Following up on the success of the pair’s previous titles, The Old Truck and The Old Boat, the Pumphrey brothers return with a seasonal tale of community and change. For a long time, the titular sleigh brought firewood to a small community, and with it light and warmth. Yet as the city grows, the wooden … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 3: THE OLD SLEIGH (Jarrett Pumphrey and Jerome Pumphrey)
Whether your family celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, this roundup has brand new picture books for your gift list!
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 Baby Bookworm 