Dulcie and Duke, the Magical Monkey by Paul B. Kennedy, is a children’s book that takes its characters on a magical adventure in Vietnam. Dulcie is an eight-year-old girl who recently moved to Hanoi with her parents and befriends Duke. Dulcie initially hesitates to explore...

Dash and the Lights in the Sky by Ashley Key combines poetry, science, and art to introduce young readers to the magical phenomenon of the aurora borealis. Through the perspective of Dash, a curious husky; Echo, a wise snowy owl; and Nimbus, a playful Arctic...

Dinos Love Donuts 2: The Rise of the Yeast by Ben Okon is a children’s picture book that takes readers inside the world of dinosaurs, where they cannot get enough of those scrumptious donuts. The dinosaurs are so excited when they see what they believe...

Dog + Girl by Maria Murillo is a warm picture book that celebrates the timeless friendship between people and their dogs, but in this case, a pup and her girl companion, Loops. Readers are introduced to the fuzzy Montana pup, Sascha, on the very first...

Don’t Be Mean to 13 by Douglas Harris is an exploration of superstitions, particularly the fear of the number thirteen and Friday the 13th. Written in a lighthearted tone, it aims to demystify these irrational beliefs and encourage readers, especially older children, to think critically...

Have you ever wondered why some ladybugs have spots and some don’t? Dot’s Spots by Lisa Mueller answers that very question, but in a non-scientific way. Readers are introduced to Dot, who asks her mother why she doesn’t have spots like her. Her mother tells...

What happens when the story you’re reading starts falling apart—literally? Don’t Shake This Book by Rob Clare is a clever picture book that turns storytelling upside down when someone starts shaking it. The story begins with Arthur, a typical boy who’s excited about being in...

Dylan Is Delightful is a heartwarming children's picture book written by Brian Sullivan, with illustrations by Laura Watson. It follows the story of Dylan, a little girl who brought joy to her family from the moment she was born. As a happy baby, she quickly...

Dad You Are My Influencer, written by Barbara Pinke and illustrated by Orhan Ates, champions the importance of dads and those fatherly lessons. It celebrates fatherhood and its role in nurturing. This book shares what one child’s father does for her: teach, support, listen, and...

Dinosaur Friends Forever by K.A. Mulenga is a heartfelt children's picture book set in the enchanting land of Dinoville. The story follows Trixie the Triceratops, Brad the Brachiosaurus, and their new friend Stan the Stegosaurus, who once felt lonely and sad. Together, the three friends...