From the Windowpane: A Book about the Pandemic by Dr. Ida Acuña-Garza relates a young girl’s eye-opening reflections about the changes brought about by the pandemic. Alyssa recounts how everything drastically changed in a day. Everyone had to stay at home without knowing what the...

Clara and Mr. Milo’s Adventures by Clara Donis-Girma is a picture book that opens by describing a little girl called Clara and how much she longs for a pet of her own. It’s divided into sections – Clara convincing Mommy she is responsible and can...

Angel and Joe and Their Two Dogs by Debra Christensen is a fun picture book for young children. Brothers Angel and Joe and their dogs Skye and Magoo head outside to play in the garden. The boys play with their football, and Skye and Magoo...

Hammy's New Home by Melanie Lopata is a heart-warming picture book for young children. Hammy the pig loves life and more importantly his family and friends. He plays all day with the other animals but later at night, he feels sad and alone. Hammy sleeps...

Introducing Sai the Peacock: The Unique Beak by Estani Frizzell is a heartwarming children's picture book about a beautiful peacock who loves to sing. Unfortunately for Sai Peacock, no one likes his voice, not even his own mother. His family thinks his beak is too...

Everybody's Body: A Body Positive Picture Book For Children by Tracey Rimell is a children's picture book that encourages acceptance. Everyone is different and that's how it should be because if all people were the same, life would be pretty boring. If you have a...

Fred Does it His Way! by Shari Lillico tells us about a young dragon named Fred. While all his friends have magical abilities and are keen on the games they play, Fred is not that gifted, or so he thinks. Fred cannot fly or play...

Once again I’ve had the absolute pleasure of reading one of Viki de Lieme’s books for children – delightfully illustrated once more by Maria Burobkina - following the characters of Jacky and Raff as they teach young readers important lessons about the language they use...

A Hop By The Sea by Laurel Lorenzini, illustrated by Amanda Letcher, is an amazing picture book about otherness, friendship, and spending time together. The illustrations are beautiful, sweet, original, and lively. The themes are essential and the story is extremely moving. These are supported...

In his picture book Hero Kids in the Making, W.G. Williams presents the tale of a group of enchanted beings that reside in hospitals and guide sick kids to becoming superheroes. There are many diverse creatures, ranging from sweet silver mice that can detect and...