The Green Pumpkin by Jen Kennedy tells the story of Emmy, a girl who goes on a school trip to a farm. Soon, there will be a pumpkin contest, so Farmer Jim lets each student take one. Everyone runs to get theirs, always choosing the...

In Pam Sears's Leo’s First Field Trip, a young boy reaches a major childhood milestone. We watch little Leo get on a school bus for his first-ever National Park visit. Joined by his parents, friends, and teacher, Leo tours the wilderness with a diligent park...

Some of life's biggest lessons come from the simplest stories. In The Red Letters: Parables from the Gospel of Matthew, Angela Fincham introduces young learners to some of Jesus's best-known parables and their lessons. The book begins by defining what a parable is, using language...

DeAnn Spellman’s James & Jolene Visit the Queen tracks two well-dressed kids who head out for a whirlwind vacation across London. The story begins with James and Jolene arriving at Buckingham Palace, where they stop to admire the silent royal guards standing on duty. From...

Fun Day With Misa is a children’s book written in both English and Spanish by Mireya Saldua. Misa is a playful, miniature Australian puppy whose name means 'beautiful bloom' in Japanese. This playful puppy is loved by her mom and dad and adored by her...

Look Up! A Story About Changing Your Perspective by Izzy B. is a warm children’s picture book about learning to be thankful. Gramm is a grumpy ant who has made his home in a thorn. He complains about everything. One day, a mouse, a...

Reading can be so much fun, and it helps you learn a lot. In Terrie Sizemore’s Look at Me! I Can Read!, a little girl explores the wonderful possibilities found in books. First, she enjoys pictures that inspire her to learn more. Then she learns...

Jo-Jo Soars and Scores by Jon Selzer is the second book in the Jo-Jo’s Art Adventures series. Jo-Jo is an athletic duck-billed platypus who loves playing lacrosse. But when he joins a team, his short legs let him down, and his teammates tease him. Doubts...

In Izzy B’s The Way Home, a core group of animals – a bear, squirrel, and rabbit - seek a new home of abundance. The land they currently inhabit can no longer support life. Their survival depends on reaching this new place. In the distance,...

Hoodwinked: A Deer Mouse Tale of Courage is a children’s picture book written by Carolyn McBee with illustrations by Lily Boen. It follows the unexpected adventure of Clarence Rodentia, a deer mouse who wishes to return home. On Clarence’s 35th day (Independence Day), he ventures...