This free-verse novel begins with Hunter’s death: after a bicycle accident, Hunter finds himself in another world. He is greeted by a man named Archie, who explains what has happened and how Hunter is now “home.” From there, Hunter... Read More

A clever frog and a practical princess match wits in Jonathan Emmett’s "Prince Ribbit", a smart new take on the classic frog-prince fairy tale that playfully challenges the notions of fact and fiction, logic and lore. Illustrator Poly... Read More

Quietly compelling, "The Rock Maiden", Natasha Yim’s interpretation of the classic Chinese legend of the Amah Rock, inspired by the granite formation found in the hills of Sha Tin, Hong Kong, celebrates family, faithfulness, and... Read More

A woman with wings is pulled down from the stars by the despairing god of the river, and is chained to the earth by his jealous love. Simultaneously, a village doctor’s affection becomes a place of refuge for a young woman with a... Read More

Drawing from the author’s personal experiences, this is an excellent, essential guide for stepparents of grieving children. Diane Ingram Fromme’s "Stepparenting the Grieving Child" offers helpful guidance to stepparents, guardians,... Read More

Beautiful and photo-filled with elements of a reference text and a travel memoir, this is a firmly grounded study of essential oils. In Healing Civilizations, Nadim Shaath takes a literal and spiritual worldwide journey to rediscover the... Read More

This brave, reassuring book succeeds at eliminating the negativity surrounding death. Henry Fersko-Weiss shares stories and strategies in his "Caring for the Dying" that show how doula programs remove pain and fear from the dying process... Read More

This is a high-adrenaline love story that takes hopeful turns. Garrett Leigh’s "Strays" is a slow-burn romance set in the heated and high-intensity world of the London restaurant scene. Nero is a skilled but emotionally closed-off... Read More