Dealing with the loss of a loved one is complicated, and accompanying children through this process requires special care. Our Garden of Friendship by Jennifer Rogers is about two best friends, Maya and Ava. They love playing in the park, so they agree to have...

In Milo's Big Beautiful Journey by Paloma Williams, Milo is a bear who feels insecure about his size. Is he too big? Should he be another size? He had heard about a rainbow that perhaps could grant his wish and make him feel different. Milo...

L.A. Hill's The Secret of the Quail follows the adventures of a young nature enthusiast. Benny Z is a young boy with a keen interest in anything related to nature. Benny still remembers the last time he spent at his granddad's place, planting vegetables in...

More is a children's picture book written by Roberta C. Stone and illustrated by Alejandra Marchand. The story follows Henry, a young boy who loves everything and believes that having more—whether it's cakes, teddy bears, or video games—brings joy. However, his Grandpa has a different...

Edgar’s Christmas Wish by G.R. Saunders is a touching picture book about a little evergreen named Edgar, whose dream is to become a Christmas tree. He wants to know what he must do to be chosen, so he turns to some of his peers for...

The fascinating color-changing power of chameleons turns into a charming, vibrant story in The Chameleon Who Couldn’t Change Colors by author and illustrator Nielle P. Marques. Deep in a lush, tropical forest, Frilly is a chameleon who laments her inability to shift beyond various shades...

Thankful Over the Clouds with Asha is a children’s picture book written and illustrated by the Bartel family. The story follows Asha, a young girl who bonds with a turkey over the fact that they both miss their families. The turkey explains that he cannot...

Radical Ray: A Father's Return by Bobbi Chegwyn explores the complexities of family, identity, and the power of love. The book follows nine-year-old Ray Roxby as he navigates the unexpected return of his estranged father, Matthew, and embarks on a school project called The Heritage...

Amie White presents a beautiful story about loving pets in A Friend for Hope. The story is about Zoe, a nine-year-old girl. One day, her parents notice that she seems lonely. To cheer her up, they take her to the animal shelter and let her...

A Service Dog for Paige by Peggy Griffith introduces young readers to the bond between a Librarian and a service animal while gently teaching them about disability awareness. The story focuses on Paige, whose daily challenges are eased when she is paired with a specially...