One of the people I am most grateful for is Kirsten Cappy. For years, Kirsten has worked tirelessly to promote children’s books, first as a book consultant for Raising Readers and then as a creator of engagement materials at Curious City, which is how I met her. Kirsten created amazing …
Oh, people. David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka have a history of creating wonderful, engaging books. For example and example and example: Today, I bring you the latest David LaRochelle/Mike Wohnoutka Collaboration. I am not the only one who is a big fan of this book. This is what Booklist and …
“Ahhhhhhh… yessssss,” I said out loud as I gazed at Freya Blackwoods’ hypnotically captivating cover for her stunning new picture book, The Boy and the Elephant. And one of the best surprises— after going in with those incredibly high exceptions, is that this wondrous book never let me down— not …
Doesn’t this cover just beg you to pick up the book? If you’ve been reading PBB for any length of time, you know I love a meaty interview. Today, my friend Penny Parker Klostermann has given us a GEM — especially for those who love to write in rhyme. I …
I couldn’t be more thrilled today to help my friend and critique partner Kelly Conroy celebrate the book birthday for her debut, YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING, illustrated by Abigail Hookham and published by Tiger Tales/Penguin Random House! Kelly and I met in 2019 when we (along with another CP and …
In Abuelita’s Gift: A Día de Muertos Story, written by Mariana Ríos Ramírez and illustrated by Sara Palacios, Julieta is excited for Abuelita’s spirit to visit on Día de Muertos. She is determined to find the perfect gift to honor Abuelita and to show how much she misses her. However, …
I’m very excited to share a very special holiday-themed book with you today. It’s Lisa Eickholdt and Lola Schaefer’s Merry Christmas Zoo (Chronicle), illustrated by Laura Watkins. I don’t know about you, readers, but I had no idea that zoo employees and volunteers work hard each year to make winter …
I know it’s a little early to be thinking about Hanukkah (I mean we still have Halloween and Thanksgiving to get through! Geez, Rebecca!) BUT I was too excited to share my latest book with you that I couldn’t wait! So, may I introduce… LITTLE DREIDEL LEARNS TO SPIN, illustrated …
SARA: In Mixed-Up Mooncakes, written by Christina Matula and Erica Lyons and illustrated by Tracy Subisak, Ruby gets ready for the Mid-Autumn Festival with her nainai and Sukkot with her zayde. Told in an appealing voice and adorable watercolor and pastel illustrations, Ruby takes the reader from her yard to …
Attention, Picture Book Builders People. My favorite month is nearly here! In honor of October, I wanted to share a book that just might make you howl with delight. Benita and the Night Creatures is written by my pal Mariana Llanos and illustrated by Cocoretto. Book Description: Benita loves to …