It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to celebrate book birthdays! This week, we’re welcoming the adorable Smushkins to our bookshelf. What is a Smushkin? Well, they’re adorable critter amalgamations that travel in a pack of ten, and in their introductory title, they’re searching for a home. But what would make a home for this motley … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: MEET THE SMUSHKINS (Claudia Rueda)
Fans of the a capella supergroup Pentatonix will surely know Scott Hoying as a talented singer, but fans of inclusive holiday stories will love his newest picture book, co-written with his husband Mark. A family-focused look at the winter holidays, the Hoying family—along with the artwork of Steph Lew—gives a loving look at a baby’s … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 2: FA LA LA FAMILY (Scott Hoying and Mark Hoying, illus. by Steph Lew)
If you can believe it, this childhood classic has reached its 25th year, inspiring several sequels, an animated series, and plenty of fans along the way. In fact, if you take a close look at our logo, Olivia is one of the books that baby JJ is reading in the illustration! For those who haven’t … Continue reading Happy 25th Anniversary, OLIVIA (Ian Falconer)!
The holiday season is upon us, and with it another countdown! We’re kicking off the winter holidays with this adorable follow-up to This Is the First Book I Will Read to You, which features a small family celebrating their first Christmas together. Amidst twinkling lights, fresh-baked cookies, and cozy cuddles, this wondrous look at Christmas … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 1: THIS IS OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS (Francesco Sedita, illus. by Magenta Fox)
Winter break is coming up sooner than we think, so what better time to think about helping our youngsters build their cold-weather TBRs? For middle graders, I have two thrilling espionage must-reads that will fill their cozy midwinter reading with suspense. Bookshop Amazon The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls by Judith Rossell is the tale … Continue reading THE MIDWATCH INSTITUTE FOR WAYWARD GIRLS (Judith Rossell) & MAX IN THE LAND OF LIES (Adam Gidwitz)
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