Book of Bad Bargains, both written and illustrated by Laura Teste, is a lyrical children's book accompanied by original artwork in the line drawing style. The book is narrated in the first person by the eldest of two siblings who are bored after school in...

Barry Needs a Hug by Sean Fournier is a funny, quirky, and sweet story about learning to be comfortable with who you are. One day Barry the cactus realizes that he has never been hugged. Wanting to experience an embrace, Barry finds his friends and...

Book of Bad Manners by Laura Teste is a book of the best bad manners you can imagine! Mom drops Jazz and her older brother off at Uncle Mark’s for dinner, leaving them with a reminder to use good manners. She also wants a full...

Jazz's brother is startled when he hears a loud bang from his sister’s room. Jazz is frustrated because she cannot find the right words for her homework. She needs to write an A-to-Z word list, but she wants it to be distinctive and special. The...

Beastie written by Rachelle Jones Smith and illustrated by Georgiana Grigoras is about the dangers of having a sleepless night. Kioni's mother tells her that if she does not sleep on time, she will turn into a beast the next morning. Unfortunately, Kioni does not...

Rub-a-dub-dub, it's time for some fun in the tub. Kathleen Gauer's Bathtime Fun! is a great choice to read before or after some time in the bathtub. This rhyming tale begins with Mom scrubbing the hair of her red-haired child. After the business of washing...

Baby Dragon’s Big Sneeze is a children’s book by Sheryl Bass. The book follows a baby dragon as he flies over a town. He seems carefree until he catches a bad cold that makes him sneeze, causing him to breathe fire onto the town. Conscious...

Self-confidence prepares children to face life's challenges. When they feel confident they can make new friends and tackle new opportunities. Part of the process is to learn how to show acceptance and appreciation for others despite their differences. Christine J. Logan promotes these ideas in...

Developing creativity will allow children to express themselves, form critical thinking, and solve problems. Be Careful What You Wish For by Erika M Szabo is the perfect choice to teach these ideas to young readers. The protagonist is a little girl named Emma, and for...

Back to Grandmom by Jessica D Adams is a fun and imaginative book for children. If you ever wondered what it would be like to travel back in time, then this book will be of interest to you. A young Janelle ponders the idea of...