The Day the Sky Went Away by Ellen Paton is a charming little tale about friendship, longing, and imagination. One day Huxley the bush baby wakes up to discover that the beautiful blue sky has disappeared. There are no clouds and sun during the day,...

In The Only Me by Marissa Bader, we are introduced to a set of twins that couldn’t be more different. Stella loves to dress up in frilly dresses and outfits while her sister is more of a tomboy and prefers to wear t-shirts and leggings....

In Rocket: The Miniature Morgan Horse, Ellen F. Feld presents a dilemma. What do you name a pony that bolts like lightning and has difficulty coming to a stop? Rocket seems like a good enough name, and it certainly describes the Shetland pony, Diva’s energetic...

Empowerment of girls begins with education and self-acceptance. Every girl of color should be able to present an engaging smile and be proud of her hair because this is a step towards gender equality and the acceptance of cultural diversity. Little Black Girl is a...

Novo the Space Robot: How to Shrink the Doubt Monsters by Charly Froh is about an anthropomorphic robot from the planet Infinita. The robot and his planet have a big problem because “doubt monsters” have arrived from the planet Worria, causing residents to develop self-doubt....

In the adventure-filled picture book, Novo the Space Robot: How to Solve the Mystery of Crying by Charly Froh, a space robot learns how to identify his emotions and use tears and talking to heal. Every Monday, Novo travels from his home in Planet Infinita...

I Don’t Want to Be Fancy is a delightfully expressive story about the struggle against being forced to conform to social expectations. The narrator shares how she dislikes everything about being “fancy,” from uncomfortable dresses and accessories to delicate nails and hairstyles. However, her hatred...

A Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom is a children’s picture book about an older sister named Sue who is trying to describe what a monster is and how it looks to her younger sister Meg, who is blind. At every turn of the page,...

Blessed with Ducks by Tristan Mowrey is a delightful story about being stuck at home, and discovering a mama mallard has made a nest in their flower garden. At first, Tristan documented Mama Mallard, whom he names Molly. He took a picture of her in...

An affirmation is a positive declaration that you can say out loud to yourself. If children repeat an affirmation daily, it allows them to view themselves more positively. These phrases will help them feel more confident at school, at home, and with their friends. Some...