Fans of children's literature will know that 2025 has been a wonderful and powerful year for picture books. We've seen new perspectives on old stories, both modern and long-ignored issues addressed fearlessly, and adept artistry that approaches young readers as the curious, changing, and thoughtful people that they are. And while the "Best Picture Books … Continue reading The 10 Best New Picture Books of 2025
Good news for fans of Bee Johnson’s adorable ode to imagination and sisterhood, What Can a Mess Make?: Johnson’s follow-up, While We Wait, hit bookstore shelves this week! As a pair of kiddos join their parent for a day of errands, they must employ their senses of imagination to get through the dullest parts of … Continue reading While We Wait (Bee Johnson)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Bitsy Bat, School Star by Kaz Windness, a heartwarming look at neurodiversity and the importance of accessibility. Bitsy Bat is nervous for her first day of school, but her family helps her practice all the things she will do. Yet when she arrives at school, she finds that her … Continue reading Bitsy Bat, School Star (Kaz Windness)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Turkey’s Sandtastic Beach Day, written by Wendi Silvano and illustrated by Lee Harper, the latest title in the pair’s series of pun-filled Turkey Trouble books. This time around, Turkey and his barnyard friends have been brought to the boardwalk to be in a petting zoo for the Children’s Festival, … Continue reading Turkey’s Sandtastic Beach Day (Wendi Silvano)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Even Superheroes Get Scared, written by Shelly Becker and illustrated by Eda Kaban, third in the pair’s series of superhero-themed books on managing emotions. We might be inclined to believe that superheroes are never scared when facing off against bad guys, especially of such pedestrian things as bugs or … Continue reading Even Superheroes Get Scared (Shelly Becker)
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