The Little Candle, written and illustrated by Iva Maurin, is a story of perseverance and courage. The little candle is originally part of a group of other cute, colorful little candles. Then, one day, there is a party, and all the candles line up to...

The magical, charming children’s story, Leo, the Little Wanderer by Tuula Pere takes young readers to thrilling places in exciting adventures filled with unforgettable moments and splendid sights. Though Leo loves to watch the scenery around his home, he decides to pack his bag and...

My Summer Skin is Radiant is a children’s picture book written by Tiffany Obeng with illustrations by Katarina Stevanović. The story follows a small boy and girl as they enjoy their summer vacation, capturing the beauty of summer by highlighting playful activities like drawing, swimming,...

Kona and the Lumpy Bumps by Carly Major is a heartwarming children's book that gently addresses the challenges of sensory sensitivities and anxieties. Through the story of Kona, a playful Pitbull with an unusual obsession for having his blanket perfectly smooth, young readers are introduced...

I’m Different, So What?! by ID Simpson is an engaging and uplifting book that encourages readers, particularly young ones, to embrace their individuality and celebrate what makes them unique. The book delivers a positive message about self-acceptance and confidence through simple but meaningful affirmations. The...

Ouch! More Than a Word is a children’s picture book written by Katherine Lockwood with illustrations by Evgeniya Erokhina. It tells the story of Harrison, a chipmunk with Moebius syndrome, a craniofacial difference that affects the movement of his face. When Harrison tells his schoolmate...

What do you get if you combine an old folk song from 1870 with superb illustrations? This combination gives you the wonderful children’s picture book Over in the Meadow by Chandler Strange. This song continues to serve the same two purposes for which it was...

Tales For Tra-La-La-Day by Steve Michael Reedy is a collection of six captivating fables with beautiful illustrations by Tom Fee. The stories are told by a traveler on his way to celebrate Tra-La-La-Day under a full winter moon and each of the stories connects to...

The False Queen is a fitting title for this fable by Tuula Pere. One drizzly morning, Viola steps onto Swing Island, wearing a white lace dress and a toy crown, and by midday, the little fairy island population had convinced itself that a queen from...

Katie Otey beautifully and humorously captures the struggles of growing up with siblings, especially when they have differing personalities, as is often the case, in this endearing, illustrated children’s book, Izzy’s (Almost) Epic Day. Izzy is an eleven-year-old sixth grader with an overactive imagination that...