Daisy is Shy, and That’s Okay by Lindsay DeRollo is a picture book dedicated to those who are quiet and shy. It tells the story of Daisy, a polar bear who is very quiet and shy. She has a best friend, Penelope, who is extroverted...

Chico, by Cheryl Spears Waugh, is a story told in the first person from the standpoint of a young calf by that name. The book opens with Chico in trouble because he is an orphan. But he finds a home and becomes good friends with...

My Summer Skin is Radiant is a children’s picture book written by Tiffany Obeng with illustrations by Katarina Stevanović. The story follows a small boy and girl as they enjoy their summer vacation, capturing the beauty of summer by highlighting playful activities like drawing, swimming,...

Kona and the Lumpy Bumps by Carly Major is a heartwarming children's book that gently addresses the challenges of sensory sensitivities and anxieties. Through the story of Kona, a playful Pitbull with an unusual obsession for having his blanket perfectly smooth, young readers are introduced...

I’m Different, So What?! by ID Simpson is an engaging and uplifting book that encourages readers, particularly young ones, to embrace their individuality and celebrate what makes them unique. The book delivers a positive message about self-acceptance and confidence through simple but meaningful affirmations. The...

Ouch! More Than a Word is a children’s picture book written by Katherine Lockwood with illustrations by Evgeniya Erokhina. It tells the story of Harrison, a chipmunk with Moebius syndrome, a craniofacial difference that affects the movement of his face. When Harrison tells his schoolmate...

The False Queen is a fitting title for this fable by Tuula Pere. One drizzly morning, Viola steps onto Swing Island, wearing a white lace dress and a toy crown, and by midday, the little fairy island population had convinced itself that a queen from...

Katie Otey beautifully and humorously captures the struggles of growing up with siblings, especially when they have differing personalities, as is often the case, in this endearing, illustrated children’s book, Izzy’s (Almost) Epic Day. Izzy is an eleven-year-old sixth grader with an overactive imagination that...

Mealtime at the Zoo by James Williamson is a lovely children’s book with adorable and colorful illustrations by Ayesha Masood. James, the quirky monkey butler, serves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and much more to an eclectic array of zoo animals. The pictures are delightful...

The Night Sky Lined with Silver by Yvonne David is a heartwarming children's story set in the winter of 1938. When a snowstorm interrupts the Bieman Buddies' sledding adventure, they take refuge in a train station alongside Major Morris and his golden retriever, Honey. As...