everyone struggles with emotions at some point in their lives. Joseph Goodrich’s Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons shares Ellie’s struggles as she prepares to meet her new baby brother. With the help of her emotional dragons, Ellie finds her emotions easier to handle. The four...

Marisa Nicely’s children’s book, Ezer the Bagel, gives readers a glimpse into the world of a part beagle/part basset dog. Mr. Birdie is a “Friend Coach” and reminds the dogs to help each other with their challenges. When one dog sees possibly dangerous or rude...

Even Fleas Say Please, written by Lindsay Meleshko and illustrated by Robin DeWitt and Patricia DeWitt-Grush, is an educational book for young children. The book comprises a few short rhymes about situations where children should say 'please' and 'thank you.' Every case is unique, and...

Can you change the power of Pi? It's 3.14, right? What if it's really 4.14 like math nerd Eudora Jenkins insists? It's all about measuring circles, and Eudora believes she's discovered that the greatest math minds got it wrong through the centuries. Perhaps she's right,...

The hilarious, captivating children’s story, Earth to Kinzie (Kinzie's Kinventions) by Donna Boock and Stephanie Hider, portrays relatable family relationships through the intriguing escapades of a girl and her best friend. Only three days are left before Kinzie’s birthday, and she cannot wait to turn...

School trips allow children to get out of their routine and into contact with new ideas. These activities develop curiosity and the desire to do new things. The best part is that, at the same time, children can learn and have fun. Jennifer Morhaime demonstrates...