Meet Able, a young boy who approaches life from a different angle. He has autism. I refuse to use “disabled” for children and adults who have disorders that limit their abilities. Because they can do much, I prefer using the term “differently-abled.” For example, my...

My Shoebox, written by Laura Fleming and illustrated by David Gnass, is a children's picture book that revolves around a child and the special birthday shoebox he received. The book begins at a birthday party where a small child is gifted with an empty shoebox...

Where Did Grandpa Go? (Grandpa's Stories) by Mrs. D. is an amusing and adventurous book for young children. A young boy tells the story of how his Grandpa is always disappearing. It all starts when the boy's Grandma asks Grandpa to go to the ice...

Learning about other cultures allows us to broaden our perspective and fosters our empathy and curiosity. It also helps us to understand different viewpoints around the world. Let's Celebrate 5 Days of Diwali! will give children useful information in the form of a story. Diwali...

Sometimes When I’m Bored, written by Deborah Serani, Psy.D. and beautifully illustrated by Kyra Teis, is told in the first person by a little boy who is old enough to know what boredom is but too young to know how to deal with it. He...

My Big Notebook: It's About Me with a Little Help from My Friend JC by Carla A. Carlisle and Quadasia Prescod is a fabulous non-fiction book for young kids, particularly those in elementary school who will relate to JC. It is made up of four...

Flowers, sun, and bright blue skies can all be found in Elissa Kerr's beautiful new children's book Sunkissed. Kerr has written a charming story about gardening and a little girl following in her mother's footsteps. As the weather warms up, the girl and her dog...

Which Cape Will I Wear Today? by Kiara Berry is a delightful and imaginative little story about cultivating self-esteem in young children. The story opens with a layman’s definition of self-esteem, which is feeling good about the type of person you choose to be. It...

Mother's Love, written by Diana Aleksandrova and illustrated by Svilen Dimitrov, is a children's picture book that places a reader in the intimate setting of a mother connecting with and expressing her love for her child. The book is written in a rhythmic, lyrical format....

“Yes, you can!” This simple statement sums up the idea behind Making a Difference: An Inspirational Book About Kids Changing the World! from the Young Change Makers series by Stacy C. Bauer. The book emphasizes that no matter how young you are, you can make...