I Don't Want to Be Fancy

By Alice Watkins

I Don’t Want to Be Fancy is a delightfully expressive story about the struggle against being forced to conform to social expectations. The narrator shares how she dislikes everything about being “fancy,” from uncomfortable dresses and accessories to delicate nails and hairstyles. However, her hatred...

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Penny Panda and the Gift of Possibility

By Nicole Oke

Izzy jumped and ran to the Christmas tree in excitement because of the gifts from Santa. She couldn’t wait to see what new toys she got on Christmas morning. Unfortunately, Izzy saw a stuffed animal waiting for her and was disappointed. Her parents introduced the...

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The Independent Child

A modern day story of growing up and happily ever after!
By Arwen Russo

The Independent Child: A Modern Day Story of Growing up and Happily Ever After! by Arwen Russo is a story of one girl's hard work and perseverance. Macy has two siblings, Ed and Yuna. They are all distinctive in their own ways and have different...

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Turning the Corner

By Ruozhen Ma

Turning The Corner is an adventure drama story for preteens by Ruozhen Ma. Inspired by her own experiences of re-joining school after two years of distance learning due to COVID lockdowns since 2020, Ruozhen recalls the period of adjustment she and her friends had to...

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Musical Soul Mates

A Girl Who Hears Music Everywhere
By Cindy B Witty, Estelle Corke

A young girl named Eleanora, who adores music, is the subject of Musical Soul Mates. She can distinguish between happy and sad sounds, hears them everywhere she goes, and gives them distinct names. She considers music to be her best friend because she confides all...

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Soso and The Kako Leaf

By Bella Disu

Soso and The Kako Leaf by Bella Disu begins on the morning of Soso’s ninth birthday on a special date, the ninth of September. Soso is preoccupied with two things. The first is if she will get the nail polish kit and purple hair extensions...

The Birthday Princess

By Tatyerra Mikell

The Birthday Princess, by Tatyerra Mikell and illustrator Patricia Grannum, celebrates the magic of birthdays and practicing self-care with those you love. Kiyah shares a birthday with her Aunt Cee, who she dubs the “birthday queen.” While waiting for Aunt Cee, Kiyah and her parents...

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It's OK to Lose!

A Colourful Picture Book about Accepting Losing in Games and Being a Good Sport for Young Children (Behavior Science Children's Books)
By Stephanie Chan

It's OK to Lose! is a wonderful educational story for children by Stephanie Chan on how to deal with losing in the everyday activities of life. The first thing I noticed and liked is the opening page. On this page, children can fill in the...

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Jack's Garage

Tire Maintenance for Kids
By Jack Scudder

Growing kids have always watched adults. You will find them continually mimicking adult actions from pretending they are working at a grocery store checking groceries, staying at home cooking, and fussing with the kids to working in an office. Jack's Garage: Tire Maintenance for Kids...

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Boys Do Cry

A Book About Boys and Their Feelings
By Ashley Palmer LCPC

Gender roles assigned to children can be so biased that they can greatly influence and ruin a child's growth and development in the future. Boys Do Cry: A Book About Boys and Their Feelings by Ashley Palmer LCPC reflects life through the eyes of Shiloh,...

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