The first day of elementary school is a big event in a child’s life. Some children mark the day with new outfits and a bevy of pictures. Others, meanwhile, begin the first of many intrepid commutes to school. This delightful picture book details one such adventure to get to school. 

We all know how difficult it can be to get children to try new foods. Picture books are a great way to expose children to role models who appreciate the benefits of a well-balanced or more varied diet. 

Let’s face it: butts, buttocks, bottoms—whatever term you prefer—are funny. Cute animals are always a hit. Put them together, and you have a delightful picture book sure to make both kids and grownups smile. 

There are not many picture books about the Holocaust. Published earlier this year, Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued tells two intertwined stories. 

There are opportunities to be kind in small ways and big ways, every single day. A wonderful picture book by Monique Gray Smith shows us how.