My daughter is a social worker in the foster/adoption field, and Room in the Nest by Holly Marlow does a great job of explaining how that system functions. Every child in foster care has their own story. There are many reasons a child may end...

The Power of Empathy: Be the Friend You've Always Wanted is a children’s book by Ruth Maille. Orbit, a personified image of our planet, gathers a group of children together to discover a superpower: empathy. Orbit explains the emotion, and gives some examples, before asking...

The Scouts are part of an educational movement that teaches children values, confidence, and responsibility. During their projects, children acquire better social skills and an interest in helping others. Scout Salute: Join Tommy on His First Camping Adventure (Kid's First Experiences) is an introduction to...

Duke, written by Rita Mendoza and illustrated by Curtis Craighead, is a modern-day folktale about a well-mannered rabbit who insisted on having a complete table setting for his lunch. The problem is, by the time he finishes the setup, he's left with no more time...

Dad Is My Best Friend by Kerice K. Robinson and illustrated by Kavion Robinson tells the story of the beautiful relationship between a father and daughter. Our narrator Angela is a young girl who proudly proclaims that her dad is her best friend. She then...

My Baby Slime by Sonya Annita Song and Rohini Shrivastava is a rhyming picture book about learning to be assertive. We dive into this topic with some unexpected guides: a young boy and his adorable pet slime. The boy narrates the story of his adventures...

Patricia Allieri and Stella Maris’s Aqua Paws is a beautiful picture book with some powerful themes. Aqua Paws the cat loves playing at the beach with his sea turtle friend, Purple Beak. However, Aqua Paws is terrified of being pinched by a crab. Purple Beak...

What would you do if five aliens from outer space wanted to go to school with you? In Alien Bracelet by Laurel Lorenzini, five aliens give an assignment to a young boy on his first day of third grade. The five are attached to a...

Learning the alphabet is the first step for children to be able to read and write. If they see this as fun, they will approach books and reading enthusiastically. Shandra Nalia shares a fun adventure story for kids to learn letter recognition. The Adventures of...

The Ant and the Boy: Children's Picture Book About Friendship and Bravery by Patrick Mullins started as a bedtime story that Patrick made up for his son. His son loved it so much that his dad turned it into a delightful book. Young Patrick dreamed...