Finding a Sport for Hector is a picture book by David ZM Allison. Nine-year-old Hector loved sports and wanted to play on a team, but he was clumsy with extra-long arms and knobby feet. He tried baseball, but when he threw a ball, it seemed...

Lady Needed Space is a heartwarming children's picture book written by Audrey Weatherstone with illustrations by Natalia Logvanova. The story follows an adorable dog who was rescued on a rainy day along Nine Mile Road. The rescuer, Lily, named her Nine Mile Lady and took...

The Mystery of Turtle Island by Terre J. Peterson is a children's picture book that follows the adventure of four turtle friends: Terre, Dawn, Lani, and Paton. The group loves to play on the sandy beaches of their cherished home, L'Islet a Caret, Turtle Island....

The Boy Who Talked to the Moon is a children's picture book written by Lawrence Deary, with illustrations by Leighanna Martin. The story follows Bernie, a young boy who has a deep love for the night sky, especially the moon. He often wonders about its...

Yenta Claus by David Ross is a lively little children’s book that blends Christmas and Hanukkah traditions through the voice of Yenta Claus, a Jewish grandmother-like version of Santa. Narrated in a stream of lively Yiddish-infused banter, Yenta Claus prepares for the holidays with characteristic...

Learning the alphabet is the groundwork for reading and writing. Ella Minnow P, written by Trisha Fleming and illustrated by Emanuela Mannello, is a sweet concept picture book focusing on learning the ABCs. The story begins on Ella’s first day of school. This is a...

Animal Antics ABC: Alphabet Rhyming A to Z by Lisa Ayotte is a delightful cavort through the alphabet that combines rhyme, humor, and photography to make learning letters fun and memorable. Each letter introduces new animals engaging in humorous and often unexpected activities, from aardvarks...

Little Bear and the Big Hole is a children’s picture book written by Jennifer Seal, with illustrations by Mirjam Siim. The story follows Little Bear, who is deeply affected by the death of his father. He often sits by a large hole, filled with the...

Thank You Pine Street by Cynthia Centerbar is a heartfelt and charming picture book told from the perspective of a young child saying goodbye to a beloved preschool. Written as a thank-you letter to the teachers and staff, the story beautifully captures the many small...

Are You Bored? is a joyful, clever, and beautifully illustrated book that I wholeheartedly recommend to parents, grandparents, and educators alike. If I were teaching younger children (mine are senior high school students), it would find a place of honor in my classroom library. In...