Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Rory is an orca who dreams of seeing the Northern Lights. Along his adventure he meets new friends, forming a special bond as they travel together. The book teaches young readers about determination, friendship, and reaching goals. The illustrations are gorgeous and the “Fun Facts” section at the end adds another layer of learning. A beautiful and memorable read.
In The Pie That Molly Grew, a single seed blossoms into a harvest celebration. Through rhythmic text and warm illustrations, Sue Heavenrich shows how care and patience can turn a small act into something that nourishes many. Perfect for teaching the life cycle of plants and gratitude for nature’s gifts.
Frilly wished she could be red, just like the flowers she loved best. But no matter how hard she tried, she stayed green—until she realized her beautiful emerald shade was exactly who she was meant to be.
The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning creator Vashti Harrison traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal.
Baby Capybara is a great friend. After all, no one else can create obstacle courses, follow treasure maps, or make perfect mud pies. So why is he the only capybara without a beautiful bevy of birds perched on his back?