Edgar’s Christmas Wish by G.R. Saunders is a touching picture book about a little evergreen named Edgar, whose dream is to become a Christmas tree. He wants to know what he must do to be chosen, so he turns to some of his peers for...

Maddie: A Little Ghost with a Secret by Cindy J. Vanous is a lovely, lighthearted must-have children's picture book about a friendly ghost. Maddie lives in a town that was once filled with people but is now abandoned and in ruins. She and all the other ghosts are not...

The fascinating color-changing power of chameleons turns into a charming, vibrant story in The Chameleon Who Couldn’t Change Colors by author and illustrator Nielle P. Marques. Deep in a lush, tropical forest, Frilly is a chameleon who laments her inability to shift beyond various shades...

Thankful Over the Clouds with Asha is a children’s picture book written and illustrated by the Bartel family. The story follows Asha, a young girl who bonds with a turkey over the fact that they both miss their families. The turkey explains that he cannot...

Radical Ray: A Father's Return by Bobbi Chegwyn explores the complexities of family, identity, and the power of love. The book follows nine-year-old Ray Roxby as he navigates the unexpected return of his estranged father, Matthew, and embarks on a school project called The Heritage...

Amie White presents a beautiful story about loving pets in A Friend for Hope. The story is about Zoe, a nine-year-old girl. One day, her parents notice that she seems lonely. To cheer her up, they take her to the animal shelter and let her...

A Service Dog for Paige by Peggy Griffith introduces young readers to the bond between a Librarian and a service animal while gently teaching them about disability awareness. The story focuses on Paige, whose daily challenges are eased when she is paired with a specially...

One summer holiday, Beth found a puppy, Winnie, and Winnie found Beth. They had a beautiful bond. All summer, they did everything together—eating, playing, sleeping. Then school resumed, and Beth left for school that morning. Winnie waited, called, and searched for Beth, but there was...

It’s Amazing to Be Eight by Emma Meyer is a warm and funny chapter book that follows a girl named Mona as she navigates the ups and downs of being eight years old. It begins on her birthday as she is opening presents. Her...

Let’s Celebrate! A Child's Journey Through Grief, Book 3 by Ta'Shay Mason follows the emotional path of a young girl, Jazmine, as she faces life after losing her father. The book explores grief, love, and healing, providing a gentle story for children and families going...