Another awesome book celebrating its premiere this week, this frosty and fascinating story follows two pairs of mother and child—a fox family and a human mom and kiddo—as they traverse the natural beauty of the Arctic tundra. Both educational and emotional, this sweet tale deftly balances the crisp atmosphere, gorgeous scenery, and unique animals of … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: ARCTIC ADVENTURE: A TUNDRA TALE (Alexandra Cook and Jyoti Rajan Gopal)!
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)
New interview on LitPOP! What would it be like to have a pet dinosaur? I was lucky enough to explore this question, as well as how to help children manage expectations, with author-illustrator Maggie Edkins Willis!! Read the full interview here!
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s book birthday time! Happy book birthday to A Rage of Lions, the third in The Shadow Prince series by David Anthony Durham! Taking place in a solarpunk society in an alternate Egyptian universe, young Ash has proven his mettle to become part of the Prince’s security detail, or “shadow.” With … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to A Rage of Lions!
Hi, friends! Good news for fans of the iconic Ms. Rachel: her new picture book, Ms. Rachel and Bean and the Bedtime Routine released this week! Written by creative partners Ms. Rachel and Mr. Aron and illustrated by Monique Dong, this title walks the lovable bear Bean through a cozy and calming bedtime routine. Just … Continue reading Ms. Rachel and Bean and the Bedtime Routine (Ms. Rachel & Mr. Aron, illus. by Monique Dong)
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