In Izzy B’s The Way Home, a core group of animals – a bear, squirrel, and rabbit - seek a new home of abundance. The land they currently inhabit can no longer support life. Their survival depends on reaching this new place. In the distance,...

The Kindness Bus by Barbara Ann Elder is about a girl named Jess. The story follows Jess, who doesn't love everything about school—homework, for one, she could do without. But every morning, she's first in line for Bus 252, and it's easy to see why....

The Further Adventures of Erig the Earwig by Andy Evans is a well-written book that takes children on a trip into nature to learn about insects, their unique behaviors, and features. Andy begins by introducing two best friends, Erig, an earwig, and Bob, a copper...

A little blue monkey makes himself comfortable in the jungle, a place he has come to call his home. He has no memory of being part of a family, and as he has grown older, he has slowly learned to enjoy his own company. All...

This Case Stinks! by Janice Garden Macdonald introduces readers to Casey, a young detective determined to solve a very smelly mystery at home. The story begins with Casey introducing his family, including his parents, his big brother on Team Green, his baby sister, and his...

The Garden Friend Visits the Gardener by Mary Frances Baker follows a fanciful acorn-topped character who discovers an unexpected friendship while exploring a garden, where small details become sources of fascination and connection. The garden becomes a space of discovery, where everyday encounters with plants,...

The Power of Encouragement: Turning "I Can't" into "I Can" by Ruth Maille is a children's picture book featuring Orbit, a cheerful globe, who arrives via rocket at a kindergarten classroom to teach students about two interconnected superpowers: courage and encouragement. Five classmates, Natalie, Giuliana,...

The Adventures of Oreo and Olivia by Gene Berliew teaches young readers about kindness and inclusion. Oreo and Olivia decide that they want a club, and they name it The Amazing Club. As Oreo begins a list of who to invite, it becomes clear that...

The Moose Smooch by Stacy Taylor is a picture book about Moose, a lovable dog whose one favorite thing in the world is a big doggie smooch. From the opening pages, Moose is shown enjoying hugs and scratches, but it is his joyful kisses that...

The Secret Cookie Caper by David Horn follows Eudora, a girl living aboard the AstroLiner Athena, where school days end in a cafeteria and ship announcements carry as much weight as homework. When the chief chef decides to base a full week of meals on...