Cloudy Paws by Mimi Le tells the enchanting story of a baby kitten made of clouds and wind, who longs to hug his best friend, the baby bunny. Unable to touch or hold anything, the kitten embarks on a heartfelt adventure to help others, do...

Max and the Mighty Hurricane by Chrissy Hobbs and Ben Jackson is a relevant children's story that conveys a vital message. The story addresses very real fears that a child might have about facing an approaching natural disaster. The main character, Max, is scared! He...

Say Mama by Mark Floyd is a heartwarming and tender story that follows a young child’s journey to finding their first words, focusing on the love and connection between parent and child. Through soft illustrations and a gentle, rhythmic text, the book captures the young...

Join a fun-loving neurodivergent boy on his wondrous adventures in a magical realm with Webilor Ediale's Sele Speaks Without Words. Despite his nonverbal autism, sensory processing disorder, and learning disabilities, young Sele loves to explore the outdoors. While taking a walk in the park with...

In I Don’t Think So! by K. Joyner, readers follow the charming story of Mia, a young girl who approaches new experiences with a skeptical “I don’t think so!” attitude. With gentle humor and engaging storytelling, the book introduces Mia’s world, from her family’s house...

Finding a Sport for Hector is a picture book by David ZM Allison. Nine-year-old Hector loved sports and wanted to play on a team, but he was clumsy with extra-long arms and knobby feet. He tried baseball, but when he threw a ball, it seemed...

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...

Learning the alphabet is the groundwork for reading and writing. Ella Minnow P, written by Trisha Fleming and illustrated by Emanuela Mannello, is a sweet concept picture book focusing on learning the ABCs. The story begins on Ella’s first day of school. This is a...

Animal Antics ABC: Alphabet Rhyming A to Z by Lisa Ayotte is a delightful cavort through the alphabet that combines rhyme, humor, and photography to make learning letters fun and memorable. Each letter introduces new animals engaging in humorous and often unexpected activities, from aardvarks...

Goldi once came to the young reader’s attention in the story about Goldilocks and the three bears. It’s a fairytale, and Goldilocks, now using the name Goldi, has grown up and is ready to start a new school. In Stéphanie Superle’s Goldi’s First Flute Sounds,...