The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris by Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay tells the story of a charming little dog who loves traveling the world. Charlie has a special magical secret! He wags his tail—and voilà—in the blink of an eye, he gets transported to...

Silly Nana Meets Mr. Moose by Stacey Roberts is a delightful read that combines humor, warmth, and whimsy. Silly Nana went to visit her grandchildren for Christmas. While she sat on her chair and watched them decorate the Christmas tree, she remembered a special story....

The Talking Cow: Tales of the Barn Owl Bard by Timothy Swiss is a delightful children’s picture book that takes readers on a fun farm adventure. When a family visits a dairy farm with their children, they enjoy activities like swimming in the cow tank,...

Reading aloud to preschoolers not only helps them develop essential reading skills but also helps them love to read. I cannot think of a better way to encourage reading aloud than with rhyming picture books like Captain Troublemaker and The Belly Rub Avenger. In it,...

The Grass May Not Be Greener is a children's picture book written by Hilary Lawrence and illustrated by Katherine Summerville. It follows a bunny who longs to escape the challenges of being himself by transforming into various creatures with the help of a fairy. The...

Thankful is a heartwarming children’s picture book written by Lou Recupero and featuring illustrations by Emily Recupero. The story follows Salvatore and Louis, two young bear cubs who want to learn the meaning of the word 'thankful.' Salvatore learns about the word at school and...

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sea Star by Kathleen Welton is an encouraging and motivational picture book for young children that teaches them about courage and helping others in need. Myrtle the turtle and her friend Max come across sea stars (starfish) washed ashore after a storm....

Adam and Ava . . . and Isabelita is a children's picture book written by Betty Collier, with illustrations by Cassandra Harris. The story follows twins Adam and Ava Albright as they discuss immigrants and the importance of kindness. Ava shares her experience meeting Isabelita,...

In Shelbo’s Adventures in Technology: A Trip to the Dentist by Michelle L. Dean, a young girl goes for her first appointment with her dentist, Dr. Incisor. One of Shelbo’s back teeth has a small cavity that hurts a little. Her dentist explains that eating...

Colorsss by Deborah A. Hutchinson is a unique and fascinating introduction to snakes using their striking colors. The rhyming text accompanies one full-color image per spread. The first photo shows a snake hatching out of a white egg. From there, the variety and colors increase....