The Magical Genes: Indigenous Peoples’ Day Activity Book by Susan Lorraine Kadera is an educational workbook. Rather than telling a story, the book offers hands-on activities and plain language to help children begin to understand and respect Native American culture. The activities are varied. There...

The Holy Ghost is Like a Blanket by Annalisa Hall introduces children to the Holy Ghost with simple, everyday comparisons. The book takes objects children know, like a blanket, a dove, the wind, a flashlight, or even a rose, and uses them to help kids...

Tyree and the Not-So-Green Monkeys by Gillian Joseph is a fun and educational picture book for children. Tyree and his family flew to a holiday resort where the sun shone all day long. Upon meeting the hotel guide, Tyree was told that green monkeys...

The Wishbone by Adolphus Adams is a sweet children’s picture book that tells a story set over three days. As Marcus’ mother begins to prepare Thanksgiving dinner, she removes the turkey’s wishbone. Placing the wishbone on the mantle to dry, she teaches Marcus the tradition...

The Tale of the Boy Who Could Stop Time by Lance Lee follows Peter, a sensitive ten-year-old boy who loves to write and has an unusual talent for running, but school isn't easy for him. He's bullied often, and things at home have been hard...

In Talk Me a Story about Moon Rabbit by Michelle Myers, a young girl named Shelly finds her day-to-day life changing after dealing with some painful bullying at school because of her Korean heritage. Whenever things get tough, she holds on to Lammie, a plush...

In The Brave Fuzzy: A Microbiome Story by Eliana Miao and Pen & Pipette, the reader will learn two messages about microbiomes and their impact on your health while reflecting on connection and diversity. Did you know that your body is a well-oiled machine that...

The Birthday Triplets and the Pony Race Adventure, written by Kelly Tooman, is a whimsical and adventurous picture book for young children. The triplets are heading to Granny Rosie’s factory, where only the best fun can be had. They go inside, and their eyes widen...

In That’s What My Dad Is Like by Angela Garcia, a young girl describes her father’s funny and loving way of moving through his life each day. In the mornings, he wakes the children by banging pots and pans. The daughter describes it as “like...

The Magical Tram by Hayley Frazer follows Clem, a conductor with many jobs who brings the reader along as a newcomer while he and his old friend, a dog, ride a tram that can wander through his memories. The tram takes them to different moments...