Inspired by the true story of a personal art piece that became a comfort to thousands, this heart-wrenching picture book includes an age-appropriate portrayal of grief. Makio and Mr. Hirota make a game of watching for Makio’s father... Read More

A child uses creativity to find comfort within the changes of divorce in this gentle picture book. Rowan is tired of traveling between Mom’s house and Dad’s; nowhere feels like home anymore. A surprise beach day gets off to a rough... Read More

This magical picture book presents a grounded lesson on acknowledging and accepting every part of yourself. Lika never thought much about her shadow until it started to misbehave. Embarrassed, Lika tries to hide her unruly shadow, but it... 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 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

Colorful, patterned illustrations and music lyrics combine to create a children’s picture book that inspires wonder and reverence for the natural world—and all its inhabitants. A mother and daughter spend a day in their community... Read More

A shy child draws courage from a patchwork quilt in this tender picture book. When Saif declares he is too shy to play basketball with his friends, his mother comforts him by telling him his favorite quilt is made of pieces of him, like... Read More

Fed up with not being picked, a worn plush bear chooses discovery and adventure in this stunning picture book about finding your own way in the world—even if you have to make it up. Toys come and go from Oddmint’s Dumporeum, but not... Read More