Tey Van Jaarsveld teaches young readers about love and empathy in Duke and Leia. Leia is a big, sweet dog. But one day, her owner had to say goodbye to her for a while to perform his military service. He leaves her in the care...

D. Fairfax’s Dad Datron’s Truck Safety Zone introduces young readers to a heartfelt story with an important message about safety. Dason, eleven, and Daelon, six, lived with their dad, Datron, on Fairfax Lane. Dason and Daelon loved big trucks, and Datron taught them to be...

Deadpan by Harold Eppley offers readers a glimpse into the life of Jackson, a 12-year-old boy navigating the challenges of middle school, family dynamics, and living with Moebius Syndrome. Written in free verse, the story captures the raw emotions and experiences of a young boy...

Dinos Love Donuts 2: The Rise of the Yeast by Ben Okon is a children’s picture book that takes readers inside the world of dinosaurs, where they cannot get enough of those scrumptious donuts. The dinosaurs are so excited when they see what they believe...

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,...