In the playful holiday picture book Santa Loves Snow Cones, author Ben Okon flips the script on what we all thought we knew about Saint Nick’s favorite snacks. The story reveals that even though everyone leaves out cookies, what Santa actually craves is a plain...

In the bilingual children's book Oscar the Axolotl, Yellow Duck Press takes us on a vibrant trip to Mexico to meet a cheerful little pink amphibian. The story follows Oscar as he navigates daily life with his wonderful family—his hardworking dad at the clay factory,...

A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure by Davon Miller follows three zebra friends whose ordinary ride home from school quickly turns into an imaginative journey when their bus runs out of gas. Instead of stopping the trip, Chris, the bus driver, finds creative...

In the busy, bright world of Dinosaur Cookbook: Tyrannosaurus Tacos by Chef Seff, a quiet prehistoric neighborhood turns into a giant outdoor kitchen as a community of dinosaurs joins forces for taco night. The story doesn't just stick to one main character. Instead, it follows...

It’s actually pretty rare to find a children’s book that manages to be this educational while staying so moving, but My Brother's Voice by Kim Luskleet really hits the mark. This story about Sam and his brother Scott—who is Autistic and non-verbal—is an absolute must...

Through the Garden Gate by Sharon Rose follows Miles, a young boy who expects a slow, boring summer's day. But his mom talks him into going next door to help Miss Mary in her garden. He isn’t too excited at first, but the thought of...

Easy-Peasy Birthday Cake That Even Little Ones Can Make by Tatiana Bell is a fun children’s picture book. It follows the activities of three kids who decide to make their mom's special day a memorable one. The three kids, without any experience, enter the kitchen...

Getting Ready for a Tornado by Fei Zheng-Ward is a children’s book that talks about tornadoes and how children can stay safe if one appears. It explains that tornadoes are spinning windstorms that look like funnels reaching down from the sky. Some tornadoes are thin...

Reading Shmeading Stinkin' Reading by Nat Gibson is about Benji, a little boy who loves stories but struggles to read them on his own. For children with dyslexia, learning can often be discouraging, and their confidence may quickly begin to decline. Benji understands this feeling...

Danny Can Read by Diana Paola Navarro Gomez follows two dinosaur siblings, Danny and Lily, who are also best friends. They love spending time together, and with their pet parrot, Poli, they enjoy going picnicking and dancing. Danny and Lily have always worked as a...