Don’t Be Mean to 13 by Douglas Harris is an exploration of superstitions, particularly the fear of the number thirteen and Friday the 13th. Written in a lighthearted tone, it aims to demystify these irrational beliefs and encourage readers, especially older children, to think critically...

Dad You Are My Influencer, written by Barbara Pinke and illustrated by Orhan Ates, champions the importance of dads and those fatherly lessons. It celebrates fatherhood and its role in nurturing. This book shares what one child’s father does for her: teach, support, listen, and...

Dogfish and the Gift of Inclusion is a children’s picture book written by Rita Reed, with illustrations by Craig Cartwright. The story follows Dogfish, who has been invited to celebrate his friend Wally the Whale Shark’s birthday in Los Cabos, Mexico. Excited about the invitation,...

Dinosaur Friends Forever by K.A. Mulenga is a heartfelt children's picture book set in the enchanting land of Dinoville. The story follows Trixie the Triceratops, Brad the Brachiosaurus, and their new friend Stan the Stegosaurus, who once felt lonely and sad. Together, the three friends...

Drew's Big Buff Brain by Drew Dennis and John Denny is a heartfelt story about Drew, a young boy who wants to make his brain smarter. While Drew loves having fun, he often finds that when he thinks too much, his brain gets tired. Realizing...

Definitely (A Story of Kindness and Empathy), written by Sara Brown and illustrated by Anastasia Dragunova, is a children’s book on school life that would appeal most to an audience of parents and young children. Mathew is a young boy who is excited about school,...

Deaf Ghosts Demystify Middle School: True Biz! by Deborah Love follows Molly, a Deaf seventh grader as she grows into her identity, school life, and relationships. At the start of the year, she struggles with her interpreter, Mrs. Heart, and rejects the need for support,...

Daddy Is Different Like That is the second book in the Daddy Like That Series by Mary McMahon and Jennifer Bucciero Boyles. Rachael and Laura marvel at the way their father says and does things. He has "Big L", or lasagna, for lunch and can...

Dax to the Max: Blah Blah Blobs vs. Power Pods by Scott Feld is a captivating children’s chapter book that embarks on a journey with Dax, a young boy grappling with self-doubt and fear. Through imaginative storytelling and lively characters, Dax confronts his “stinky blobs”...

Danny’s Day In Heaven by Marie Antoinette Kelly is a beautifully written book for children explaining the concept of death in the most wonderful way. Death is not something that adults are inclined to speak to children about; we would much rather shelter them. But...