Jubilee and the Stinky Fish by Alice V. Walters is an exemplary middle-grade story that masterfully explores many children's issues. When Jubilee’s family experiences a devastating tragedy, they are forced to make changes and leave their neighborhood. As Jubilee prepares to join Washington Middle School,...

Christmas is a holiday full of meaning and tradition. It is a beautiful celebration that brings families together. Beyond the gifts and decorations, this time of year is an ideal opportunity to teach children values such as collaboration and the importance of sharing with others....

Thanksgiving is a day everyone loves for its delicious feasts, leftovers, and family gatherings. Join a little boy who loved Thanksgiving as much as anyone with Shani T. Night's The Little Boy Who Craved Thanksgiving Leftovers: And the Lessons He Learned. Little Ricky was a...

A bond between a mother and her newborn baby is something truly special, unlike any other relationship in the world. Hop on for a story about a mother and her baby in this illustrated picture book by Jodi Dee. Narrated in rhyming verse, Baby Baby...

Rearing children is not easy. Help Me Be ME by Samantha Reynolds gives advice to make parenting easier. All children have needs that must be met for them to grow into healthy—mentally, emotionally, and physically—adults. This picture book presents a child’s needs in a colorful...

Beyond the Yellow Door by Jane E. Ruth is a bilingual kids' adventure story. Yihana has come to stay with her aunt and uncle. A city girl from British Guyana, she is intrigued by their farm in the country. She adores spending time with the...

I Can't Believe They're Gone by Karen Brough is a heartwarming and empathetic guide designed to provide support and understanding to children navigating the complex emotions of grief. The narrative captures the responses of different characters, each struggling with their emotions after losing someone dear...

Felix and Phoebe’s Robot: The Adventures of Felix and Phoebe by Team 4 Element is an educational picture book for young children. One morning, friends Felix and Phoebe were confronted with a dilemma. They both wanted toast for breakfast, but Felix kept burning it. They...

Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World by Tania Moloney will appeal to anyone who wishes to make their children more aware of environmental issues. The Ninja asks pertinent questions about nature and the environment. The book mentions deforestation, ocean pollution, and global warming to make...

Layney’s Change of Heart is a children’s picture book by Angela Hirschy with illustrations by Grace Rapert. This faith-based story follows a blue-eyed mouse with fluffy light-gray fur named Layney. Layney is always sad because of her miserable attitude, which gives her bad thoughts. She...