Joaquiner Stinker is a children’s picture book written by Cuauhtemoc Cortez with illustrations by J. Humbert Felix. It follows Joaquiner, a stinky skunk who wishes to make friends. Unfortunately, because of his overwhelming smell, the other animals always stay away from him. Joaquiner tries everything...

A is for Apple. B is for Bum Bum: A Playful ABC Book for Silly Kids and Silly Grown-Ups by Brendyn Zachary is a well-written children's book that aids them in learning the alphabet in a fun way. Using a playful tone, Brendyn introduces the...

When Fred the Snake and Friends Learn the Chinese Zodiac, and the Great Race is a children's picture book by Peter B. Cotton. Fred the Snake and his two friends, Perdy and Jack, run into two Chinese students at their school. Soon, they became friends...

What happens when a sibling gets under your skin but still finds a way into your heart? Girl Power Diaries: Sister Love by Naina J.M.D. is the story of two sisters who are close but sometimes run into conflict. Lyla, the younger one, has a...

Sky's Wacky Raindrop Rescue is a children’s picture book written by Aizelle San with illustrations by Izabela Ciesinska. It is centered around Sky, a raindrop who lives in a garden hose with other raindrops. Sky’s parents have disappeared, and she isn’t about to sit around...

The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes: Dance Practice by Brenda Li is a children’s picture book about a high-spirited girl named Millie who rose to the occasion. When Miss Julianna announces that the class has an exciting dance recital coming up, Millie is absolutely...

If puffins could bake, what would they make? Poppy Puffin’s Pastries by Ruth Amanda is about a pastry shop in Scotland owned by a bird named Poppy Puffin. Through playful rhymes and a bunch of puffin characters, the story introduces a delicious-looking assortment of baked...

The Substi-Tooth, written by Kristin Manty, is a picture book for young children. One day at the beach, Austin and his mom are soaking up the sun. Austin is flying his kite and building sand castles, whilst also working on an important task. He has...

Kids, parents, and teachers seeking a fresh source of children’s literature would do well to add Bubbles in Summer to their reading list. This book is the second in a four-season series by Wanda Carter Roush and is illustrated by Andrew and Alicia Pezzente. A...

Wiggle, Snooze & Snuggle is a delightful rhythmic picture book that gently guides toddlers through the winding-down magic of a bedtime routine. As the sun dips and the sky goes dark, the world around a child begins to snooze too—the trees drooping in the park,...