Tiny Bird by Sabrina Edralin is a heartwarming tale that beautifully captures the essence of courage, self-belief, and the unwavering support of family. The story follows Tiny Bird, a small and seemingly fragile hatchling, as he navigates his fears and doubts to achieve the monumental...

The Adventures of Peanut, Butter, Jelly, and Banana: Family Roots and Big Questions by Mariela G. George is a delightful and imaginative tale that blends humor, curiosity, and friendship into a charming narrative. The story follows four lovable food friends, Peanut, Butter, Jelly, and Banana,...

The Primary Colors by Morenike Euba Oyenusi is a thoughtful and timely story that uses a vibrant cast of colors to explore important themes like difference, fear, and acceptance. The book begins in a town where red, yellow, and blue live peacefully together; however, change...

The Adventures of Doodle and PewPew: Courageous Doodle is a heartwarming children’s picture book written by Eric Doane, with illustrations by Shehan Konthawardhana. A little girl who grew up surrounded by farm animals and her beloved family dog, Doodle, always dreamed of having a puppy...

Family heirlooms are often passed down through generations, carrying stories and memories of our forebears with them. The Magical Wooden Chair by Judy Haveson is a tale about such a family heirloom. Years and years ago, a seemingly simple wooden chair began its journey in...

The Night I Fought the Dark is a children's picture book written by Brian A. Quinn, featuring illustrations by Emily Hercock. The story follows a young boy who is afraid of the dark and going to bed. When eight o'clock strikes, his mother takes him...

The Lightning People Play by Tim Cummings is a young adult novel that mixes elements of magical realism with deeply grounded emotion. Kirby Renton is a 14-year-old boy trying to hold his family together. His younger brother Baxter suffers from intense seizures and begins talking...

The Not-So-Lazy Schwa by Yvette Manns, with vibrant illustrations by Ana K. Blu, is a delightful and educational phonics read-aloud that brings the often-overlooked “schwa” sound to life. Schwa, the main character, starts as a laid-back figure who doesn’t feel like he fits in with...

The Boy Who Talked to the Moon is a children's picture book written by Lawrence Deary, with illustrations by Leighanna Martin. The story follows Bernie, a young boy who has a deep love for the night sky, especially the moon. He often wonders about its...

Grandparents have a special role in children’s lives, before and after death. The Best Bunny: The Adventures of Lil Shen, written by Shenandoah Chefalo and illustrated by Alena Tkach, provides a gentle retrospective exploration of loss and grief. Lil Shen is struggling with the death...