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,...

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....

Catching Waves by Dawn Marie Hooks is an inspiring story about Raleigh Hager, a girl who became the youngest professional wakesurfing champion in the world. After a family trip to the beach, Raleigh was captivated by the waves and determined to ride them. However, living...

Captain Polo and the Halloween Party by Alan J. Hesse is part of The Adventures of Captain Polo series. Captain Polo has been invited to a Halloween party, and Penguin gets to go with him. They head to the fancy dress store to find some...

Everyone seeks a sense of belonging, and children are no exception. Club of Our Own is a heartwarming picture book that follows a young girl's search for friends. Written by Gina De Vettori and featuring colorful illustrations by Jet De Vettori, this rhyming tale opens...

EDD Jordan's Christmas Coal: The Adventures of Filbert & Evie relates the story of numerous dogs who are rescued. One day, many canines arrived at a rescue center terrified and disoriented, with little hope of future possibilities. A tiny black dog was the most shy, yet...

Carried by Wings is a heartwarming picture book written by Tuula Pere with illustrations by Catty Flores. It tells the story of two condor chicks, Arthur and Walter, who have very different personalities. They live in a nest perched on the edge of a mountaintop,...

Clemente and Bastian: An Exploration Without Radar by Estela Solis Torneria is a delightful story about an adventurous squirrel named Clemente and his friend Bastian, a shy boy in a wheelchair. Together, they set out on an imaginative journey in a makeshift ship, searching for...

Courageous Clooney by Christina Strassel is a heartwarming story that captures the essence of bravery and the power of friendship. The book follows Clooney, who develops heartworm after being bitten by a mosquito. That results in his first trip to the veterinarian, where he is...

In Celeste is a Star by C. Park, Celeste is scared to play with her friends. She is afraid to get on the swings or go down the slides in the playground. “What if I fall? What if I don't do it right?” are the...