It’s not often that I think, “This one is perfect for my daughter!” But that’s exactly my reaction to Stella’s Umbrellas by Julie Reed. Stella’s Umbrellas is a magical poem set to pictures. The well-crafted rhyme is complemented by the lively illustrations of young Stella....

With a name like Drummond, you would expect a very musical percussionist, especially when the name is often shortened to Drum or even Drummy! Middle school student Drummond wasn’t so sure at first. He enjoyed playing the drums, but he wasn’t sure he was that...

Dragons in the Barn by Ennes Higgins is the story of four siblings engrossed in their digital devices. Lola is on her iPad researching global warming, Liam and Toby with the laptop are watching funny cat videos, and Sara, the teenager, is chatting away on...

Hope Has a Dream by Romina Vinci is a powerful and engaging picture book about friendship and standing up to racism. The book follows a young girl named Hope as she has a playdate with her best friend, Imani, who is black. The girls are...

The leading protagonist in Scam at Five Mile Road by Mike Mackay is Jack Rhodes. He is a specialist in the installation of business systems and is also a forensic investigator. The action begins with Jack in Singapore enjoying a drink at a local bar...

My Dog Can’t Jump by David Lane is a heart-warming picture book for young children. One day a young boy visits the animal shelter, hoping to find a furry best friend. He comes across a fluffy little dog that is extremely nervous. After hearing that...

The Boy Who Lost His Fart by Dana Moss McAllister is a humorous story about a young boy named Cameron who wakes to find that his fart is missing. He shouts to his mother for help, but she thinks it is a trick and covers...

The Sleepless Bunny: A Sleepy Time Book for Kids Ages 4-8, by Tammy Lempert is an adorable picture book for young children. Is your child having trouble sleeping? Then this book will be perfect for their next bedtime story. Eddie the Hedgehog is having difficulty...

Tortoise Gets Bullied: A Social Emotional Learning SEL Feelings Book For Kids 4-8 by Tammy Lempert is an educational picture book for young children. Eddie the Hedgehog is feeling sad because a pupil at his school is bullying him. Eddie's Grandpa Joe sees that he...

In Almost Full Circle: From Montserrat to Canada and Back-ish, Jacqueline Greer Graham takes readers back to her Caribbean roots, her youth in Montserrat, and her time in Canada with her mother and stepfather. She remembers the wonderful and positive experiences she had as a...

Too many children don’t like who they are. They don’t like the color of their eyes, the color of their skin, or how tall or short they are. Brown Skin, Curly Hair, I Love Being Me! by Paula Swearingen tells the story of a young...

Insecurity is a Seed (Emotion Series) by Lauren Martin is a powerful picture book. Children will most likely experience feelings of insecurity at some point in their young lives, whether it is about their appearance or something they feel they're not great at. Whatever it...

Sadness is a Dark Cloud (Emotion Series) by Lauren Martin is an uplifting and empowering picture book for young children who are encountering emotional difficulties. If your child is experiencing the sad feelings that life can bring, this book will both comfort and soothe them...

Jealousy is the Moon (Emotion Series) by Lauren Martin is an educational picture book for young children. If your child has shown signs of jealousy before or if you are worried they may start to develop those feelings as they get older, then this book...

Forget Me Not is a beautiful and poignant children’s book by Carolyn O’Boyle and Lucy McLouglin. This touching story respectfully and lovingly addresses the loss of a beloved pet. Rose and her dog Dotty were always inseparable and shared many adventures together. The loss of...

It's natural for all humans to think about where we come from. Especially for adopted children, it can be pretty difficult to come to terms with their own identity, making them wonder who they are. How I Wonder Where You Are is a moving picture...

Prop is a small firefighting propeller-driven plane that lives at Zik International Airport, and every day he sees military aircraft going on special missions. Little Prop wishes he could be like them and make a difference. One day he meets Oz, a special kind of...

Healthy Eating with Liam, the Smart Rabbit by Azaliya Schulz introduces Liam, a good little rabbit who enjoys eating all his veggies and fruits. He even grows most of what he eats in his garden and takes pride in caring for the garden. There’s a...

Liam, a young rabbit, lives in the deep wood and cultivates his land diligently. Then, one night, a box tumbles out of a truck passing by the woods onto Liam’s veggie farm. The contents of the box are plastic wrappers. They’re so bright and colorful...

In Mariposa: A Tiny Seed's Big Transformation by Leigh Anne Fortner, we are reminded that growing up is always hard to do. It doesn’t matter if you’re a little girl, or boy, a bird, or even a seed. We’re all different and we all have...