Oscar Wilde once said, “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken,” and this very heartfelt story, Magical Things by Katie Laprade, truly embraces that message. The book gently follows a child’s journey to discover what makes them distinctive, from a funny streak “like an old...

Prop and Friends: Prop and Bob the Control Tower by Emeka Enu is a children’s adventure about Prop, a single-propeller air tractor who helps put out forest fires and rescues animals on the island of Ada Ora. Prop and his friends live at Zik International,...

Sadie Swan: A Story About Stealing by Gensy James welcomes young readers to a sparkling lakeside setting filled with tender moments and thoughtful lessons. The story follows Sadie, a young swan who loves her family, enjoys going to school, and treasures time with her friends....

Jemima Jellyfish: Just a Little Bit Jealous by Gensy James offers a delightful glimpse into the colorful underwater world of a jellyfish named Jemima and her animated family. She lives in a jumbo-sized home with her many siblings. The story sparkles with exciting preparations for...

Isaac and Boulder by Jo-Ann Scranton invites young audiences into a lively day when one child’s curiosity leads to unexpected adventure. Isaac is just setting out to play at the beach when he finds his way blocked by a gigantic boulder. It was never there...

Have you ever envisioned creating something so amazing that you just couldn’t stop trying until it was perfect? That’s the spirit behind Piper’s Fort Frenzy by Cortney Cino. Readers are introduced to Piper, who really wants to build the ultimate fort. She has so many...

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...

In Nora and the Lighthouse by Robin Murphy, five-year-old Nora is excited to be going on a sleepover at her Nan and Grandpa’s condo. Adding to her anticipation is her wish to climb to the top of the Concord Point Lighthouse and look over the...

In Are Snowmen Real? by Janice Garden Macdonald, Donkey Otis finds a picture of a snowman and begins to wonder if they really exist. Poncho Lizard soon joins him, and they start their journey to discover the truth. Later on, they meet up with Jack...