I’ve loved Cynthia Harmony’s books since her lyrical debut, Mi Ciudad Sings, released in 2022. I’m thrilled that Cynthia has two new books out this year: Apapacho Love (illustrated by Erika Meza, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux Macmillan) and Forest en Familia (illustrated by Renata Galindo, published by Yosemite …
I can’t tell a lie… I was expecting I TOLD A LITTLE LIE, by Judith Henderson to be predictable. I mean how many books about lying— you shouldn’t do it— always tell the truth— can there be? But I was reeled in by the first page, “It all started with …
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been feeling like I need a pep talk lately. On multiple fronts. Let’s start with the children’s literature universe. Publishing seems to be moving very slowly right now. And, I can understand why. Some imprints have closed, some staff has shifted or been …
Out at last is the book that wraps up the Secret Animal Superpowers series (maybe), authored by me and hilariously illustrated by Bob Shea … If you’re new to PBB, this one is #4 in a series about REAL animals with extraordinary behaviors unique to their species. Horned Toads are …
Hello, Picture Book Builders people. Are you ready to be amazed? Well, my lead character in The Amazing Augustus, illustrated by Pauline Gregory, is all set to prove just how amazing he is. But Augustus gets so busy boasting and celebrating himself that he winds up in the belly of …
Hello Picture Book Builders! Today, I am so honored to be able to share a truly special book with you all: UNBREAKABLE: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp, written by Minoru Tonai and Jolene Gutiérrez, illustrated by Chris Sasaki. Here’s my review: Wow. This masterfully written and …
I’m excited to tell you about a great idea that hopefully spreads to picture book lovers and students everywhere! About two years ago, I received a group email sent by Carolyn Crimi, one of my favorite picture book authors (whose latest picture book JADEN NOTICED is awesome btw!) Carolyn was …
Please welcome Maria Gianferrari back to Picture Book Builders to talk about her two new books, JUST ONE OAK and PUFFINS! Although both books are very different in style, they both have a ton of appeal for readers and will keep them engaged while absorbing information about these two species. …
Welcome, Picture Book Builders people! Today, I invited award-winning author/illustrator Janee Trasler to share a post about one of her creative pursuits–The 100 Day Project. Perhaps it may inspire you to take on a project of your own. Here’s Janee….. Have you heard of The 100 Day Project? It’s an …
Others, written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Charles Santoso is a masterclass in how to convey a complicated concept by combining the perfect marriage of words and pictures. In this stunning picture book both text and illustration carry equally heavy loads and they do so in a very natural, …