I Spy by Hazem Nassar is a children's picture book in which a little girl, Amira, has her play interrupted by the horrors of war. Amira is on a swing among fruit trees, in what is described as her safe place, beyond the sounds of...

Isecas The Dream Cat and The Tides of Change is a children's fable by Preston Squire, with illustrations by Dixie Albanez. Isecas was a gift to young Hank — a promise that his wishes would come true. Hank is mostly content with his life and...

Peyton loves things like playing outside, swinging, and coloring with crayons, but she isn’t always happy. Sometimes she gets upset when her parents say no to her. As Peyton gets angry, she experiences intense emotions, which begin to fill her body. These elicit various reactions,...

Isaac and Boulder by Jo-Ann Scranton invites young audiences into a lively day when one child’s curiosity leads to unexpected adventure. Isaac is just setting out to play at the beach when he finds his way blocked by a gigantic boulder. It was never there...

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...

I Feel, I Learn, I Grow by Ana Stone is a warm, beautifully illustrated bilingual story that helps children understand and accept their emotions while showing parents how to guide them with love. The story follows a young boy who challenges outdated sayings about emotions...

How far can a parent’s love really reach? In I Love You to the Moon! by Ashley Hohmann, a bedtime conversation turns into a playful journey across the solar system. When Mom tells Alex she loves him all the way to the sun, Alex insists...

What does it really mean to be seven? For a spirited Adalyn in It’s Amazing to Be Seven by Emma Meyer, it’s a year of friendship hiccups, big feelings, and moments of unexpected bravery. Whether it’s her party going sideways, overcoming fear, feeling excluded, or...

I Love My Grandma: A Celebration of Grandmothers by Kelly Reddin is a well-written children's book that shows the impact of grandparents, particularly grandmothers, on the lives of young children. Reddin writes about various roles and activities they teach children, including swimming, knitting, fishing, gardening,...

In Imaginary Heroes by Michael Seidelman, twelve-year-old Matthew’s world is shaped by the challenges of Tourette Syndrome, leaving him isolated and targeted by relentless bullies. He is different and often struggles with loneliness. To escape the painful experience of being alone and bullied, he takes...