Through colorful illustrations and engaging dialogue, this story helps educate students about speech sound disorders and promotes empathy in the classroom.
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One Big Open Sky
By Lesa Cline-RansomeREAD MOREThree women narrate a perilous wagon journey westward that could set them free—or cost them everything they have—in this intergenerational verse novel that explores the history of the Black homesteader movement.
A Cup of Love: Relationship Goals for Kids
By Michael Todd. Illustrated by Joel SantanaREAD MOREIn his first children’s book, the bestselling author of Relationship Goals shares a tender story that helps kids understand how our families are strengthened by God’s love.
Joan of Art
By Lesa EngelthalerREAD MOREIn an inspiring story about self-expression, quirky and artistic Joan harnesses the power of friendship and the bravery of her namesake, Joan of Arc, to embrace her creative nature.
Uprising
By Jennifer A. NielsenREAD MOREPoland has fallen under Nazi occupation, and 12-year-old Lidia begins to smuggle wheat and food to the Jewish people held captive in the Warsaw Ghetto.
Hot Dog
By Doug SalatiREAD MOREThis glowing and playful picture book, winner of the 2023 Caldecott Medal, features an overheated—and overwhelmed—pup who finds his calm with some sea, sand, and fresh air.
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One of the things I love about music is that it affects us more at the heart level. Music tends to make us feel.
Louder Than Hunger
By John SchuREAD MORERevered teacher and librarian John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as an act of survival—in a wrenching and transformative novel-in-verse.
Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders
By Joanna Ho and Liz SoHyeon Kleinrock. Illustrated by Dung HoREAD MOREFrom New York Times-bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock comes a powerful companion picture book about adoption and family.
Little Spark of Life
By Courtney Siebring. Illustrated by Camila CarrossineREAD MOREA new baby is coming! It's time to celebrate! With exciting rhymes and vibrant illustrations Little Spark of Life will help families get ready and learn more about the miracle of life.
When I Go to Church, I Belong: Finding My Place in God's Family as a Child with Special Needs
By Elrena Evans. Illustrated by Rebecca EvansREAD MOREChildren with disabilities often struggle to fit in, but church can be a place where everyone is welcome and included!
Building a Dream: How the Boys of Koh Panyee Became Champions
By Darshana Khiani. Illustrated by Dow PhumirukREAD MOREAn unforgettable tale of persistence and problem-solving, based on the amazing true story of a Thai soccer team who made their own place to play.
Taste and See: All About God’s Goodness
By Irene Sun, illustrated by Hannah Y. LuREAD MOREChildren love food, and this beautiful book will help them see God’s goodness and love in the food he provides for his children all through the Bible.
The Labors of Hercules Beal
By Gary D. SchmidtREAD MOREA seventh-grader has to figure out how to perform the twelve labors of Hercules in real life—and makes discoveries about friendship, community, and himself along the way.
Orris and Timble: The Beginning
By Kate DiCamillo. Illustrated by Carmen MokREAD MOREFrom storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes the first book in a funny early reader trilogy about a misanthropic rat and a naive owl—and the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
The Story of Us
By Mitali Perkins. Illustrated by Kristen Howdeshell and Kevin HowdeshellREAD MOREA lyrical, captivating retelling of the biblical redemption story from National Book Award nominee Mitali Perkins, sure to become a beloved tradition for families of faith.
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A Korean American mother of two highlights her family’s favorite children’s books celebrating Asian stories and cultures.
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When God said in Genesis, “Let dry ground appear,” God created solid, recyclable material.
Hope in the Valley
By Mitali PerkinsREAD MOREHope in the Valley, from National Book Award Nominee and Calvin University’s first writer-in-residence Mitali Perkins, is a middle-grade novel exploring grief, friendship, family, and growing up in a community facing a housing crisis.
Sail Me Away Home
By Ann Clare LeZotteREAD MOREThis gripping story, set in the world of the award-winning Show Me a Sign and Set Me Free, completes an unforgettable trilogy centering the d/Deaf experience.
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If you watch closely, you can see many moments of joy in creation. Sometimes creation brings us joy, and sometimes you can see joy happening for other parts of creation.
On the Edge of the World
By Anna DesnitskayaREAD MOREAs readers flip the book between Vera in Russia and Lucas in Chile, they will learn just how big—and how small—a place the world can be.
What If I Can’t Explain God?
By Jennifer Grant. Illustrated by Hsulynn PangREAD MOREIn this new picture book by the author of Maybe God Is Like That Too, children will learn that accepting a bit of mystery is part of what it means to have faith.
Journey With Jesus: an Easter Story
By Ann Ingalls. Illustrated by Steliyana DonevaREAD MOREYoung readers are invited to journey with Jesus all the way to Easter and experience his great love for each one of us.