Fans of L’Engle’s other works, including A Wrinkle in Time, will love this reimagined version of her 1969 picture book of the same name. Featuring abridged text for pacing and gorgeous new artwork by Khoa Le, this Biblical retelling of the flight into Egypt offers a more nuanced celebration of kindness to those in need, … Continue reading Dance in the Desert (Madeleine L’Engle, illus. by Khoa Le)
In this companion to Sardà's previous The Three Sisters picture book, readers meet a lonely young girl named Carmela, who is struggling to adjust to the changes in her older sister Franca since the latter made some new (and mean) friends. Going for a long walk, she happens upon a strange tower, within which lives … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 23: The Witch in the Tower by Júlia Sardà
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)
Fans of Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault’s classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom will be excited that the letters are returning for some Halloween fun and mischief! Remixing the classic to incorporate spooky themes without compromising the educational benefits of early alphabet recognition, this seasonal treat is a delight. Thank you to SimonKIDS for sending … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 22: Chicka Chicka Tricka Treat by Julien Chung
It’s Tuesday, so it’s new release day! Happy book birthday to some of our new favorites from Pixel + Ink, Abrams, Lee & Low, SimonKIDS, and Candlewick! Featured: 🥳 GLITTER KITTENS by William Joyce🥳 THIS IS ORANGE by Rachel Poliquin, illus. by Julie Morstad🥳 THE BEASTS BENEATH THE WINGS ed. by Hanna Alkaf🥳 FALL OF THE … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to This Week’s New Releases!
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