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,...

The Counselor's Daughter by Claire Pence is about the value of promises, loyalty, and the power of an unexpected friendship. At first, Emma reluctantly accepts her mother's request to befriend Mary Ann. Her best friend, Scarlett, is also unconvinced because of the less popular girl's...

Do you keep your room tidy? Do you always put things away when you’re done with them? In Pria Dee’s Molly and the Lost Dance Shoes, Molly has a valuable lesson to learn about putting her things away. She has an important dance recital coming...

Words Tangled by Olivia Von Holt is a touching coming-of-age graphic novel about Sophie, a young girl figuring out life with dyslexia and bilingualism. Her journey takes her from Germany to a whole new world in America and, along the way, she faces the challenge...

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...

As children grow up, they develop friendships with their peers, and knowing how to effectively resolve conflict and maintain relationships is a huge learning opportunity. While it is valuable to interpret your emotions, it is also crucial to realize how your feelings and perceptions of...

Daddy Is Different Like That is the second book in the Daddy Like That Series by Mary McMahon and Jennifer Bucciero Boyles. Rachael and Laura marvel at the way their father says and does things. He has "Big L", or lasagna, for lunch and can...

Armando and the Amazing Animal Race by Diana Schaffter is a wonderfully crafted middle-grade read with a touching story and compelling environmental message. Central to the narrative is Armando, a twelve-year-old boy, who sets off on an exciting journey across continents with his eccentric grandmother...

The Caterpillar Hotel is a children's picture book written by Caroline Kjos, with illustrations by Nadee Diwakara. The story follows Cody, a grumpy guest whose attitude transforms after a night at the Caterpillar Hotel. Upon his arrival, Cody gives an elaborate food order and makes...

Mary L. Schmidt and Michael Schmidt help children overcome grief in Shadow. Shadow was a long-haired Dachshund greatly loved by ten-year-old Nanci, eight-year-old Tim, and their parents. The children loved spending time with Shadow and grew concerned when Shadow started slowing down. Shadow was old,...