Stone Garden, written by Tuula Pere and illustrated by Andrea Alemanno, tells the story of siblings Lina and Nico as they embark on a picnic in an enchanted garden. Despite feeling skeptical about entering the garden due to its spooky appearance, Nico is persuaded by...

Prolific author Tuula Pere cooks up another educative children’s picture book in Axel’s Baking Day: Axel and Ava. Axel loves Saturdays. On Saturday, he bakes fresh buns and bread with his mom. One Saturday, an emergency at his grandparents' home takes both parents away. Axel...

Giant Legs: Little Fears by Tuula Pere tells the story of a young boy named Elliot. Elliot is shy, introverted, and struggles with social anxiety during large family gatherings. During his grandfather’s birthday party, Elliot, with the loving support of his Uncle Stephen, builds self-confidence...

Anne E. Beall’s Embracing Self-Compassion: Meditation Journeys for Self-Kindness is a practical guide offering deep reflections to help people cultivate self-compassion. She opens with a candid exploration of her personal struggles with judging and perfecting herself. Each chapter is structured with a different theme that...

Betty Birdington’s arrival at the village of Berry Bay attracted much attention. Not only was she a newcomer, but she was also replacing the pharmacist who had treated the villagers for twenty long years. The people scrutinized her every move, from children gawking at her...

The days before Christmas are often the busiest time of the year, although the Perkson family took things one step further. Mrs. Perkson was busy creating knick-knacks all year long, with a penchant for handicrafts. Mr. Perkson amused himself by decking the home with an...

If you could grow anything you wanted in your very own garden, what would it be? In Tuula Pere’s My Sunflowers, Millie longs to grow something other than the boring vegetables her parents grow. She wants to grow something bright, cheery, and colorful, like sunflowers....

Traveling can be fun, but it can also be a little scary, especially for the younger ones in the family. In Tuula Pere's Do You See Me When We Travel? a little boy voices his insecurities on a family road trip. From the standard, much-loved...

You Can Fly, Little Bird is a touching children’s storybook by Tuula Pere with full-color illustrations by Alexandra Burda. Serene is a newly hatched chick, the last of three eggs in her parents’ nest. Her mother worried when she took so long to hatch compared...

Noise All Over is another book in the Little Fears Series by Tuula Pere. Liam loves to wake up on Sunday mornings slowly, but his awareness is jolted when a firetruck's sirens resound through his neighborhood. His mother soothes him, and the sounds fade. His...

Young people are forever seeking reassurance that they are noticed and that they haven’t been forgotten or left behind. In Tuula Pere’s Do You See Me in Nature? a young boy feels nervous on a family walk through the forest. He persistently asks questions about...

Kissing Toads by Danissa Wilson is an engaging exploration of the quest for love through the metaphor-laden journey of kissing toads to find a prince. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the late 20th century, the story follows Annie, a young woman whose romantic misadventures...

Do toxic relationships make you feel helpless and exhausted? Do you have doubts about the possibility of ever healing from them? Good news! If you want to develop genuine interpersonal connections and overcome unhealthy ones, Ava Linden's Healing After Toxic Relationships is the right book...

Gwendolyn & Eddie by Michael O.L. Seabaugh is a witty and poignant exploration of mid-century America's societal upheavals. Set against the backdrop of 1950s Missouri, the novel follows Gwendolyn as she wrestles with a crumbling marriage, shifting cultural norms, and the peculiar presence of Eddie,...

Bergthora's Saga by Reiner Prochaska is an enigmatic tale set in 1019 in Iceland. The country has recently adopted Christianity as its new religion, but some dwellers remain dedicated to the old gods and practice dark magic. Bergthora, the main character, is mourning the loss...

Karma Cats Kitten Adventure is an animal picture book by Kathleen Kastner. Olivia Sue and Alijah Blue thought their mom had abandoned them and were struggling to survive on the streets. Scared of everyone and everything, they kept to themselves but couldn’t find enough food...

Fertile Ground for Murder by Stella Sinclaire is an exciting murder mystery featuring Samantha Brewer, a true crime podcaster who returns to her quiet hometown in Iowa to find out who killed her old mentor, Ethan Green. This quickly turns into a story of greed,...

A Bug-lightful Discovery by Karen B. Shea is about a girl who likes killing bugs for fun. Standing on Ms. Z’s porch one sunny day, Emelia and her sisters spot an unusual beetle. While Ellery and Jacqueline stare in curious awe, Emelia is ready to...

Deep Time by Susan Sizer Bogue revolves around Lauren Brown, a woman embarking on a profound journey of self-discovery in the 1970s. During a river rafting expedition with her husband, Kenny, Lauren witnesses the majesty of the Grand Canyon. This breathtaking sight inspires her to...

Our Song, Our Voice by Tuula Pere is a heartwarming story that follows Sisu, a little golden crow who belongs to a special flock of birds facing extinction. Their valley is under threat as machines knock down trees, destroying the birds' homes and food sources....