Stories for my kids

Maple & Willow Together (2014) by Lori Nichols is a heartwarming children's picture book about inseparable sisters who navigate the highs and lows of sibling relationships. They share a deep bond, playing together daily in nature, but face a fight over dandelions that leads to a temporary separation before they reconcile.

Make Way for Ducklings (1941) by Robert McCloskey is a classic children’s picture book following Mr. and Mrs. Mallard as they search for a safe place to raise their eight ducklings in Boston. After finding a perfect island in the Charles River, Mrs. Mallard teaches her ducklings—Jack, Kack, Lack, Mac, Knack, Whack, Pack, and Quack—to swim and follow her.

“Ellie" by Mike Wu is a charming picture book about a small elephant who discovers her artistic talent to save her beloved zoo from closing. When she feels she has no skills compared to other animals, she discovers painting, using her creativity to bring color to the zoo and win over visitors.

Truffle: A Dog (and Cat) Story by David McPhail: A children's book about a farm dog navigating life, work, and his complex relationship with cats.

Pig the Fibber by Aaron Blabey is a humorous children's book about Pig, a selfish pug who constantly lies and blames his housemate, Trevor the sausage dog, for his own naughty behavior. Pig's lies escalate until a sneaky plan to steal treats backfires, teaching him a painful lesson about honesty. [1, 2, 3]

The book follows a boy named Duncan who discovers that his crayons have written him letters expressing their frustrations and grievances. In the letters, the crayons describe how they have been treated, some feeling overused, others ignored, and some frustrated by being used for the “wrong purposes”.

I'm Happy-Sad Today: Making Sense of Mixed-Together Feelings by Lory Britain(illustrated by Matthew Rivera) is a children's picture book that validates experiencing multiple, often contradictory, emotions simultaneously—such as happy-sad, scared-brave, or nervous-excited. It teaches that mixed feelings are natural, offering strategies like talking, art, and movement to cope with complex emotions.

Secret Pizza Partyby Adam Rubinand Daniel Salmieri is a humorous children's book about a pizza-obsessed raccoon tired of being chased away with a broom. He decides to throw a secret party, planning an elaborate, covert mission to enjoy pizza safely with his friends

Aaron Slater, Illustrator by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts (part of The Questioneers series) is a 2021 children’s picture book about a young boy with dyslexia who struggles with reading and writing. Through rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, Aaron discovers his voice by telling stories through art, proving that his unique strengths are valuable.

The Marvelous Now (2025) by Angela DiTerlizzi, illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Gómez, is a children's picture book (part of The Magical Yet series) that teaches mindfulness and emotional regulation. It helps children overcome overwhelming emotions, stress, or a bad day by focusing on the "Marvelous Now"—a calm, present moment.