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Bye-bye, Mama’s Milk by Elizabeth K. Arleo, MD

A gentle, reassuring story about growing up and letting go. Arleo’s Bye-bye, Mama’s Milk approaches the weaning process with sensitivity and clarity, giving voice to a milestone that children’s books frequently overlook. After nursing throughout her baby and toddler years,…
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The Tales of Charlie Wags:Irish Adventure by Sofie Wells & Ali Barclay

A spirited, good-natured travel tale that pairs irresistible charm with a dog’s-eye view of Ireland’s greatest hits. A tail-wagging wanderlust sends Charlie across Ireland’s most iconic sights in Wells’s and Barclay’s buoyant, beautifully illustrated travel romp. Charlie Wags lives on…
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Izzy Can’t Talk by Jennifer McGee (Author), David Diamond (Illustrator)

A tender, relatable story that speaks beyond words.  McGee’s emotionally rich story captures the lively spirit of an autistic child whose emotions radiate through action, not words. Izzy can’t talk, but his feelings are loud and full of joy. When…
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My Dog, Moss by Alison Bellringer

Evocative, heartfelt, and tenderly told… Bellringer captures the raw beauty of solitude, loyalty, and love in this moving tale. Set against the rugged backdrop of the rolling countryside, the story follows Jayden King, a hardworking farmer whose world changes after…
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Orangey and Ricky COUNTRY CAT, CITY CAT By Carole Coplan

Subtle, soulful, and beautifully real. A city cat and a country cat forge an unlikely friendship in Coplan’s tender and deeply felt story. Ricky, an Abyssinian with a caramel coat that gleams like starlight, reigns over the Big City with…
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The Tales of Charlie Wags: European Christmas Adventure by Sofie Wells & Ali Barclay

A cheerful Christmas voyage brimming with magic, friendship, and snowy surprises. When the scent of gingerbread and pine fills the air, Charlie Wags, an average, cookie-loving pup who lounges by the fire, barks along to carols, and dreams of adventure,…
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al’s journey by Marin Darmonkow

A gentle, magical story about courage, wisdom, and finding your true path. In Darmonkow’s picture book, a young boy undertakes a mystical climb that transforms him into the healer his people need. al grows up in a village blinded by…
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The Robe of Rainbow Feathers by Diane Arkenstone

Potent and beautifully told. Arkenstone crafts a luminous tale where nature, spirit, and perspective converge in a tender, deeply personal fable. The story traces a girl whose bond with the natural world shows her that love and gratitude outshine fear.…
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Our Amazing Minds: Celebrating Differences and Sharing the Adventure of Autism by Jeffery May, Laura May

Engaging, heartfelt, and authentically inclusive.  Jeffery May and Laura May offer a candid, heartfelt glimpse into the day four Autistic friends explore a children’s museum for the first time in their engaging debut picture book. Through Jackson’s voice, readers step…
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At the Ragtag Hotel: The Elevator Ride by Freya Novak

A cheerful adventure crammed with giggles, greetings, and goofy charm… Novak makes her debut with this lively, laugh-filled ride that celebrates friendship, diversity, and the joy of squeezing in together. Who knew an elevator ride could feel like rush hour…
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Lexi the Coonhound Visits Grandpa by Meg Martin

A charming, sound-filled adventure… Martin captures the quiet courage of trying something new in her tender tale of separation, trust, and unexpected joy. When Grandpa arrives for a visit, Lexi can hardly contain her joy. Her paws TAP, TAP, TAP,…
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Lexi the Coonhound Finds a New Home! by Meg Martin

A gentle, heartfelt story of big feelings and new beginnings… Martin’s tender debut in the Lexi the Coonhound series traces the emotional journey of a rescue pup. Shy and soft-eyed, Lexi the coonhound spends her nights curled up on her…
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Parker the Homeless Dog: My First Ever Home by Bob Merz (Author), Debbie Hefke (Illustrator)

Tender, playful, and deeply moving… It’s not easy being the new pup on the block. Merz captures the quiet courage of a rescue dog navigating rejection and kindness in this heartfelt story. Parker’s got a big heart and a bumpy…
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Elisabeth’s Miracle by Vanessa Siso

Whimsical, heartfelt, and faith-filled… Siso weaves scripture and real-life emotion into a tender story about embracing what makes us unique. Elisabeth loves her sock puppets and the pretend worlds she creates with her best friend, Samuel. But when a puppet…
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Can Pandas Be Koalas Too?: A Story About Identity, Belonging, and Self-Acceptance by Jane Xu (Author), Sang Oh (Illustrator)

Quietly powerful and wonderfully wholesome. In Xu’s heartfelt story, a young panda must decide for herself who she is. Pandy has always felt like a Koala—she plays koala games, sings koala songs, and fits right in at her koala school.…
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The chubby bubbies: Trip to the Museum by A. M. XAVIER (Author), IRENE SİLVINQ (Illustrator)

A lively tale brimming with sibling squabbles, quiet wisdom, and artistic flair. Can chipmunks carry wonder in their paws? They can, and they do, in Xavier’s charming picture book that trades noise for nuance and delivers a gentle, art-filled adventure…
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L.B.Discovering The Inner Light by Michal Berg 

Soulful and full of heart… A young lightning bug seeks answers in Berg’s quietly powerful picture book. L.B. isn’t like the other beetles. She asks big questions: “Who am I? Why am I here?” and feels even bigger emotions. When…
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Best Chef in Town by Lori Rotter (Author), Vaughan Duck (Illustrations)

Lively, wholesome, and deliciously funny… Rotter’s latest picture book is a hearty tale of ambition, humility, and teamwork.  When confident Chef Romi enters a televised cooking contest, she’s certain she’ll win.  But when a sugar mix-up threatens disaster, Sam steps…
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Cuddle Kitty: A Tail of Friendship by Steven Rogers (Author), Alison Mutton (Illustrator)

Warm, fuzzy, and full of feelings… Rogers’s debut picture book centers on a simple but meaningful lesson: love means listening. Cleo loves a good cuddle, but not the kind that comes with squeals, surprise grabs, or rough pats.  Poor Emma…
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DREW’S BIG BUFF BRAIN by Drew Dennis and John Denny

Silly, sporty, and sneakily smart… Authors Drew Dennis and John Denny invite readers to root for a boy who just wants to get it right in this fun picture book. Drew’s got the jokes, the charm, and a body built…