I welcome any creative work that gives parents a tool to talk to their children about something difficult to articulate, and Kirsten L Henry has done this with her new book Quieting Hazel’s Heart. I can’t remember with great accuracy the first time I felt...

Beyond A Gluten-Free Dream is a children's picture book penned by Frances Alvarado-Ng and illustrated by Marianne Savage. Meet Livie Bloom (aka Bloomy). She has the coolest treehouse, and her best friend Titang is the most adorable dog! Bloomy's the most delightful little girl—some even...

Jodie Sealy is on a quest for self-discovery. But according to her Grandmomma Helen, Jodie is full of “sass and vinegar.” In Saint Agnes’ Garden, Diana Lynn Klueh tells the story of a young girl's struggle to become a rose instead of a dandelion. Grandmomma...

Have You Ever Thanked Your Nose? Growing Gratitude for Children by Jacqui Letran is a delightful and charming tale centered around a young girl's conversation with her nose. Throughout the story, the girl explores all the wonderful things she can experience through her nose, from...

Buck, Colt, Cash, Annie, Cora, Addie, Brit, and Cooper are well-known in the neighborhood. Together, they play and lend a hand whenever they can. They are so popular that everyone calls them the Oak Street friends. This time, they want to plan a celebration to...

A Story About a Father & Son: Two Points of View, One Story by Sachiko Otohata and Brendyn Zachary is a powerful coming-of-age story, a grown-up story, and yes, partly a children’s tale as well. This unique book weaves together the perspectives of a father...

Jordan and the Fosters by Joe Dinicola centers on how a loving relationship must be founded on trust. As a stray dog found by a rescue, Jordan’s life experience had made him fearful of people. No matter how much kindness was offered, Jordan could not...

Everything Tesla by Aiden Miao and Eliana Miao delves into the world of Tesla with remarkable depth and clarity. This comprehensive guide covers multiple topics, from the company's history and co-founders to its innovative technologies and societal impact. The Miao siblings excel at making complex...

Do you know what an affirmation is? Jaimie does – it’s her positive way of starting each day. In Amarie Jelly’s Jaimie’s Magical Words, young Jaimie starts her day with these affirmations: “I am smart, I am kind, and I am ready for a great...

Swans are beautiful birds that mate for life. In Holly Peppe’s Sophie and the Swans, Sophie helps a bully learn that kindness is a much better way of life. Sophie named a pair of swans Romeo and Juliet. One day, the swans are honking as...