Luna was the best dog a boy could ask for, brought home from the farmer’s market when the narrator was six. She taught him patience, openness in friendships, kindness,... Read More

In this exhilarating picture book about environmental appreciation, a girl goes out exploring each day. She jars the treasures she finds on her walks, bringing them home for her... Read More

An orphaned toad journeys through the natural world in the magnificent graphic novel "Alyte". Alyte is one of many eggs on his father’s back. When his father dies, he is... Read More

An inquisitive child muses over people’s quirks and distinguishing behaviors, noting potential contradictions in the mix. They consider what “power” entails following a... Read More

Soft illustrations and tender language contrast the sharp poignancy of this picture book about the lingering trauma of war and displacement. Bunny is disturbed by an event at... Read More

A king with everything goes in search of nothing in this picture book with a philosophical twist. The king travels to the not-quite-barren expanse of the desert and gazes into... Read More

A little girl has always wanted a dog; finding one transforms her life for the better, though he’s not quite like the other dogs in the neighborhood. When her dog disappears,... Read More

Soft, blended illustrations aid the gentle tone of this children’s book about loss and healing. A young fox recounts the experience of their grandmother’s passing and its... Read More

Appealing vintage scripts and illustrations fill this Little Golden Book-evocative story about a cat with a daily routine. One day, he is surprised to find that someone else... Read More

A cavalcade of characters brings a parade of color—and a little chaos—to this whimsical story about a dog determined to complete his masterpiece. Van Dog heads out into the... Read More

“A domesticated rainbow is very rare,” but that doesn’t stop a determined child in a colorful cap from trying. They poke breathing holes in a jar and scoop the colors in,... Read More

The youngest in a large family living on a farm, Clover has trouble making decisions. With her brother’s encouragement, she decides to accompany him to the river, but a lost... Read More