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...

In The Backyard Detectives: Operation Family Mystery by Christal Majestic, readers are introduced to siblings Rose and Jacob, who wake up in the night because they hear whispering downstairs. Out of curiosity, they quietly eavesdrop on their parents’ conversation, and to their dismay, they hear...

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....

Every day feels like an endless struggle for ten-year-old Simon. Whether at school or home, he has to deal with taunts and harsh comments from classmates on the playground, awkward accusations from his teacher in class, or unreasonable expectations from parents who seem to care...

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...