With skillful rhyme, the story naturally incorporates colors, and teaches the Chinese word for each. Kathy de Bruin’s clever rhyming picture book, "Bobby and Boo Set Sail", uses two boys, their aunt and uncle, and a day on a boat to... Read More

"Meet the Pops" is a bright, smart picture book that engages children with important life lessons. "Meet the Pops" by Belinda Barbieri is an amusing and colorful picture book about an adorable family, the Pops, and their children’s... Read More

This children’s picture book will help to expand Spanish vocabularies and encourage fluency, providing a few giggles along the way. M. U. Salas-Tristan introduces children to a wide array of common Spanish verbs via her dog Rocky and... Read More

"Gogo and the Upside Down Umbrella" is an inventive, sweet example of an imaginative journey. "Gogo and the Upside Down Umbrella" by Kathy Hill is a charming story about a grandchild and grandmother who have an unexpected adventure in a... Read More

A strong rhyme scheme throughout the beautifully written "In My World" makes it ideal as a read-aloud. Young children are sure to love the pages of "In My World", which are filled with imaginative text by Chuck Aardema and whimsical... Read More

Any four- or five-year-old will benefit from this book’s themes of perseverance and stamina. Kids who can’t sit still will enjoy Lisa Shirley’s kinetic picture book "Timmy Tumbles". Timmy is clearly obsessed with tumbling. He... Read More

This story is perfect for children struggling to get the hang of working well with others. "The Misadventures of Miss Snoots" by Brenda W. Atkinson follows one snooty bear as she learns to accept what a real family looks like. The story... Read More

The story and pictures work together seamlessly in this thoughtful children’s book. Christine Rotsaert’s "Cherry Mouse Babies" is an easy-to-follow story with friendly animals and unexpected characters who explore themes of love,... Read More