A good author-illustrator team, Tait and Berg have created a memorable character who teaches a meaningful lesson about accepting differences. Kerry Tait’s "Harley the Happy Little Husky" is an upbeat children’s picture book with a... Read More

Following the journey of a seed from autumn through winter to spring, this gentle story subtly reinforces the trustworthiness of nature. Rich illustrations depict the beauty each season has to offer, as well as the roles of some... Read More

A vibrant account of homecoming and natural change, this story for young readers portrays the meeting of art and nature. After hearing signs of an early spring one February morning, an unnamed artist approaches a blank canvas. He... Read More

Leavey presents an alternative picture book that teaches children about stranger danger while striving for humor and irony. Once upon a time, a fairy tale didn’t go exactly as planned. And kids loved it. In the tradition of Fractured... Read More

From the ancient oral tradition of the Inuit comes a beautiful legend of a time when animals could become human and words had mysterious strength. The purity of this translated poem evokes a majestic sense of cosmic power. Mike Blanc... Read More

On “Mood Monday,” the young students in this precious book discuss events that influenced their emotions over the weekend. Dealing with the birth of a new baby sister, Theo is bursting with numerous feelings at once, while his... Read More

This lesson on prayer and adventurous spirit is accentuated by clear writing and expressive illustrations. In Frank Goddard’s picture book The Adventures of Timmy the Turtle: Timmy at the Pond, a turtle grows up and leaves his familiar... Read More

Cheryl A. White writes of miracles from heaven in her new children’s book, Joshua and the Shepherd’s Rod. Previously involved in the children’s ministry in her church, White speaks here of Christian faith, prayer, and God’s... Read More