Doppy Dopperton has an adventure that will help children learn the value of perseverance and hope. One day Doppy goes into town and buys three helium-filled balloons. He is so happy but accidentally trips, and the balloons escape. H. R. Manske shares Doppy’s story in...

Do Over by Audrey Beth Stein is a story for everyone who has ever asked “where do stories come from?” Audrey sees a string coming down from the sky. She pulls it, and the adventure begins. As in dreams, the adventure is unexpected, illogical, and...

Dean Nowotny has hit a grand slam with Dear Maggie: A Letter From Santa. This is the best children’s Christmas book I have ever read. Not only does the author deal with the work that Santa and his elves do, but he also reminds children...

Dear Children of the World: A Gentle Conversation Starter for Elementary-Aged Children Following Tragedy in our World by Cynthia Tatum Robinson is a children’s picture book designed to encourage and inspire children to share their thoughts and feelings after they go through a traumatic experience....

Dear Rainbow Baby by Samantha Gassman is a heartfelt lament paired with the promise of a better future. The beautiful story is based on one mother's decision to move past her painful loss and focus on brighter possibilities. Gassman walks us through her home and...

Dancing enables children to have better control of their bodies and express themselves more freely, but sometimes they may feel exposed and be afraid of being judged. That is why it is necessary to teach them to have self-confidence. Dancing Deepa by Suchi Sairam focuses...

Dyslexia involves some complications but also provides some strengths. Those who have dyslexia should not be discouraged, as in reality we all have different attributes and must be understood and appreciated. Abigail Griebelbauer explores this through D is for Darcy Not Dyslexia: The Empower Empathy...

Dinosaur Friends by Lois Wickstrom is an imaginative picture book for young children. In the first story, friends Conifer and Spike notice a volcano that is about to erupt. Conifer wants to run away to safety, but Spike has other ideas. Spike suggests that the...

A national anthem is a song uniting the people of a country as it praises the country and instills pride in its citizens. According to Lilian Ruach, every country has a national anthem. She has years of experience as a child caregiver. As such, she...

Dear Soccer by Matteo Iuzzolino is a beautiful picture book about a child’s love of soccer. In his letter to Soccer, he writes about the benefits of playing soccer, including the physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Not only is he active and playing outside with...