What happens when someone is kind to adults but mean to kids? In Sticky Hands and the Wibbly Wobbly Whopper Cake by Gary Trew, the children of Hallyburton know exactly what kind of pastry chef Dominic Crumble really is. While the grown-ups admire his cake-making...

Dr. Seuss once wrote, "Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" That message is at the heart of Side by Side, We Shine by Kristina Lackey. Using silly rhymes, it introduces a group of colorful characters that each bring something special to...

Springtime is a magical time of the year. Everything is rejuvenated: new life is everywhere, and everything is clean and fresh. In Paul Laurence Dunbar’s Spring Song, the poetic words bring to life the beauty and romance of springtime, all based on the words of...

In the playful holiday picture book Santa Loves Snow Cones, author Ben Okon flips the script on what we all thought we knew about Saint Nick’s favorite snacks. The story reveals that even though everyone leaves out cookies, what Santa actually craves is a plain...

Shaila Holmes: Fairy Detective by Lori Keating consists of five mysteries that take one clever detective and her sidekick on mini epic adventures. With help from her adorable hummingbird friend, Itsy, she searches for clues and closes every case. From helping search for a missing...

J.M. Barrie once said, “All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust,” and in Scarlett & the Fairy Magic by Cindy Draughon, young readers are invited to believe in just that. Tucked deep in the woods is a fairy village, where...

Sweet Eclair and the Birthday Cake Surprise by Allie Compeau captures the spirit of childhood curiosity, creativity, and family love. The story follows Eclair, a sweet and slightly messy young girl, as she embarks on an exciting adventure to bake and decorate a birthday cake...

Sadie and Moose on the Loose by Mignon Morse is a charming picture book that captures the joy of friendship and adventure through the playful escapades of two lovable dogs, Sadie and Moose. The story begins in a small town where Sadie, with her...

Sploot: Two Squirrels, One Mission is a children's book by SaDonna Heathman that follows two squirrels who are battling a scorching summer day. Perched in a tree, they discover "splooting"—sprawling flat to cool off—and soon go on a quest to find the perfect splooting spot....

Somebody’s Sleepy but Not Me by Stacy-Ann Julien beautifully captures an adorable bedtime tug-of-war between a little boy and his mother. Zen is an energetic child who is unable to sleep after having an adventurous day with his mother. He had fun at the playground,...