Tiny Liger by Sabrina Edralin is a well-written book that aims to help children develop self-love and build their self-esteem. Liger, an animal whose father is a lion and mother is a tiger, feels unhappy about its identity and wishes to be like other animals....

The Life of Tomato by Romilda Byrd is a charming story in the Second Chances in the Garden series. The life of a tomato is a fun one, from first growth right through to harvest. Our tomato has long dreamed of what he will become,...

Sometimes the biggest dreams belong to the smallest creatures. In The Biggest and Brightest Star in the Sea, written and illustrated by Chelsea Paulus, young readers are introduced to a determined sea star named Bellamy, with a dream that’s truly out of this world. He...

The Adventures of Lucky and Mr. Pickle: The Stormy Night by MJ Howson is a heartwarming tale that captures the bond between humans and their canine companions. The story follows Lucky, an aging three-legged dog, and Mr. Pickle, a spirited young pup, as they...

Told through the voices of young Tess and her grandfather Bruno, The Sun Will Shine Again is a powerful memoir written by his daughter, Cynthia Goldstein Monsour. It shares his memories of growing up Jewish in Austria during World War II from ages 3 to...

The Flowers in Grandma’s Garden: A Bailey and Buttons Story by Dr. Julie McDonnell, EdD, is a heartwarming tale that beautifully captures the journey of self-discovery and acceptance through the eyes of a young girl named Bailey. Illustrated by Clarice Diamantino, the book combines vibrant...

The Word Keeper by James Burnell is an insightful story that follows the Zumans of the Zoogan planet. They have lived together for many years, yet they still struggle to understand each other. Whenever one Zuman says something, the others hear something different, leading to...

The Wildflower by F. Bey is a heartwarming children's picture book about a small green wildflower that grows unexpectedly among radiant roses in a beautifully tended garden. At first, the meticulous gardener is irritated when he notices the wildflower blooming and begins pulling it out....

What if the Greek myth of Persephone and Demeter was retold not with gods and goddesses, but with a modern twist? That’s what Lance Lee has set out to do in The Tale of the Wicked Old Woman and the Very Nice ‘Beast’ of Crouch...

Featuring animals as main characters, Denise Danzo's Toadalina is a delightful children's adventure tale. When young Maddy discovers that the little frog doll she recently received as a gift can actually talk, she can hardly believe it. Maddy has asthma, which stops her from becoming...