Lonely Is a Big Feeling: Interview With Author-Illustrator Britta Teckentrup

November 20, 2025November 19, 20251 Comment

Celebrated author-illustrator Britta Teckentrup talks with us about big feelings, little readers, and how to weather loneliness.

HURRICANE (Jason Chin)

November 19, 2025December 3, 2025Leave a comment

Major weather events can be frightening for everyone, but especially for young children. In the face of Mother Nature’s forces, it’s easy to feel worried or powerless. Fortunately, there are books like Hurricane to help young readers better understand both the science of and human response to these types of events. Following three narratives - … Continue reading HURRICANE (Jason Chin)

TYGER (SF Said, illus. by Dave McKean)

November 18, 2025December 3, 2025Leave a comment

What if there were a world where the British Empire still ruled the globe, and the enslavement of humans was still practiced out in the open? That’s the 21st-century London of Tyger’s protagonist, Adam Alhambra, a Muslim kid of Middle Eastern descent who is just trying to keep his head down and help his parents’ … Continue reading TYGER (SF Said, illus. by Dave McKean)

Books Recommendations for WICKED: FOR GOOD Premiere Week!

November 17, 2025December 3, 2025Leave a comment

Who’s ready for the premiere of Wicked: For Good? As megafans, we couldn’t be more excited for the new movie to hit theaters this Friday. So to prepare, we’ve been diving into some of our favorite Wicked-themed books! Our resident jokester 10-year-old is loving the Mad Libs: Wicked Edition by Brian Elling, and I’m all … Continue reading Books Recommendations for WICKED: FOR GOOD Premiere Week!