Kasanova: Lost in Love by Royal Baysinger tells the tale of a lonely Australian koala who has grown weary of his solitary life in a gum tree. He was smitten by a kangaroo eating under a eucalyptus tree nearby, but the lady kangaroo eventually hopped...

Ella Learns to Dance by Stenetta S Anthony is an inspiring picture book for young children. Ella the elephant loves to watch ballet on TV. She loves the way the dancers twirl and dance so effortlessly. Ella decides she is going to take a class...

We tend to remember firsts. Most people remember their first pet, first grade, car, etc. Samina Parkar shares the story of Noah’s first trip to the zoo in My First Trip to the Zoo (Kid's First Experiences). Samina starts this book with a coloring page....

Duke, written by Rita Mendoza and illustrated by Curtis Craighead, is a modern-day folktale about a well-mannered rabbit who insisted on having a complete table setting for his lunch. The problem is, by the time he finishes the setup, he's left with no more time...

Dad Is My Best Friend by Kerice K. Robinson and illustrated by Kavion Robinson tells the story of the beautiful relationship between a father and daughter. Our narrator Angela is a young girl who proudly proclaims that her dad is her best friend. She then...

My Baby Slime by Sonya Annita Song and Rohini Shrivastava is a rhyming picture book about learning to be assertive. We dive into this topic with some unexpected guides: a young boy and his adorable pet slime. The boy narrates the story of his adventures...

Neela's Reflection by Ariel Zylberberg is about a little blue firefly. Neela is frustrated and full of self-doubt. Whatever she seems to try doesn't quite work or measure up in her eyes. She feels like all the other fireflies are more unusual or accomplished than...

Nora is a compassionate girl with a big heart. She feels enormous love inside and around her but doesn't know how to express her feelings. Nora is so grateful to her mom for the brownies she made. Nora tries to write to her mom about...

Patricia Allieri and Stella Maris’s Aqua Paws is a beautiful picture book with some powerful themes. Aqua Paws the cat loves playing at the beach with his sea turtle friend, Purple Beak. However, Aqua Paws is terrified of being pinched by a crab. Purple Beak...

Hide and Seek Alphabet: With Australian Animals by Anna Finch introduces young readers to many animals found in Australia. From birds to amphibians and mammals, we are acquainted with many new creatures that live on the continent. Some are well-known, while others are less familiar....