Dog Readers: Beginner Collection 1 by Lucy Simon reminds us that dogs respond to simple commands such as sit, stay, and down. They have to be trained, though, and the trainer must be kind, patient, and consistent. Dogs also do cute things on their own,...

Diego the Smelly Dog by A.G. Russo tells the story of a little girl named Ava who desperately wants to take home a stray dog that she and her grandfather saw on a walk. Her grandfather and her mom know it is risky to take...

Doppy Saves the Bees: An Educational, Rhyming Picture Book About Bee Conservation for Kids by H.R. Manske addresses the critical issue of nature conservation in a style that is educational and downright precious. Doppy, an adorable “Dop,” meets Honey the Bee when she swoops into...

A coordinated attack on Olympus catches every dog off-guard. Buddy goes to find his brother Loki, a Hungarian Vizsla and the designated officer on duty. Loki had been trying to catch a messenger squirrel for intel but he rushes back too late to stop the...

Kai-Nneka, Soyini Townsend, and A. Xavier Johnson's Different and Amazing is the second children’s picture book in the A-Z of Good Character Series. It sees ZaZa following the sounds of steel drums beating across Sokahland during her walk. She meets some new and amazing friends:...

Drew the Dragon is different from most dragons of his age. He cannot fly or breathe fire. No matter how much effort he puts into it, he just cannot do it. He seeks advice from his mother about his failure to fly, but she assures...

Duke, written by Rita Mendoza and illustrated by Curtis Craighead, is a modern-day folktale about a well-mannered rabbit who insisted on having a complete table setting for his lunch. The problem is, by the time he finishes the setup, he's left with no more time...

STEM education allows children to understand the world, but you have to keep them motivated and entertained during the learning process. One way to do this is to focus on a part of nature, and one such site with fascinating creatures is the Mariana Trench....

Dinosaur Friends by Lois Wickstrom is an imaginative picture book for young children. In the first story, friends Conifer and Spike notice a volcano that is about to erupt. Conifer wants to run away to safety, but Spike has other ideas. Spike suggests that the...

Don't Bring Rupert To The Beach by Christer Hägglund is a short illustrated children’s story. Rupert is a polar bear who lives in the north where it’s cold. One day, he went fishing but fell asleep and when he awoke, he was somewhere completely different....