I welcome any creative work that gives parents a tool to talk to their children about something difficult to articulate, and Kirsten L Henry has done this with her new book Quieting Hazel’s Heart. I can’t remember with great accuracy the first time I felt...

Jodie Sealy is on a quest for self-discovery. But according to her Grandmomma Helen, Jodie is full of “sass and vinegar.” In Saint Agnes’ Garden, Diana Lynn Klueh tells the story of a young girl's struggle to become a rose instead of a dandelion. Grandmomma...

Have You Ever Thanked Your Nose? Growing Gratitude for Children by Jacqui Letran is a delightful and charming tale centered around a young girl's conversation with her nose. Throughout the story, the girl explores all the wonderful things she can experience through her nose, from...

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...

A Story About a Father & Son: Two Points of View, One Story by Sachiko Otohata and Brendyn Zachary is a powerful coming-of-age story, a grown-up story, and yes, partly a children’s tale as well. This unique book weaves together the perspectives of a father...

Do you know what an affirmation is? Jaimie does – it’s her positive way of starting each day. In Amarie Jelly’s Jaimie’s Magical Words, young Jaimie starts her day with these affirmations: “I am smart, I am kind, and I am ready for a great...

Alexander Finds A Home by Vicky Ann Meier is an adorable children’s book about Alexander, a sweet kitten with unique qualities who finds himself in a shelter after changes disrupt his farm home. The story follows Alexander's journey as he waits anxiously for someone to...

Playtime Clothes is written by Kim MacLean and illustrated by Tia Bates. A young boy’s room is as messy as can be. His clothes are all over the floor, some of his socks are behind the drapes, and his toys are watching from all over...

In Burger Planet by Shivangi Sharma, children will learn the importance of friendship and teamwork. Because of a misunderstanding, the citizens of Burger Planet decide to move away and join other planets, or even start their own. Will the Hungry Way ever be the same?...

Animal mothers care for their young, just like human mothers do. As well as feeding them and providing a warm place for them to live and grow, animal mothers must ensure that their young ones are safe and can survive in this “very wild world.”...