Through a young tailless dog named Sagebrush, children will see that even they can do their small part to protect Mother Nature. A variety of important human themes come together beautifully in Joni Franks’s Corky Tails: Tales of a... Read More

Clever illustrative touches and an adventurous main character make this a fun story about the pleasures of friendship. In Anne Dana’s delightful picture book "Monsieur Pierre", a small orange octopus with a mustache sees the sights in... Read More

A puppy’s story gives children the opportunity to see the world through a pet’s eyes, and maybe become better pet owners in the process. The Great Adventures of Nina Puppalina and Lizzy Lou: Nina Finds Her Home, by Danielle Wilkinson... Read More

A polar bear is tapped to fill in for Santa in this fun and familiar story about saving Christmas. A polar bear named Caesar and his granddaughter help Santa Claus complete his Christmas Eve deliveries in Les C. Newvine’s picture book,... Read More

Much like her beloved taffy, this fairy’s outer wrapper and soft inner core are sure to bring smiles and possibly a craving for sweets. Embracing the joy and revelry that are hallmarks of the season, "The Toothless Fairy" from Timothy... Read More

Perfect reading for story time, this book will have young listeners giggling away at Louie’s zany adventures. Louie the Lhasa Apso lives life with gusto, engaging in all manner of “human” activities, from learning kung fu to... Read More

This charming tale illustrates abstract concepts of inside and outside to the preschool set in suitably simple words and images. A quietly charming tale of friendship and humor, Cindy Helms’s "Outside, Inside" is a fun and educational... Read More