Picture Books

Steve, a young boy, loses five dollars for playing videogames on the bicycle ride to an arcade in his neighborhood. His ten-year-old older brother, Rich, doesn't use his noggin and lectures his distraught brother for being careless. Based on a true story that took place in Tucson, Arizona, USA, circa 1983.

Richard and his mom bought a grab bag gift for his class’s holiday party. What happened when a mean bully picked Richard’s gift? Based on a true story that took place in Upstate New York, USA, circa 1978.

Richard, a shy, sensitive, and imaginative boy gets a surprise while playing catch with his younger brother. Based on a true story that took place in Tucson, Arizona, USA, circa 1982.

Richard, a ten-year-old boy, does something wrong, and his father believes he knew better. Does Richard learn a lesson?

Dillon, a young boy, was approached by a stranger. What should Dillon do? Did Dillon learn a lesson about strangers and being safe?

Richard, a shy, sensitive, and imaginative Roman Catholic boy confronted his friend Sarah about unfair treatment during Hanukkah. Adapted from a true story that took place in Stormville, Upstate New York, USA, December circa 1978.

Risking their lives, Irena Sendler and others bravely helped save 2,500 Jewish children during the Holocaust.

Parental guidance suggested. Eva Mozes Kor and her twin sister, Miriam, were used in cruel medical experiments during World War Two by an evil Nazi, Dr. Josef Mengele.

Richard, a shy, sensitive, and imaginative boy becomes the victim of stolen toast. Based on a true story that took place in Tucson, Arizona, USA, circa 1987.

Shy and sensitive, nine-year-old Richard was teased by girls, which hurt his feelings much, much worse than it might affect most other people. He also overreacted to the situation because he had a condition called RSD (rejection sensitivity dysphoria). Based on a true story that took place in a small town in Upstate New York, USA, circa 1980....

In A Girl Broke My Heart, ten-year-old Aron has a crush on Tapay who is very beautiful. Aron buys a toy at the school student store and leaves it on his desk. Later, it’s gone! Did Tapay steal it? Does he get it back?

One day in the desert, ten-year-old Maria makes a new friend. He’s covered in hair from head to toe! But what will happen when her dad  finds out about him?

Freddie Teased about Jaheem’s Down Syndrome is about ten-year-old Freddie, who teases his friend Adisa about  Adisa’s older brother, Jaheem, who has Down syndrome. Then Freddie meets Jaheem, and learns a very important lesson. This is a story about how  sometimes people are very different, and yet how we are all the same.

Rich, a severely mentally ill man, is a hero when he comes across an unconscious woman lying in the parking lot.

Ten-year-old Jackson is in love with Lisa! So, what does he do? When he tries to show off and get her attention, he makes Lisa angry at him! Jackson learns an important lesson about thinking for himself and being responsible for his own actions.

In I Didn’t Speak Up, seven-year-old Minh doesn’t tell his parents about his cold toes while playing in the snow. Finally, it hurts so much that he sits down and begins to pout. Will he ever tell them what’s wrong?

Are your friends really who you think they are? After being lied to and taken advantage of by the girl that he loves, ten-year-old Anthony learns an important lesson about friendship and giving.

I Took Advantage of My Best Friend is a story about ten-year-old Ricardo, who convinces his best friend, Shin, to give him a lot of money. Then, Ricardo realizes that, without  the money, Shin can’t get the new bike that he wants. Will Ricardo do the right thing and learn a lesson about being nice to others?

Ten-year-old Rich bullies the younger Diego, who is visiting his aunt and uncle next door. The next day, Freddie the bully comes along when Rich is least expecting it. Will Rich learn an important lesson about how to treat others?

Nine-and-a-half-year-old Peter and thirteen-year-old Jayden crash into each other while riding their bicycles, and Peter’s Dad blames Jayden, although Peter is mostly to blame. At first, Peter pretends the crash is Jayden’s fault and that makes him feel better. But soon, he must decide whether to stand up for what is right or to let Jayden get...

Glen’s dad is usually nice and kind. But one afternoon, he says something about hurting the neighbor’s dog, and that scares Glen. Is Dad not as nice as Glen thought? Glen learns how to help others, and to follow his heart.

In My Dad Loves Me Very Much, seven-year-old Ben learns from his dad that he shouldn’t give up his dreams.

Ten-year-old Jose is in a dilemma. His older brother has a severe mental illness, and keeps acting strangely. On top of that, Jose’s best friend keeps teasing him about his brother’s serious condition. When  they come across an animal in grave danger, Jose and Sebastian don’t know what to do! Will Jose’s brother save the day?

We are a Multiracial Family introduces children to families with members of different races. Ten-year-old Teodor and his family complete two fun family projects together: they transplant a maple tree and build a sandbox in the tree’s place. Teodor and his adopted siblings discover that they can have fun and accomplish anything with teamwork....

My Brother has Autism is a story about Richard, whose younger brother Kevin is autistic. Richard wants to help his brother overcome his fear of insects, but Kevin isn’t quite ready! The story is based on true life events from the author’s life and that of his brother, the illustrator.