Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Introduce young readers to the power of community action with Every Dog in the Neighborhood! Philip C. Stead and Matthew Cordell team up once again to deliver a funny, heartwarming story about a boy and his grandmother who take local demographics into their own hands.
What if the thing that ended your career became the key to saving someone’s life? In The Secret Language of Dogs, one brave beagle must overcome fear and anxiety to protect the young girl who gives her a second chance.
Pawcasso follows a lonely eleven-year-old who gets swept into a massive neighborhood misunderstanding over a grocery-buying, basket-toting dog. Balancing funny town debates with authentic lessons on honesty and connection perfect for young art enthusiasts, and animal lovers alike.
Hot Dog, chronicles an overwhelmed city pup’s journey to find peace at the ocean. A beautifully illustrated picture book pairs lyrical text with dynamic artistic framing to deliver a timeless, child-friendly lesson on sensory regulation, environmental transitions, and carrying calmness with us wherever we go.
Neat-freak meets Goldendoodle! A comedic adventure that turns the body-swap trope into a journey of empathy. When Parker Pitts swaps bodies with his sister’s messy dog, Boof, he learns that life is about more than organization. This fast-paced, funny read helps middle-grade students explore self-acceptance, grief, and the importance of seeing the world through someone else’s eyes (and paws!).