We used to do a lot of cloud gazing on a hot summer’s day. What’s that? Lying down on the grass and glancing up at the clouds, seeing what images each cloud made. In The Camping Trip by Nirja S. Khemka, readers will learn that...

Do you know what the word 'race' means? No, I’m not talking about a physical race to see who’s the fastest; I’m talking about race as it’s applied to define people around the world. No, it’s not about skin color, what foods you eat, or...

Do you get worried when one of your parents runs late from work? Combine that with an angry storm and the concerns will only intensify. Junior Badger, or JB, is going about his evening routine, ready to brush his teeth and put on his pajamas,...

Sometimes, people have a hard time with impulse control. This can happen due to several reasons, but it is especially prevalent in children suffering from ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, and other similar conditions. The Princess Who Can't Sit Still by Cherise Hurt...

The Butterfly Inside: A Story of Courage, Determination, Self-esteem and Friendship, written by Serena Lane Ferrari and illustrated by Giorgia Vallicelli, is a children's picture book that revolves around a young elf named Oliver who wishes for nothing more than to be a butterfly. The...

Two Wins for Wiley, written by Karen Patricia Nespoli and Caitlin Bree Kennedy, and illustrated by Carissa Harris, is a children's picture book that revolves around a young boy named Wiley and his chronic stomach pain. The book begins with Wiley describing persistent belly aches...

It’s always hard to lose someone we love. Christopher is close to his grandfather, whom he calls Papa. They do all kinds of fun things together: sharing adventures, stories, and laughter. Then, one day, Papa is no longer around. Christopher is very sad, but Papa...

The House on the Pumpkin Farm by Sarah Shadi blends magic, pumpkins, and friendship into a whimsical adventure. Lily never imagined when she went to visit her cousins that the pumpkin farm would take her on the journey of a lifetime. All she wanted was...

Everyone recalls the adventures of Ebenezer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol but not everyone remembers all the characters in that story, least of all Tiny Tim. His deteriorating health and struggle to use his legs leave his parents fearing that each passing day may be...

Through two heart-warming stories, The Memory Keepers by Sarah Allison offers practical ways for handling difficult conversations about Alzheimer's with children. It is a reassuring picture book that reminds families impacted by dementia of the beautiful moments they can still look back on. Mia and...