Best picture books, chapter books, young adult books, graphic novels and non fiction for kids.
I’m thrilled to do the cover reveal for illustrator Ashley Belote today! Her picture book, Frankenslime, authored by Joy Keller, is the story of Victoria Franken, a slime scientist extraordinaire, who loves to experiment in her lab. Her sidekick, Igor the dog, lends a paw when he can. One dark and stormy night, the pair receive…
I know a third grade girl who will read ONLY Big Nate and nothing else! Myson started reading Big Nate about that same time and still enjoys these books and now he is in high school. Big Nate fans span a wide spectrum of ages. That’s the beauty of Big Nate! But there is also…
Please welcome my guest author today, Rajani LaRocca! I was thrilled to meet her at her debut middle grade book launch of Midsummer’s Mayhem. We actually both had the exact same debut book launch birthday (mine for Sumo Joe!) so we are “related” in that way :). What’s truly remarkable about Rajani is that she’s…
Are your favorite songs reimagined as picture books? Yes! Once you start reading these books, it’s hard to get the songs out of your head. What I love about these books is that even though the lyrics tell a story, they can often be reinterpreted to circumstances that relate to a young child such as…
Please welcome author Hope Lim today with her picture book list of bird characters that inspire her. Her own debut picture book soars like the birds in the sky, with a message about connection and inclusiveness. We are giving away 2 signed copies of I Am a Bird when it comes out next February of…
Welcome to the Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad Blog Tour! To celebrate the release of Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad: Absolute Hero by Valerie Tripp (author of the American Girl book series) on September 8th, blogs across the web are featuring exclusive, original content from Valerie, plus 5 chances to win a SIGNED copy of Izzy Newton! The characters’ personalities reflect…
Please welcome my guest author today, Marsha Diane Arnold. You might remember her from her post on 10 Books on Helping Endangered Animals. She has a new picture book out, Lights Out, and we are giving away a copy! Please use the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter. Children’s Books on Light Pollution and…