Emily Swan and the Dream Pillow by Mary L. Peers follows eleven-year-old Emily and her parents, Sam and Heather. When Heather realizes that their busy lives leave little time for fun or imagination, she suggests that the family leave the city and move to a...

The King and the Ogre by William Joseph Birrell is 'A Book About Kindness, Caring, and Acceptance.' The great King Liam loves to look out over his town, watching the people go about their daily lives. Every year, he invites them all up to his...

Drew's Big Buff Brain by Drew Dennis and John Denny is a heartfelt story about Drew, a young boy who wants to make his brain smarter. While Drew loves having fun, he often finds that when he thinks too much, his brain gets tired. Realizing...

Definitely (A Story of Kindness and Empathy), written by Sara Brown and illustrated by Anastasia Dragunova, is a children’s book on school life that would appeal most to an audience of parents and young children. Mathew is a young boy who is excited about school,...

Waiting For You / Esperando Por Ti by Mikayla Ruvalcaba is a bilingual children's book depicting pregnancy in an age-appropriate way to help parents express their excitement and longing in the months leading up to the baby's arrival. It's a great book for young children,...

A Santa for Everyone, written and illustrated by Nicole Kimball Ostrowksi, shares a beautiful message about acceptance and unity. Children often wonder how Santa can appear or be portrayed in different ways. Santa explains how he may have light or dark skin, many colors of...

Puppies are adorable, but what if the puppy has big ears? Willie is a Yorkshire Terrier with one problem: exceptionally large ears. Clairmarie H. Field wrote Willie’s Gift to help children understand that the very thing that we often identify as odd can be the...

The Magic of Children: Reminders for a Happy Life by Jeanne Holmberg is a heartwarming children's picture book that celebrates the invaluable lessons adults can learn from children. While parents and guardians have the responsibility to nurture and raise kids to be kind and loving...

Hi! I’m Cher: I Go Everywhere! is a charming and thoughtfully crafted children’s book by Jane Enright, beautifully illustrated by Monica Joy and Asha Butler. The story follows Cher, a vivacious working dog who lives by the ocean and helps her owner, Jane, stay present...

Every day is a busy day for Benny. In Susan Montgomery’s Benny’s Big Heart, Benny sets out to visit the library to listen to children learning to read. They appreciate the calming effect of Benny’s presence. There are patients at the hospital who need to...