Yenta Claus by David Ross is a lively little children’s book that blends Christmas and Hanukkah traditions through the voice of Yenta Claus, a Jewish grandmother-like version of Santa. Narrated in a stream of lively Yiddish-infused banter, Yenta Claus prepares for the holidays with characteristic...

You're a Miracle! by Manjiri Subhash is a joyful and affirming picture book that invites young readers to explore what makes them wonderfully unique. Through playful rhymes and thought-provoking yet straightforward questions, children are encouraged to notice the diversity of facial features and expressions, from...

Year of the Meatball by Angela Calabrese offers readers a delightful blend of humor, heartache, and youthful resilience. The story is told through the eyes of Joey Marconi, a young boy whose life is uprooted when his family decides to move from the bustling Bronx...

You Really, Truly Belong by Gina Casazza is about the travels of an alien coming to Earth, seeking friends. Beginning the search, the little alien encounters a group of lacrosse players, but not knowing how to play the game, the surety of not fitting in...

You Are SO Loved is a children’s book by author Natalie James. This story explores the concept of God's unconditional love through everyday moments. The story follows a young girl who experiences various activities, from swinging and playing to diving and dreaming, all while emphasizing...

We all have unique features that make us distinct and special in our own ways. Jodi Meltzer's Your Face Lights Up the World follows the story of two fraternal twin siblings, Hunter and Harper. Hunter and Harper have been sent outside by their mother to...

In Yanni the Yawning Yak, a children's book by Ethan Pilkenton-Getty, Noah is having trouble sleeping when he sees a Yak in his backyard. After Noah comments on the Yak's interesting yawn, Yanni tells him about his other animal friends and their yawns. The Yak...

Yummy Fruits for a Happy Tummy by Jeanne Fortune and the Monties is an illustrated children’s book about fruits from around the world. The book starts with a brief introduction and a section summarizing the benefits of the featured fruits. The fruits, classified based on...

Sheryl Recinos brings displaced individuals into focus in her children's book, YIMBY: Yes, in My Backyard! The author shows members of a community as they interact with others who are among the unhoused individuals in their area. Recinos shows helpful actions, like providing coats, as...

You Stole My Name: The Curious Case of Animals with Shared Names is a children’s picture book by Dennis McGregor. Full-color illustrations are accompanied by rhyming verse. Each illustration depicts two animals, one of which shares the name of the other, such as the zebra...