A Puppy's Tale is a heartfelt children's picture book written by Grant Merritt, with illustrations by Elena Ciolacu. The story follows a lonely, fluffy dog named Achilles, who yearns for love and a place to call home. One day, he meets Evan, a young boy...

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...

Tandem for Two: A Tale of Twinship by Tami Ullom is a sweet children’s picture book. The story shares the story of two sisters who are identical twins. Taking readers along for the ride, the fun rhyming tale shares a glimpse of what it is...

Storma’s Unexpected Adventure is a children’s picture book by Gina Bayar. Storma the unicorn lived with her family in an enchanted forest. Each unicorn had a special magical power. Whenever Sorma wanted to go somewhere, she would close her eyes, imagine the places she wanted...

God's Love Is All Around is a faith-based children's picture book written by Misty Black, with illustrations by Gabby Correia. The book celebrates the omnipresence of God's love in everyday moments, nature, animals, music, and acts of kindness. It emphasizes that all of creation reflects...