Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A heartwarming picture book that shows young readers how much fun there can be in trying something new. Winslow is a wizard with a very efficient magic wand. Each day, he swishes his wand to get things done. Time for breakfast? Swish. Teeth need brushing? Swish, swish. But today is different. Today, Winslow decides, is
Change can be difficult, and nobody knows this better than Grumpy, an iguana relocating from Miami Beach to Naples. Of course, Grumpy isn’t alone in this big move. Green Parrot is moving too, so the friends search for a new home together. Unfamiliar with the new sights and neighborhoods, Grumpy and Green Parrot enlist the
A fun way to teach children about teamwork and numbers. Counting is one of the first big milestones in early learning, and J. Han’s Is that an Egg-Carton? turns that milestone into a simple, playful game. Once they can count, kids happily tell you how old they are, add up their favorite snacks on their
A gentle tale that kids will want to hear again and again. From the moment a baby is born, they begin to learn. That is my daddy. This is my home. My family loves me, and they keep me safe. As they grow from babies to toddlers, their education expands. Grass is soft. Lemons are
The rare career book with as much heart as it has honesty. Imagine treating a patient who can’t tell you what’s wrong. That’s the daily reality of a veterinarian, and So You Want to Be a Veterinarian invites young readers straight into it. This title introduces the joys and challenges of caring for animals of
An aspirational book that invites kids to imagine themselves among that small, extraordinary group who’ve left Earth behind. If you ask a police officer why they chose to enter law enforcement, they might tell you it’s because a parent wore the badge before them. The same pattern shows up in sports, medicine, and the performing
You never know what you might see along the water’s edge. One clear day, three friends see an intriguing silhouette from their spot on the beach. Something angular is approaching, and Barry, Riley, and Danny are curious about what is closing in. Is it a boat, they wonder? It is! Riley climbs in and helps
An empowering book to help young athletes gain perspective in disappointing situations. It’s game day, and the first matchup of the season could set the tone for what lies ahead. Everyone has been working hard in practice, ready to show how well the Cubs play as a team. Future Hall-of-Famer Charles is especially eager to
A delightful picture book that celebrates small children feeling big and the ordinary days that make them feel that way. For a young child, there are few memories as sweet as a sunny day at the beach. In Stephanie Henson’s Tall as the Sun, a day at the beach becomes even sweeter when shared by
A sunny day gives way to a stormy night in a charming little village. This particular village is home to a kind old lady who enjoys chatting with her neighbors. Something about the old lady makes everyone, especially children, feel happy and cared for. So when a cow knocks at her door, hoping to find
Wonderfully whimsical and gently profound. Most people would say Jonah Hutchins lets his imagination run wild. Being described as a weird kid isn’t entirely inaccurate, but Jonah would argue that he is simply better at seeing the unseen. The spicy neighborhood harpy he knows by name? As real as a librarian with supersonic hearing. His
A solid foundation for any young person curious about becoming a professional illusionist. What is a magician? Is it a person who can actually saw an assistant in two or make a landmark truly disappear? Of course not, but that doesn’t stop audiences from enjoying the spectacle and feeling the wonder of a great trick.
A perfect balance of practical detail and kid‑friendly clarity. Not long ago, it seemed every kid wanted to be a nurse, a firefighter, or a teacher when asked what they wanted to be when they grew up. These days, children tend to dream about creative, tech‑driven, and high‑visibility careers. An influencer, game developer, or pro
An uplifting book that will inspire children to dream often and dream big. When children are asked what they want to be when they grow up, teacher, firefighter, astronaut, and influencer often top the list. Bristol’s kids are no different, which is why Career Day has Charli, Molly, and Emma buzzing with excitement. For these
This curiosity-fueling chapter book will redirect kids’ restless energy toward creative problem-solving and confident exploration. Charli and her two besties, Molly and Emma, never shy away from learning new things. This day is extra-special because their school welcomes a surprise visitor, a landscape architect named Ms. Martin, who has an exciting announcement. The town council
Young children are known for their curiosity. They may ply their parents with questions about why the sky is blue, how birds fly, and where babies come from. For Teddy Lou, a boy who is fascinated by bells of all sorts, the question driving him is: Do bells have smells? He loves the noise they
Ideal for young readers who yearn for connection and comfort. Zoe Meadows is a reserved nine-year-old girl facing the uncertainties of life and childhood. Shy by nature, Zoe often watches the neighborhood children play as she sits on the sidelines, longing to join them but unsure how to take the first step. Her homeschool tutor
A story that truly celebrates chaos, comedy, and love in equal measure. Grampy, the Rhino and the Soda by Todd Cardin is a riotously funny and heartwarming children’s picture book that turns an ordinary trip to the drive-through zoo into a day no one will forget. When Elliott and Lennon’s eccentric grandfather is pressed into
A candid tale that balances resilience with razor-sharp wit. Charlene Stiletto…Still Fabulous by Melanie Farrar is a witty, big-hearted novel inspired by a true story. When Charlene gets blindsided by a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, she refuses to let it dim her spirit. Instead, she learns to juggle medical appointments, painful injections, and the unpredictable
A warm blend of friendship, education, imagination, and environmental awareness. Some of our warmest school memories come from field trips, and Charli’s Turtle Triumph is a story about a young girl who makes wonderful memories while setting her sights on future success as she enjoys an educational visit to Bristol Aquarium. Charli, Emma, and Molly
A smart balance of suspense, social issues, cultural diversity, and canine companionship. Looking for a fun afternoon at the river with a friend, 12-year-old Mia Mancinelli instead finds an animal in distress. Obviously neglected and certainly unloved, the miserable golden retriever is pregnant, scared, and alone, though not for long. Mia is an animal lover
A fresh, funny, and unexpectedly moving fable. The Extraordinary Life of Riz: A Praying Mantis’ Quest for a Happy Ending by Nida Farid, with illustrations by Sama Izhar, spins a witty and tender tale about defying fate and discovering the power of connection. Riz, a quick-witted young mantis with more attitude than patience, believes he
A delightful, multicultural celebration of community, kindness, and summer fun. At the Ragtag Hotel: The Elevator Ride by Freya Novak is a charming, whimsical picture book introducing young readers to Dallas Dingo, the ever-helpful “jack of all trades” at the Ragtag Hotel. On a steaming hot day, Dallas cheerfully operates the hotel’s elevator, ferrying an
Shines like a sunlit anthem of self-expression and joy. Surya has a hobby he’d rather keep secret: he likes to sing. He practices a lot, so much that his singing annoys his sister in the other room as she rehearses her dancing. And while Surya likes to sing, what he really loves is dance. Specifically,
