Lovely and musing, the picture book "The Little Philosophers and the Conscious Stream of Wisdom" suggests that stirrings of wisdom exist in every child. Two curious young friends talk to water in Juel Maerz’s sensitive picture book... Read More

"Sage Smiles" is a wry, witty collection that encourages reflections on joy and connection. "Sage Smiles", the third book in a collaboration between poet Jet Widick and illustrator Kimberly Taylor-Pestell, is filled with optimistic,... Read More

A stray cat is distraught when he’s expelled from the warm, story-filled library by a children’s librarian who just does not like cats. He finds an ally in Pascal, who’s more than happy to smuggle him in for story time and read to... Read More

Members of the animal kingdom—toucans, elephants, and humans among them—all share the same bedtime ritual in this heartfelt picture book. The illustrations are simple, devoid of backgrounds to focus solely on the mothers and their... Read More

Everyone can see the giant blue elephant that’s been clinging to a child for days. To their family, it’s a curiosity; to the child, it’s keeping them from engaging in the world. With support and the realization that you can’t fix... Read More

Focusing on helping children identify, understand, and manage their “big feelings,” this picture book encourages children to approach their emotions with self-compassion as it incorporates concepts of mindfulness. Some feelings make... Read More

Sonny’s class is supposed to bring in their favorite objects from home for show and tell, but all the cool things his classmates bring make Sonny a little embarrassed of his life as a member of the Irish Travellers. Then his uncle Jim... Read More

“You should see my mommy when she marches,” boasts a proud child in this inspiring picture book about taking a stand. Her mother leads the way in rainbow pants, her protest sign held high; behind her trails a diverse gathering of... Read More