Every day is a busy day for Benny. In Susan Montgomery’s Benny’s Big Heart, Benny sets out to visit the library to listen to children learning to read. They appreciate the calming effect of Benny’s presence. There are patients at the hospital who need to...

Hop on for an exciting adventure in the Arctic with Leigh Doest's Better Together. This rhyming tale follows the story of Patrick, a well-meaning but naive penguin who has a very high opinion of himself. Patrick likes to show off, and what better way to...

I’m sure you love homemade cookies. Billy certainly does. In Pria Dee’s Billy Makes Cookies, Billy takes the initiative to bake some cookies all by himself. After all, it can’t be that difficult. He watched his mother make cookies often enough. His mother’s gone shopping,...

Sharing is a crucial skill for children to learn as they develop their friendships. Learning how to live with one another in peaceful ways is a big part of growing up, and children must learn the importance of sharing. In Bossy Panda Bear Learns To...

Black Artists Rock! The Cool Kids’ Guide A-Z Volume 2 by Cara Reese is an exciting and colorful exploration of Black artists who have significantly contributed to music, literature, dance, and more throughout the twentieth century. The book showcases the achievements of both well-known and...

Barkley is a loving sheepdog with a big heart. He was always there when someone needed help, especially his friends. In Lilyann Rosewood’s Barkley’s Big Heart, Barkley helps his friend, a sad rabbit, Pip, find his treasured carrot. “We’ll never give up,” he assures Pip....

Do you remember what being seven was like? In Dan Wafford's Being Seven Stinks, he provides a reminder for those of us who are a little bit older than seven. Martin is a blond-haired, blue-eyed seven-year-old. After introducing himself, he states that being seven stinks....

Being Kind is Cool is a children’s picture book by Rebecca Almeida. It’s the first day of school at the Shapes Academy, and all the shapes are eager to learn. But the Blue Circles don’t seem to be on the same page as everyone else....

Believing B Presents the Virtue of Faith by Frances Angelina is a heartfelt and beautifully written book that helps children and their caregivers explore faith in a natural and relatable way. Using everyday activities like sports and exercise teaches that faith isn’t just about wishing...

Tina Neely has taken a different approach to bacon in her sweet children’s book Bacon Love Everyone! A farmer takes a piglet named Bacon Bits—Bacon for short—and his siblings to the flea market to be adopted. All Bacon’s siblings are chosen, but poor Bacon is...