The Samurai's Gift by Kristi Shimada is part fable and part self-help book for kids. Yoshi is a young Japanese boy who is suffering from asthma and the flu. His father is reading him his favorite book about samurai warriors until finally, Yoshi falls asleep,...

There’s so much to see and do every day, no matter the weather or the situation. Kitty is very inquisitive and enjoys playing and counting her blessings, even when it’s stormy. She feels so blessed and counts on her “paw-claws.” Everything is part of her...

Skimmer & Birdy: Let's Help Nell by Carrie Turley is a colorful children's picture story. Skimmer and Birdy are two elephants who simply love life. They have positive, happy attitudes and are alert to those around them. So along comes Nell, the giraffe with a...

This is Me Now... by Ms. Kimms is a sweet story about a robot learning how to accept herself, have confidence, and find her inner strength. One day, Diane is playing ball with her friends when she falls and damages one of her arms, causing...

Did you know that there is a power in love and friendship, a healing power? Eli, the moon elf, must go on a mystical, magical journey to find herself and this power of love and friendship. Her best friend, Luna’s baby, has turned into hard...

Books on childhood milestones are always popular. Justine Avery’s new book, You Can’t Wear Panties!, is a fun, unique twist on potty training for girls. Unlike most potty training books, this one focuses on the goal of wearing something other than diapers. This chant-along book...

The Lion in Your Heart, written by R.C. Chizhov and illustrated by Anil Yap, is a picture book for children aged 3 to 8. It addresses the fear young children experience when faced with unaccustomed places, unfamiliar things, and unexpected events. The text is divided...

Earl was different from all the other sharks in the ocean. While the others scared people and ate everything in sight, he played fun games with his friends. One day, Crusher and his mean shark friends surrounded Earl, telling him he needed to “Chomp, Rip...

My Day With Grandma by Reesa Shayne is about a little boy who loves it when his grandmother comes to visit or babysit him. When she’s over, there are so many things that they’ll be able to do. The boy loves having his grandma all...

A Home for Amare by Rupamanjari Majumder is a children's picture book that follows a young black rhinoceros named Amare who is searching for a safe and loving habitat. The book begins in Northern Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, where Amare and critically endangered black rhinos...