Sasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights introduces Sasha, a young girl who, like many other girls her age, faces daily challenges. From having to learn from her blunders in science class to striving to shine in other areas of her life, this...

I must have been about 8 at the time: a close childhood friend suddenly disappeared from my life. I learned later that he died of leukemia, but I never understood why or where he’d gone. I was sad and missed him, but in the 1960s,...

I'll Find You And That's Okay by Shermaine Perry-Knights is an adventure picture book for young children. Kody the dinosaur finds himself lost in a busy airport, separated from his owner Grace. As fear and panic set in, Kody remembers an Italian counting method his...

Everyone is special in their own way. You can’t ask a mother who her favorite is – it’s such an unfair question, impossible to answer. But, in Aisha Toombs' Brown Brainy Brilliant Bunnies, that’s exactly what the three bunnies, Artsy, Sporty, and Nerdi, ask their...

Shane and the "Sh" Sound: Suzie and Zach Tales for Curious Minds is a wonderful children's picture book. A. R. Parr Burdett helps children who struggle with pronouncing words with the "sh" sound overcome this difficulty. This story encourages perseverance and reminds young readers that...

Jack's Noisy Day: A Raucous Romp Through The Alphabet, written by Sarah Tinney and Illustrated by Ricky Audi, is an entertaining and fun-filled children’s book that aims to present the alphabet in the most entertaining way possible. The story follows the journey of Jack’s actions...

A Purpose for Patches: A Story of Compassion for Others and Learning Survival Signs and Tools by Gail L. Oxford with illustrations by Melissa Fox is a colorful and lively children’s book that tells the story of Patches, a guide dog. Patches’ purpose is to...

The Seashell Safe Harbor: Pier Pressure by Sherrie Schmidt is a kids’ adventure story. There’s a big parade coming up at the Seashell Safe Harbor, and everyone is excited. Happy the Sailboat passes the news on to Starfish Sue, who tells every other boat in...

Billy Be Kind: My BIG Feelings by Kim Adams is a children's picture book about social issues. Olivia was sad because her best friend Maya was moving away. Billy Be Kind is a friendly little mouse, and he wants to help Olivia manage her emotions....

Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality by Jennifer Nestor is a children’s picture book with a very important message. Jane was having a fun morning until it was time to go to school. You see, Jane feels different and that she doesn't fit in....