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 Better Watch Out is a children’s picture book written by Ricky J Bruemmer and illustrated by Bryce Andrew. It tells the story of Miles, a young boy who wants a bike for Christmas. However, he worries that his misbehavior has landed him on Santa’s...

Yoga Dog by Vasanthi V is a delightful story for young children that affirms the value of kindness, empathy, friendship, and the joy of discovery. The story begins with our introduction to Zoe, a happy child coming home from school. Eager to see her mother...

Melanie J. Vogel’s You Can’t Ride a Cat is a children’s picture book about a boy who is relating his adventures of riding exotic animals to his cat Nuna and his dog Gerrard. The story is told in a rhyme that makes you want...

Your Santa Agent Invitation is a delightful children’s book by Alex Lalak and Louise Cummins. Filled with warmth and cheer, this story aims to let older children know the special role that their parents play in assisting Santa each year, as well as how they...

Yodin the Rescuer (And the Goddess of Eyos) by Lew Anderson is a well-imagined story that comes to life within another story. It all begins with a leather-bound book hidden inside a small locked box. Yodin Baewolf’s grandfather gives him a stern warning that the...

Young Explorers Nature Journal: Observing Activities for Exploring Nature Outdoors by Stephen Nett is an outdoor guide for young children from grades K through 3. It contains a message and tips for teachers and parents, helping them to guide young learners through what is sure...

Matt gets a bucket of water from the ocean to use as he builds a sandcastle, but he doesn’t expect the water to start talking to him! Using his imagination, Matt travels into the ocean with his new friend, Water, who shares what it’s like...

You Could Be a Police Officer! by Patricia Harman is an educational picture book about the exciting job of working in law enforcement. Marcela Estrada's upbeat, bright illustrations emphasize women and people of different ethnicities working together as police officers, showing how accessible and interesting...

You Don’t Belong Here is a fun beginner book by Sean O’Toole. It’s a good match for kids who like animal stories and tells the tale of two muskrats who are brothers. When Marty and Manny stray into an older lady’s yard, she feels they...