The Nameless City

Check out this beautifully illustrated and imaginative graphic novel for middle grade readers.


The Pinkney Dynasty

What each Pinkney family member has in common is producing stellar children’s books for their readers to enjoy.



This post is definitely about dragons!

For some reason, children are fascinated by dragons. Dragon stories help children imagine and develop their creative thinking. I want to share my favorite dragon stories for young children age 3 to 7.


Where the Heart Is

The word “home” means many different things to different people. These books about houses and homes show how people and animals all around the world live.


Poetry is …

April is National Poetry Month! Join Daniel and his animal friends as they look for poetry in the park…



Quit POLLEN My Leg

Awash with cheerful colors and artfully placed peekaboo holes, Bee: A Peek-Through Picture Book offers a lovely lesson on the importance of the busy buzzing bumble bee.


Picture Books for Older Readers

Picture books span a variety of reading levels and many of our most popular picture books contain content and vocabulary that is much better suited for an older reader.