During the forty-plus years I spent counseling people, one topic I constantly had to teach was the difference between wants and needs. Ben Barrowman teaches this concept to children in Parmesan Pig Saw What Was Needed. In this children’s book, Parmesan Pig learns that often...

Sometimes, people have a hard time with impulse control. This can happen due to several reasons, but it is especially prevalent in children suffering from ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, and other similar conditions. The Princess Who Can't Sit Still by Cherise Hurt...

No Wet Feet for Quincy by Renee Hayes is about a lovely duckling named Quincy who can't stand his feet being wet. Quincy struggles daily as geese and swans bully him for remaining on the shore of Dragonfly Pond. Quincy has friends and other ducks...

Klippe the Viking (Little Viking) by Bjorn Fyrre is a moving and inspirational children’s picture book about learning to love yourself and not be afraid to try new things. Klippe is a young Viking who feels out of place in her village. She’s struggling in...

Gus Goon Says Goon Morning by K.M. Walton is a children's story about Gus, a monster with three eyes and multiple limbs. Gus has a loving family and enjoys spending time with them. Unfortunately, because of his unusual appearance, most kids get scared when they...

Haisley's Birthday Money is an informative children’s picture book by Nycole Freer and Toni Anne Villegas. Illustrated by Seema Haider, it is designed to teach children financial literacy. It’s Haisley’s birthday and the family is ready to celebrate the special day with cakes, balloons, and...

Book of Bad Bargains, both written and illustrated by Laura Teste, is a lyrical children's book accompanied by original artwork in the line drawing style. The book is narrated in the first person by the eldest of two siblings who are bored after school in...

In Gregorina's Hair by Milagros Wallace, we learn that Gregorina has a problem. Her hair is curly and thick and impossible to style. Her mother tries, but she doesn’t always have the time. Her siblings make fun of her and she’s easily angered by the...

Barry Needs a Hug by Sean Fournier is a funny, quirky, and sweet story about learning to be comfortable with who you are. One day Barry the cactus realizes that he has never been hugged. Wanting to experience an embrace, Barry finds his friends and...

New House for Mouse by Fynisa Engler and Ryan Law is a picture book about foster care, learning to adapt, and being comfortable with difficult emotions. Mouse misses his mother when he goes to live at Mama Bunny’s foster home. His mood worsens when breakfast...