Have you ever wondered how the very first elves came to live at the North Pole? North: A Magical Friendship Story by J.R. Buchta brings that idea to life in a way that is both magical and heartfelt. It starts with the North Wind, the...

Sherry Roberts' Just Call Me Pardner demonstrates that learning to be responsible helps children make better decisions and improve their social skills. Just Call Me Pardner is about A.J., a boy who lives in Northeastern Oklahoma and has always dreamed of owning a horse. One...

Who knew a closet full of shoes could hold so many journeys? If the Shoe Fits by Angie El-Zarad is an endearing picture book that invites young readers to explore different adventures, one pair of shoes at a time. At first, each pair seems quite...

Can you remember the excitement, anticipation, and slight bit of nervousness you felt on the first day of school? Well, that’s precisely what Badi feels in Badi Blesbok Says Hello by Patricia Bardina and Joanne Burgess. The story begins with Badi’s mother taking him to...

Riley and Ollie’s First Day! by L. Joerg is a bilingual storybook for children. It is written in a rhyming narrative in both English and Spanish. Centered on the heartwarming relationship between a baby girl and her puppy, the story shows their bond and shared...

“Starlight, star bright…” — what if one quiet wish really could change everything? Moonlight and Wishes by Randi Woodward Larsen is about a lonely boy named Joey, who only wants one thing: a friend. Since moving from the city to a quiet ranch, Joey spends...

Frizzle's Holiday Treasures by Rhonda Goodall illustrates that the true value of the holidays is in the sharing. The story is about Frizzle, who is excited because it is December, his favorite season. One night, he goes for a walk to see the houses decorated...

Pick A Tissue, Not Your Nose by Terri Michaels is a children’s picture book that tackles one of children’s most persistent habits—nose-picking. Through clever rhymes and wild comparisons, young readers are guided through just how gross (and socially unacceptable) the act really is. Picking your...

Big dreams and bold questions fill the pages of this imaginative story. What Would You Do? by C.K. Willie is an engaging story for young readers. Told in playful, age-appropriate language, it asks a series of “what if” questions, inviting kids to imagine wild adventures—like...

The Selfish Shellfish and the Sick Sea by Andrea Harrison, with bright, engaging illustrations by Mariana Hnatenko, is a positive and meaningful underwater adventure that introduces children to the importance of caring for the earth and showing empathy. In it, we meet an Alaskan king...