Special by Nancy F. Goodfellow is a well-written book that offers children the value of true friendship that goes beyond physical or intellectual disabilities or differences. This book is written from the perspective of two best friends, Madison and Meg. Meg has Down syndrome and...

Snout by Kelley M Likes is a children’s book that follows Snout, Fire Engine 74, and his captain, Paulie. Together, they work hard putting out city fires, rescuing cats from trees, leading every parade, and even being the stars of the Touch-A-Truck event. But one...

In Orphanland by Lauren Fischer, when Willa Johnson was seven years old, she moved to the Southern Ohio Children's Home, a special place for orphans. She, like most of the children there, moved to the orphanage because their parents died of an opioid overdose. Unfortunately,...

Mr. Wiz and the New Friend by Alex Stears is the second Mr. Wiz story. Mr. Wiz is not the best wizard in the world because his spells keep going wrong – with hilarious consequences. This time, Mr. Wiz is feeling lonely and decides he...

A Rainbow Adventure: Learning the Colours of the Rainbow by Mara Mae takes young readers on a whimsical journey through a vibrant world where colors come alive and dreams can come true. Guided by a cheerful rainbow, the adventurers travel through the lively places of...

Thousands of stars are born every second. In Room Enough for All by Christopher DeLuca, young readers are invited to look up at the night sky and meet the North Star, the brightest star in a sky filled with bright stars. She yearns to know...

Cody’s Whisper by Malia Grace is a gentle story about a young coyote named Cody who feels overwhelmed by the noisy school around him and struggles to fit in. Longing for a safe haven, he slips into the forest, where he follows the hushed call...

Orangey and Ricky: Country Cat, City Cat by Carole Coplan explores friendship, adventure, and the discovery of one's true place in the world. The story follows two very different cats—Ricky, a proud and sleek Abyssinian city cat, and Orangey, a scrappy, wild barn cat with...

Where the Trees Speak by Beeze Louize is a heartwarming story that combines themes of empathy, nature, and the importance of considering others' needs. The story follows a young boy who embarks on a summer adventure to build the biggest fort he can imagine. Armed...

In Mommy Mayor by Janneke House, a young girl named Mary takes on the important role of Special Playground Assistant for her neighborhood. As she explores all her favorite areas of the playground, she discovers it’s in pretty bad shape, with issues like a broken...