How many ways can you tell your child to clean up after themselves? Cortney Cino has come up with a novel way in Sincerely, Antonia. Jay finds a note on his desk thanking him for his hospitality and giving his ant visitors an amazing stay....

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...

In babysitting, patience, enthusiasm, and experience might be useful, but all it takes is a little imagination. Right? Easy-peasy! In This Book Stinks! by Ron Keres, Finn the Frog embraces the babysitting challenge. When a toddler opens Finn’s book, Finn confidently proclaims he is “a...

Gary and Gibby's Swirling, Twirling, Whirling Worries is a children’s picture book written by Tina Rafowitz with illustrations by Marty Harris. It follows Gary, a young boy who is about to transition from kindergarten to first grade. This should be an exciting period, but Gary...

Moly, an abandoned dog, was taken to the Maricopa County animal care shelter on the border of Tempe and Mesa. When Moly got there, her calm and well-behaved nature caught the attention of members of the Falcone Foundation, a secret lab facility that later adopted...

A Freezing Ski Trip is the fourth book in the I Did It Series by Tuula Pere. Siblings Liam and Lily are ready for a ski trip over a frozen lake to Pine Cottage but without their parents. After listening to their parents' advice, they...

In Search of the Holy Grail by Teresa Anne Power is a heartwarming introduction to chapter books for children in grades K-3. The story follows Little Mouse, a yoga-loving city mouse who moves to the countryside with his family. Sad to leave behind his best...

Ree Augustine shares a bittersweet story about a dog named Hangabout and a cat named Bean. In Hangabout: Far from Home, Hangabout’s keeper, Grifter, takes him far from home and then deserts him. Your child will enjoy the two companions’ adventures as they search for...

A Halloween Farty Party is a children’s picture book written by Junia Wonders and illustrated by Clarissa Corradin. It celebrates the fun and silliness of farting during a special Halloween festival. If you are lucky enough to receive an invitation to this party, be prepared...

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...