Shavasana Sun by Taylor Harper is an excellent bedtime read for early readers or younger children who might have trouble settling down at bedtime, nap time, or when a calming atmosphere might be needed or appreciated. I love the idea of breathing practices for children...

Mimi Brocoli and The Lord of Montzen is a delightful children's book that encourages young readers to embark on a journey of friendship, discovery, and cultural exploration. Written by Martine Vanderheyden and Anne Guégant, the story captures the joy and wonder of childhood through the...

Sora Searches for a Song: Little Cricket’s Imagination Journey by Christine Herbert follows the journey of a young, ambitious cricket as she tries to find the imagination needed to sing. Sora is the only one who cannot sing in the little green marsh. Sora is...

The hilarious, captivating children’s story, Earth to Kinzie (Kinzie's Kinventions) by Donna Boock and Stephanie Hider, portrays relatable family relationships through the intriguing escapades of a girl and her best friend. Only three days are left before Kinzie’s birthday, and she cannot wait to turn...

BOBcat's Big Adventure is a book for children written by Dana Popoff and illustrated by Alina Shabelnyk. Here we meet BOBcat. Though he dreams and wishes to run outside and roam freely, he can't because he knows his owner wouldn't be happy about it. One...

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...

The Summer Elf by Teeni Elf is a children’s picture book about a team of special elves that give kids presents on the last day of school. The children are rewarded for doing well during the school year. The kids get to enjoy their gifts...

My Mother’s Tattoo and Other Stories for Kids by Nanette L. Avery is a fun little book. Each of the three chapters is a different story. The chapters are My Mother’s Tattoo, Octavia’s Uphill Battle, and Madame La Mew Puts Her Paw Down. The three...

Juliette's Web by Andrea Hyatt is a heartening children’s book that is a wonderful fit for beginning readers. Juliette is a delightfully friendly spider with a cousin who became famous after spinning an impressive web atop the Eiffel Tower. Captivated by her cousin Antoinette, Juliette...

Kinzie’s Got Talent (Kinzie's Kinventions) is written by Donna Boock and illustrated by Stephanie Hider. At school, Kinzie gave out flyers from the teacher that turned out to be an announcement for the upcoming talent show. The entire class was so excited that they all...