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

Dealing with universal themes of Christian devotion, including doubt, praise, and forgiveness, God’s Word in Verse is an affecting poetry collection. Callie Turner’s slim poetry collection God’s Word in Verse borrows the imagery of... Read More

Gorgeous collage illustrations use multiple mediums to complement this touching tale of finding hope within loss. Hana is at school when a devastating tsunami crashes over Japan; from her protected spot on a hill, she has an intimate... Read More

"Words" is an empathetic picture book that celebrates language’s ability to illuminate people’s lives. Beckoning to nascent logophiles with empathy and humor, Katherine Davis-Gibbon’s picture book "Words" is about trusting language... Read More

Dogs and their amusing antics are the star of this energetic picture book, which traces human-canine relationships through time. J. S. Silverstein pairs comedic storytelling with subtle history lessons in "My Dog Is a Hog!", a picture... Read More