Spooks and Growls by Daniel Green is a charming monster-themed story that children and parents can enjoy together. A little girl waits at the window and makes sure that the doors are locked, as she knows that a variety of spooks and growls are heading...

Santa Claus and YOU! is a Christmas rhyming book for children written by Mark Watson and illustrated by Richard Caine. Told from a second-person perspective, it follows the young reader (“you”), in what appears to be a dream, helping Santa Claus deliver presents around the...

Santa vs Rocky the Fox by Rita Mendoza and Hector Luciano Jr is filled with Christmas love and joy. Santa is out delivering gifts, but notices that his cookies have been eaten and his warm milk is gone. He discovers a cute fox with sweet,...

Shmoopie: A Whole Hug Planet by Sharon Y. Edlin is about a teddy bear who does not look like other bears. The toy factory worker was on a marshmallow ball break, and Shmoopie got stuffed with too much fluff. Shmoopie now has an unusual shape...

In Silas Spies: Spring by Colleen Driscoll, readers are introduced to a boy named Silas, who’s just learned from his friend, Bunny, that it’s now spring. Surprised and excited, Silas remembers his promise to his other friend, Turtle. Silas told Turtle he’d wake him once...

In Sienna Searches for Summer by Colleen Driscoll, readers meet Sienna, a curious girl on a mission to discover what summer is. It begins when her friend, Silas, mentions how summer has arrived, causing her to ask, “What is summer?” Instead of simply telling her...

Speedy Phoebe and the Big Misfire by Ryanne Siddiq is set in Carson Elementary, where young carlettes navigate the twists and turns of friendship, emotions, and teamwork. The book introduces readers to Phoebe, a spirited and encouraging carlette, and her friends, including Leo, a race...

If your child says they don’t like going to school, read School Is Great at Silver Gate by Linda Rönn. Big sister and little brother are ready for school, but when they arrive, they find the school’s name is missing. But there are clues, and...

In Sammy and Comet Spark the Sky by Peaches Murphy, young readers are transported to a snowy northern village, where a young boy named Sammy dreams of restoring the mysterious “sky fires” that once lit up the night. His mother shares folklore about foxes whose...

Spinning Monkey and the Missing Eggs by Devapreya Selvaraj is a picture book that blends mystery, teamwork, and problem-solving for young readers. The story opens with seven Rainbow Frogs sitting on their lily pads, each watching over their seven eggs alongside friends Stork, Bunny, Duck,...