Moving is traumatic for all children. The fear of having to make new friends combines with the grief of being separated from old ones. A move’s difficulty is compounded when the child has a special need or is viewed as being different. When Anthony moved...

The Little Lamp written by Dave Dellecese and illustrated by Ada Konewki is an adorable picture book told in rhyme about being wanted even when it seems you are past your time for being loved. The story begins with a little lamp glowing brightly on...

The Birthday Princess, by Tatyerra Mikell and illustrator Patricia Grannum, celebrates the magic of birthdays and practicing self-care with those you love. Kiyah shares a birthday with her Aunt Cee, who she dubs the “birthday queen.” While waiting for Aunt Cee, Kiyah and her parents...

Pickles written by April Hilland and illustrated by Lindsay Ford is a quirky comedy picture book for lovers of silly things, especially if those silly things happen to be pickles! In this story, the gherkins lament being afterthoughts and jokes in the world of food....

The Mango Seed Doll: Extended Edition by Karlene J Froling, illustrated by Praise Saflor, is a fun picture book about being yourself. KayLynne faces bullying at school because of her big ears but she is still a happy girl who loves her family and likes...

Sana and Clara: The Heirs of Nature is written and illustrated by eight-year-old Sana Vinoth. Sana and her friend Clara are excited to be celebrating Clara's birthday by attending a sleepover at the local museum. As the girls walk to the museum, Clara shows Sana...

What does it take to create a new invention like a flying carpet? Imagination! Reading How to Make a Flying Carpet (Alex, the Inventor Book 2) by Lois Wickstrom shows the various steps to inventing something. Alex is a young inventor who thinks outside the...

A delightful, brilliant story with important lessons every child should learn, Camp Cattitude by Kate Giles tells the story of a kitten who remains true to himself and sets an example for others. Some of the lessons kittens learn at Meowmoiselle’s camp include how to...

C.L. Holliday-Firmin’s You Can Have Your Cake And Grandparents Too! is a joyful children’s picture book involving one little boy’s family and his grandparents. Each grandparent is given their moment to shine in this lovely brightly colorful book as the young grandson feels he may...

Benny the Brave in The First Day Jitters (Team Supercrew Series) by Julie Anne Penn and Darren Penn highlights the important connection between our thoughts and feelings. In this engaging story, we meet Sarah, a young girl who is understandably nervous about starting a new...