Spinning Wheel Stories, the publisher of No Fish in My Dish and Button Up, Buttercup! by Ted Forsstrom also has three other books. All five were published in July 2026, and read via an online reader copy by moi! This company is perhaps a European company as the contributors come from mostly Finland and England, but a couple people hail from the US. Regardless of their home bases, they created some interesting stories I would like to share with you.
First, we have The Vole Who Looked at the Moon by Mila Teras and illustrator Nora Surojegin (translated by Lola Rogers) is a story of stopping, looking and just smelling the stars. Through simple haikus inspired by the night sky, our vole and friends gives us a look into a slower paced way of being. The boldly, darker colors, that are detailed as needed images give off an almost zen-like quality. You can also feel the energy, but text and illustrations make an interesting read.
Second, I will mention Imperfectly Perfect Posey: A Wobbly Yoga Story by Lizzie Brooks and Enni Heikura (illustrator). We see that perfection comes in many forms and sometimes perfection is not so perfect. A young girl (Posey) who thinks yoga poses will be no problem (after all her name is Pose-y) learns that sometimes practice is what you need, but also having fun is a lot more productive. Simple and colorful images, demonstrate some yoga moves for the beginner, excerpt and a few ways to do yoga so it fits your own personal style.
Last, but of course, not least, we have Meet Reba by Stephanie Wheeler and Annika Chambers. Now, I will admit out of all the stories, this was my least favorite, but that does not mean it is not good. The idea of a child needing to do it all “solo” is relatable, especially when that child really isn’t doing it all “solo” (as all parents know). This story represents the symbiotic relationship rhinos and birds have with each other in this toddler based story. The artwork is simple, but has the right details and relies on the use of light to bring things together.
Each title (plus the Forsstrom books) can be adapted to most ages, but are best for the middle-aged to older toddler. They are fun additions to any personal, school or classroom library. 
