Sea Star Cookies: Fearful Fergus Learns Water Safety is a charming children’s picture book written by Sarah Chaires, with illustrations by Elizabeth Tortora. The story follows Fergus, a cautious puppy, as he learns about swimming safety from his mom. When Fergus’ mom takes him to...

Have you ever wondered what adventures can be had if you went outside your normal boundaries? In Robbie the Robot Vacuum and His Big Adventure by Sara Biggs, you can join Robbie as he experiences his first adventure outside his house. Of course, Robbie loved...

Anger and the Birthday Battle is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Cynthia Spellman. The story follows Tessa, a young girl who hopes for a new piano on her birthday. When she comes downstairs to celebrate, she finds her family in the kitchen,...

The Case of the Missing Pink Piggy by Linda Harkey is a lovely children's picture book. It follows two German Shepherd dogs and their little friend, a pack rat, in their search for a missing toy. Nini is upset because she can't find her favorite...

Have you ever wondered why some ladybugs have spots and some don’t? Dot’s Spots by Lisa Mueller answers that very question, but in a non-scientific way. Readers are introduced to Dot, who asks her mother why she doesn’t have spots like her. Her mother tells...

Sploot: Two Squirrels, One Mission is a children's book by SaDonna Heathman that follows two squirrels who are battling a scorching summer day. Perched in a tree, they discover "splooting"—sprawling flat to cool off—and soon go on a quest to find the perfect splooting spot....

Zuma's Magical Balloon is a heartwarming children’s picture storybook written and illustrated by Maile Navarro. It follows a young girl named Zuma, who has a special love for balloons. To her, balloons are magical with their bright colors and various shapes, and she enjoys watching...

Jesus Loves Me This Much! by Christine L. Henderson is a joyful and reassuring picture book that shares the timeless truth of Jesus’s unconditional love in a way that is simple, engaging, and heartfelt for young readers. Loosely based on the Psalms, this story uses...

Have you ever wondered why flowers have so many beautiful colors? In How Flowers Got Their Colors by Scott Sollers, that question leads young readers on a magical journey filled with rainbows, dreams, and one very determined shepherd. He longs to bring the vibrant colors...

Getting Ready for an Earthquake: A Fun and Empowering Guide to Earthquake Safety for Kids by Fei Zheng-Ward is a very important and timely book for pre-school children, but older kids can also learn important lessons from it. It starts out by explaining why and...