This emotional story starts with a loss: Lilah returns home from school and learns that her cat, Olive, has passed away. Her grief is deep. She pushes others away, and she avoids the activities and places that Olive once enlivened. A... Read More

In this inspiring tale, a dance-dazzled dachshund, Dotty, cannot resist mimicking the ballet moves she loves—even when her person, Ms. Austere, issues other commands; even when she’s out on walks among other, baffled dogs. Rendered... Read More

Cool tones of rippling waves and weathered wood contrast with patches of orange and pink in the splashy illustrations of this story about working together and never giving up. Gus wants to swim and refuses to accept his best friend... Read More

Watercolor illustrations and gentle rhymes form this alphabet book that offers children small changes they can make to support the planet and reduce their carbon footprint. In this alphabet, “B is for biking,” and L urges readers to... Read More

"Rudy and the Sea Urchin Special" is a heartwarming picture book about an imperiled otter whose situation is used to teach marine ecology concepts. Meghan Piercy’s "Rudy and the Sea Urchin Special" is an engaging picture book about a... Read More

An eye-catching, inspirational picture book, "The Museum Lives in Me" is a valuable reminder of art’s relevance to people’s everyday lives. Victoria Scott Miller’s energetic picture book "The Museum Lives in Me" tags along on a... Read More

In this vibrant story, a Ukrainian girl resists a national culinary staple. Her family wants her to try just one more spoonful, but she’s definitive about her “No!” The popping, bright illustrations invite attentiveness: there’s... Read More

"Auntie, Auntie!" is a heartfelt picture book in which an adult delivers encouragement during a family visit. An aunt’s hopes for her nephew inspire Martha Hindo’s sunny picture book, "Auntie, Auntie!", about a family’s loving role... Read More