​When siblings Suzy and Jack grow frustrated with endless broccoli, no dessert, and questionable toothpaste choices, they do what any reasonable kids would do: they grade their parents. The resulting chaos leads Suzy and Jack to realize that being listened to doesn't mean being in charge—and that respectful conversation beats grading your parents any day.

Seven-year-old Caroline proudly presents her homemade gallery of everyday disasters—from a placemat drenched in spilled milk to a squashed birthday cupcake. But when her carefully curated chaos spirals out of control, it's her younger sister Daphne who steps in to show that mistakes, tantrums, and messes are all part of life.

A playful, alphabet-acrostic picture book about Benita, a young dancer who struggles with coordination and feels clumsy in front of her peers. From A to Z—and back again—readers follow her through frustration, a tumble outside, and a nervous wait at the hospital, where she even dreams about dancing. Gentle, humorous, and heartfelt, the story celebrates perseverance, resilience, and finding confidence in one’s own rhythm.

When Tortoise Tom visits the doctor because he feels hollow and heavy, he’s told to find a purpose. But Tom mishears—and sets off on a days-long quest to find… a porpoise. Oops.  But could he end up finding a purpose along the way?

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When Zoe starts Pre-team swim lessons, she discovers the dreaded “bob”—dunking your head underwater. Terrified, she tries to avoid it with creative excuses, but with her coach’s encouragement and her own vivid imagination, Zoe finds the courage to face her fear.

When Emerson learns he’s getting a shot, he panics—and launches a series of increasingly ridiculous escape plans, from drilling a tunnel to crafting armor out of jackets and floaties. But just as his fear peaks in the doctor’s office, he sees a crying baby... and finds himself offering comfort--and unexpectedly, courage.

​When Teddy drops his sparkly stone down a storm drain, he tries everything to get it back—fishing it out with a stick, recruiting the family cat, even building a submarine. Nothing works. Just when his sadness feels too big, a pair of old sticky notes sparks an idea. Teddy builds a “shrine” to his lost things, and to his surprise, his whole family joins in. Together, they create a glowing, makeshift mountain of memories that helps everyone both hold on and let go.

A gentle, poetic picture book in which a caregiver imagines being a small, glowing lantern for a child—offering comfort, warmth, and a steady light in the dark. Softly lyrical and heartfelt, the story celebrates the quiet magic of simply being there.

Chasen the Cheetah has a secret: he’s slow. When he is recruited to the school track team, he must find a way to win the race or risk everyone finding out the terrible truth.

Butterflies Belle and Elle are best friends.  Also secret rivals.  When a nectar-finding contest is announced at Butterfly Academy, Belle sees the perfect opportunity to prove she is the better butterfly.  But when disaster strikes, Belle must choose between winning first prize and saving her friend. What does being better really mean in the end?

When Lia learns that her parents are going out and she’ll be staying with a babysitter, she launches into a heartfelt, funny, and sometimes fierce protest: “No no no! I’m not gonna let you go!”  What follows is a tender and imaginative tug-of-war that moves through separation anxiety, emotional regulation, and playful empowerment.