In Camilla the Chameleon’s Colorful Day by Jennifer Melvin, readers meet the title character, Camilla, who’s feeling nervous. At school, surrounded by her friends like Burt the Bearded Dragon, she’s usually a happy student in Ms. Gecko’s classroom. That changes when her teacher announces that...

Garbage Squirrel by Megan Deliberto tells the story of Gary, a lonely squirrel living in a zoo with no home and very little food. Gary sleeps in garbage cans, takes what he needs to survive, and scratches the other animals; he is seen as a...

It was late one night when two hedgehogs found a bowl filled with kibble, which Harry Hedgehog began to nibble on. However, Hazel Hedgehog is concerned about the coming winter and tells Harry that they should be foraging for proper food, such as bugs and...

A Sibling's Guide to Big Feelings, written by Katie McDonough and illustrated by Sophie Garcia, is a picture book for young readers that teaches important lessons. Evy Thomas is a young girl who takes on the responsibility of teaching her baby sister, Remi, how to...

Sherry Ellis describes a unique way of celebrating the 4th of July in her book, Happy Birthday to US! The story takes place in a charming town filled with parades, music, and dancing. That same day, an adorable little boy celebrates his birthday. He describes...

A Barnyard Christmas by Donna L. Martin is a fresh-off-the-farm take on The Night Before Christmas. You will not find any humans starring in this tale, but rather, pigs, sheep, and chickens are just a few of the characters. There’s even a border collie featured,...

I Drove My Bed to Grandma’s House by Carolyn Huizinga Mills is the story of a boy named Lex who absolutely does not want to take his afternoon nap. His mother says, “Sleep tight,” but instead of drifting off as she hopes, he begins to...

I Spy by Hazem Nassar is a children's picture book in which a little girl, Amira, has her play interrupted by the horrors of war. Amira is on a swing among fruit trees, in what is described as her safe place, beyond the sounds of...

A Gentle Whisper by Kirthana J. Fanning and Ellen Kolman is a simply delightful Christian children's picture book. Eli's grandma is on her way to his house for a month-long visit, and he knows they will have a lot of fun together. Eli loves to...

Everyone Knows My Name by Cindy Green-Helmer is a cute kids’ picture book about the trials of going to school. Six-year-old Tucker doesn’t want to go to school. He doesn’t know anyone, and he can already write his own name and count, so why does...