In Orphanland by Lauren Fischer, when Willa Johnson was seven years old, she moved to the Southern Ohio Children's Home, a special place for orphans. She, like most of the children there, moved to the orphanage because their parents died of an opioid overdose. Unfortunately,...

Orangey and Ricky: Country Cat, City Cat by Carole Coplan explores friendship, adventure, and the discovery of one's true place in the world. The story follows two very different cats—Ricky, a proud and sleek Abyssinian city cat, and Orangey, a scrappy, wild barn cat with...

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is complicated, and accompanying children through this process requires special care. Our Garden of Friendship by Jennifer Rogers is about two best friends, Maya and Ava. They love playing in the park, so they agree to have...

Olivia the Brave by Lindsey Young is a lovely children's book about anxiety and worry. It follows Olivia, an eight-year-old girl with many interests. She loves to make up songs, dance, play hide-and-seek with her brother, and play with her dog. She also enjoys reading...

Once Upon Another Fairy Tail by Greg McGoon is a heartfelt and imaginative journey that blends beloved fairy tale characters into an adventure centered around an aging dog named Oliver. The story opens with Oliver, once full of boundless energy, now moving more slowly and...

Our Song, Our Voice by Tuula Pere is a heartwarming story that follows Sisu, a little golden crow who belongs to a special flock of birds facing extinction. Their valley is under threat as machines knock down trees, destroying the birds' homes and food sources....

Ouch! More Than a Word is a children’s picture book written by Katherine Lockwood with illustrations by Evgeniya Erokhina. It tells the story of Harrison, a chipmunk with Moebius syndrome, a craniofacial difference that affects the movement of his face. When Harrison tells his schoolmate...

Buck, Colt, Cash, Annie, Cora, Addie, Brit, and Cooper are well-known in the neighborhood. Together, they play and lend a hand whenever they can. They are so popular that everyone calls them the Oak Street friends. This time, they want to plan a celebration to...

Olaf and Essex is a work of fiction in the fantasy, adventure, and drama genres. Penned by author Patti Calkosz, it is intended for young readers in the middle-grade age range and has some scenes of mild violence and mentions of death. In an alternate...

One Tough Cookie 2 by Sean Cusack is a kids' illustrated action tale. Super Chip is back. The Big Bad Bully Fish is sitting in jail with his friends while our chocolate chip cookie superhero spends his days being a superhero. Big Bad Bully Fish...