When preschooler Axel Gabe visits a hot air balloon festival, he meets a girl who has lost her teddy bear. As they search for the missing toy, Gabe and the girl meet up with other kids at the festival and learn some important lessons... Read More

Any cat owner can relate to tales of quirky and endearing feline behavior, and most have a few of their own favorites to share. In this picture-book tribute to her deceased cat, Cleo, Nickel shares some of the special moments from her... Read More

A frustrated child learns a lesson from one of nature’s most unassuming creatures in this cozy picture-book offering. Jake crashes his skateboard into a tree and trips over his legs while walking on stilts. He plays his kazoo for... Read More

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is gaining significant importance as an indicator of a child’s future success in life. Like a child’s intellect, his or her emotional intelligence can be enhanced through appropriate educational programs.... Read More

Yazmeenka longs for the red electric guitar hanging on the wall of her local music store. Her dream comes true when she unwraps her birthday gift from her parents. She is thrilled with her new guitar, but begins to neglect other parts of... Read More

Choosing a new pet is an exciting experience. In this picture book, the suspense and anticipation of the event are heightened by a simple twist: The story unfolds from a pet’s point of view. Lucky lives in a pet shop with a few other... Read More

Meet an assortment of fascinating mothers—whose feats include giving birth outdoors, chewing off the umbilical cord with their teeth, and providing their own bodily fluids as sustenance for their young—in this guide to the birth and... Read More

When her class creates a funny new version of “Red Riding Hood” for their class play, Meena gets the part of a tree. A “perfectly clumsy” girl who finds it “hard keeping her arms and legs from moving around,” she fears she... Read More