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A Dance of Birds: Poetry and Paper Collage by Angela Blair (Author), Sherri Kay Linnemeyer (Illustrator)

A vibrant, handcrafted ode to the wonder of birds. Blair celebrates the beauty and diversity of birdlife in this visually arresting picture book pairing spare, lyrical verse with richly textured tissue-paper collage. Beginning with an invitation to listen, Blair introduces…
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Series Review: Dr. K’s Portal Through Time (2 books) by Dr Katherine E. A. Korkidis (Author), Emilie B Nuñez (Illustrator)

Magical, informative, inspiring; an irresistible invitation to explore, question, and discover. Korkidis blends science, history, and adventure into magical journeys through the lives of history’s most influential scientists. Galileo’s Points of Light in the Night Sky, the first volume in…
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Babies on Board Part 2 (A Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventure) by Susan Marie Chapman (Author), Natalia Loseva (Illustrator)

A moonlit adventure packed with teamwork, heart, and tiny turtle heroes… Chapman returns to the moonlit shores of her Grumpy the Iguana series with a story that balances environmental awareness and character-driven storytelling with impressive ease. A midnight beach rescue…
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Grumpy Goes Home for the Holidays (A Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventure) by Susan Marie Chapman (Author), Natalia Loseva (Illustrator)

Thoughtful, engaging, and heart-melting… A young iguana discovers the importance of compassion, family, and belonging in Chapman’s latest installment in the Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventure series. Grumpy sets off on a long-awaited journey to the Florida Keys…
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Treehouse Rescue by Veronica Puig (Author), Jessica W Cooper (Illustrator)

A delightfully comforting story about courage, community, and finding safety together. Puig’s picture book is an empathetic tale that celebrates kindness. As a storm approaches, young Mike encounters Mr. and Mrs. Carter, the caterpillars, Mrs. Birdie and her babies, and…
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Where Beau the Beach Bunny Burrows (Miss Lolisa’s Tales & Tails) by Lolisa Marie Monroe

A heartfelt coastal fable with a reassuring emotional core. Monroe pairs lyrical storytelling with gentle emotional insight in this thoughtful picture book set along Florida’s Space Coast. Beau, a small beach bunny surrounded by soaring pelicans, nesting sea turtles, and…
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Mortimer’s Magical Goo (Learning is Magical) by Megan K Palmer (Author), Nabila Amanda (Illustrator)

A thoughtful and emotionally perceptive picture book about effort, friendship, and learning that imperfection is part of growing up. In this fun picture book, Palmer introduces readers to Mortimer, a boy who would rather avoid chores, difficult activities, and anything…
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Mr. Squirrel Finds a Treasure by Susan Marie Chapman (Author), Natalia Loseva (Illustrator)

A thoughtful and environmentally conscious picture book about friendship, teamwork, and caring for the world around us.  Set once again in Flamingo Park, Miami Beach, Chapman’s latest in the Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventure series follows the duo…
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Babies on Board Part 1 by Susan Marie Chapman (Author), Natalia Loseva (Illustrator)

A cozy, feel-good, and fun offering. A beach-day wish becomes a quiet lesson in kindness, family, and responsibility in Chapman’s thought-provoking picture book. Little Mouse, the newest member of Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot’s circle, pulls a wish that…