Who doesn’t love trains? Trains helped build America by making moving West easier. One of the first American steam engines was built by Peter Cooper. His engine was nicknamed “Tom Thumb.” Not So Fast, Tom Thumb by Judith Tabler is a fictionalized account of the...

Brian Orca by Bill Hoffman is a tale of a young orca that leaves his pod. The pod has a belief system that all members must follow. He is determined to try new things. In the face of his family's concern about him learning the...

Caryn Hartman’s Little Mountain is a beautiful tale of self-acceptance and finding one's worth. It portrays the journey of Little Mountain, who constantly strives to please Taller Mountain, believing she needs to change to be great. However, despite her efforts, Taller Mountain remains unsatisfied, causing...

The Fin-Tastic Rescue by Laura Mancuso is the story of three young mermaids named Sara, Alix, and Lucy who find a sea turtle needing help. They quickly realize he is cold-stunned and rush to offer their assistance. Lucy goes to the surface and gets her...

In this whimsical fairy tale set in an ant colony, Digger the Colony Worker Ant by Christian Kueng, Cinderella becomes a Cinderfella named Digger, who longs to go to the royal ball where the lovely Princess Antilles will choose her ideal husband. His evil step-antmother...

Everyone is singing in the green marsh — frogs, dragonflies, and crickets. Only a little cricket named Sora does not sing. Everyone says Sora does not have an imagination and, therefore, cannot sing. The news saddens Sora, who desperately wants to sing. When Sora hears...

If I Could... Be a Pet! by Shona Darin is an educational and amusing picture book for young children. If your child could do with a confidence boost, or they simply need a good book to read before bed, then this could be the one....

The Fish King and the Two Wise Ghosts by Francis H Powell offers young readers a whimsical visit to a magical fishy kingdom ruled by a kind king from his colorful Fish and Clam Palace. As the tides and the years roll by, readers will...

Heartwarming tales of friendship, love, and environmental harmony highlight the interconnectedness between all beings, reminding us of the importance of preserving and cherishing the natural world. Corky Tails: Tales of a Tailless Dog Named Sagebrush by Joni Franks starts with Never Summer Mountains, a remote...

Friendship grows when diversity is celebrated, and acceptance is embraced. Why Me, Mama? by Katherine Lockwood takes readers on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance through the eyes of Rose, a bird who feels different from her friends. When Rose and her mom invite their...