Reading aloud to preschoolers not only helps them develop essential reading skills but also helps them love to read. I cannot think of a better way to encourage reading aloud than with rhyming picture books like Captain Troublemaker and The Belly Rub Avenger. In it,...

The Grass May Not Be Greener is a children's picture book written by Hilary Lawrence and illustrated by Katherine Summerville. It follows a bunny who longs to escape the challenges of being himself by transforming into various creatures with the help of a fairy. The...

Thankful is a heartwarming children’s picture book written by Lou Recupero and featuring illustrations by Emily Recupero. The story follows Salvatore and Louis, two young bear cubs who want to learn the meaning of the word 'thankful.' Salvatore learns about the word at school and...

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sea Star by Kathleen Welton is an encouraging and motivational picture book for young children that teaches them about courage and helping others in need. Myrtle the turtle and her friend Max come across sea stars (starfish) washed ashore after a storm....

Adam and Ava . . . and Isabelita is a children's picture book written by Betty Collier, with illustrations by Cassandra Harris. The story follows twins Adam and Ava Albright as they discuss immigrants and the importance of kindness. Ava shares her experience meeting Isabelita,...

In Shelbo’s Adventures in Technology: A Trip to the Dentist by Michelle L. Dean, a young girl goes for her first appointment with her dentist, Dr. Incisor. One of Shelbo’s back teeth has a small cavity that hurts a little. Her dentist explains that eating...

Colorsss by Deborah A. Hutchinson is a unique and fascinating introduction to snakes using their striking colors. The rhyming text accompanies one full-color image per spread. The first photo shows a snake hatching out of a white egg. From there, the variety and colors increase....

Lexi the Coonhound Finds a New Home! by Meg Martin is a heartwarming children's book that makes children aware of the struggles faced by a rescue dog finding its place in a new home. Lexi the Coonhound is given a second chance when she is...

Kevin Noodle Explores the Red Rock City by J.M. Chrismer is a captivating children's adventure storybook that follows Kevin Noodle, a Blue Goldendoodle. One day, Kevin is chatting with his canine friend Rory, a Yorkie, about the wonderful places they had visited that year. Rory...

Bracken loves playing with his friends, but his best friend is his grandma, Grams. One morning, Grams visits Bracken’s house with a huge smile on her face, and they decide to visit the Dinosaur Forest, as Bracken had been thinking about it. Bracken lists the...