In The Funniest Picture Book Ever: AKA Fartnado!, Derek Taylor Kent introduces young readers to a weird little town called Ha! Everything there is built around jokes, silliness, and honestly, some pretty bad manners. The town is full of strange characters, like Lonnie B. Lutz,...

In Mootsie and the Invasion of the Robot Vacuum by Barbara Eckholdt Johnstone, Mootsie is a hidden creature that lives beneath Riley’s bed, formed from the small remnants that gather in a room that no one cleans. Riley answers every order to tidy the space...

She Who Floats Above the Breeze by Jennifer Conklin is the third book in The Adventure Above series. It is a well-written book that takes young readers on an exciting adventure as two best friends embark on a journey of discovery. Anya and Breck embark...

The Mis-Adventure of Pepper & Salt by Liz Fahey introduces young readers to Pepper, a thoughtful little elephant who experiences emotions as colors, and his lively best friend, Salt, a gold-crested crane. Their day begins with curiosity when Pepper asks a playful question about Salt’s...

Salt & BB: The Blueberry Moon Rescue by Brittney Andreoni is a charming picture book that centers on friendship, kindness, and the power of belonging. The story unfolds on a magical night known as the Blueberry Moon, a rare celebration that takes place once every...

Shirley Murley is a little girl who loves her faithful dog, Trevor. In Su Murley’s Shirley Murley and Clever Trevor, the twosome is inseparable as Trevor is the ideal four-legged companion. There are many things that this clever dog can do: he is good on...

Unicorns Love Undies by Geoffrey Ward and Fei Zheng-Ward is a well-written book that educates children on potty training and personal hygiene. Urina is a cheerful unicorn ballerina who loves to dance; however, she has a problem that affects her dancing. Whenever her diaper gets...

A Delicious Dinosaur Pizza Counting Party by R. M. Smith opens with Jake the dinosaur deciding to throw a pizza party, and all his dinosaur friends are invited. As guests arrive with their favorite toppings, the simple cheese pie becomes a loaded creation. Some choices...

Are you happy, sad, or angry? Do you know what those words mean? In Animals Feeling Like Us by R. M. Smith, young readers meet a parade of animals who show different emotions in a fun, friendly way. Whether it’s the HAPPY Hippo flashing a...

Izzie tries to be invisible every day during Reading Circle, and she succeeds until the day Miss Mira, the teacher, calls on her to read a passage. Izzie froze. Soon, the class was giggling, and Izzie pleaded that Miss Mira skip her on the grounds...