Enchanting watercolor illustrations enhance this emotional story about the boundless depth of a parent’s love. Mama and Papa Bear have long awaited the arrival of their cub. When a fish in a bowl is sent down from the stars, they... Read More

Bold, bright colors pair with textured pencil lines in this fanciful primer on the parts—and the silliness—of speech. When a researcher discovers a new word—“ashimpa”—everyone has an opinion on what it is. Some are... Read More

A bird who can’t fly learns to do so much more in this quirky picture book about the power of being different. Nelly is left behind when the other birds migrate, but she’s not one to sit and wait; she sails seas, scales mountains,... Read More

A father supports and encourages his daughter after she is bullied, inspiring her to do the same for her classmates, in the warm picture book Elisabeth’s Miracle. In Vanessa Siso’s educational picture book Elisabeth’s Miracle, a... 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 the not-quite-emptiness of the night sky, but still,... Read More

Inspired by a true story, this whimsical watercolor picture book uses an unlikely vessel to guide children through the anxiety of moving. After sitting in the same spot for over a hundred years, a gray Victorian house does not want to... Read More

Haunting but hopeful, this powerful picture book offers age-appropriate insights into the lives of refugees. A girl is caught in the aftermath of the Vietnam War; in the dead of night, her family flees, escaping on a rickety boat. When... Read More

An observant ball fulfills his dreams of baseball glory in the upbeat picture book "Saul the Baseball in the Big Game". In Kim LeBlanc’s cheerful picture book "Saul the Baseball in the Big Game", the sport is viewed from the... Read More