The Greatest Gift
By Emma Dodd
‘If I could, I’d give you, the best life can bring – the freedom to dance and a song to sing.’
This sweet rhyming story with an adorable baby zebra celebrates the strength of love and the unconditional bond between parent and child.
Ages: 2-5 Published by: Candlewick Press Pages: 24 Price: $23.99 HC

There’s No Place Like Space! All About Our Solar System
By Tish Rabe & Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz
Join the Cat in the Hat, Thing One, Thing Two, Dick, and Sally on a wild trip through the solar system! After Pluto’s 2006 downgrade to a dwarf planet, they explore the eight remaining planets in this fun, revised adventure for young readers and budding astronomers.
Ages: 3-6 Published by: Random House Books for Young Readers Pages: 48 Price: $13.99 HC

Barker’s Doghouse 1: Fetch
By Maria Bea Alfanco & Illustrated by Laura Catálan
Gio feels lonely after moving to a new town for his mom’s doggy day care. But when he accidentally eats a dog biscuit, he can suddenly talk to the dogs! They teach him life lessons through dog games – like fetch, a perfect skill for making friends and joining the soccer team.
Ages: 7-10 Published by: Pixel+Ink Pages: 160 Price: $10.99

King & Kayla and the Case of the Escape Artist
By Dori Hillestad Butler & Illustrated by Nancy Meyers
When King visits a new doggy day care, he meets Houdini, a dog who claims he can escape anything. But when Houdini disappears, King and the other dogs launch an investigation – with help from Kayla and the staff at the Doghouse – to solve the mystery!
Ages: 7-19 Published by: Peachtree Pages: 48 Price: $21.99

Nelly the Very Different Bird
By Alex Macdonald
Nelly can’t fly, so when the other birds migrate, she stays behind and learns to do things differently. She meets another bird who also can’t fly and teaches him her way of life. Together, they discover that being different is more fun with a friend in this heartwarming story of friendship and self-acceptance.
Ages: 3-5 Published by: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 HC

The Friendship Bracelet
By Leonarda Carranza & Illustrated by Erika Rodriguez Medina
Aurelia moves to Canada, leaving her beloved Abuelita behind. Though excited at first, school is tough – she’s teased for being different and feels alone. With strength from Abuelita’s blanket, Aurelia gains confidence and makes a true friend. Inspired by the author’s experiences, it’s a heartfelt story about racism, resilience, and connection.
Ages: 4-8. Published by: North Winds Press. Pages: 32. Price: $7.99