Hello, Picture Book Builder people. Are you wanting to read and/or write a great read aloud? Well, I have the book for you. Please get your paws on Cats in Construction Hats by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Leeza Hernandez. This book had me sold on the dedication: “To our agent, Rachel: …
Caring for Your Lion, written by yours truly and illustrated by Troy Cummings, is the 2025 Read Across Oklahoma Book. In honor of this, I wanted to share a post I wrote about this book for Nerdy Book Club. Enjoy! For me, the hardest part about writing a picture book …
Oh, people. I so enjoy a picture book that makes a good read aloud. POP! Goes the Nursery Rhyme, written by Betsy Bird and illustrated by Andrea Tsurumi, is one such book. Librarians and teachers are going to love sharing this one with their crowds. This is what Publishers Weekly …
Hello, Picture Book Builders people. I have a new name and that name is Gam-Gam. Back in February, my daughter had TWO babies. (She has always been an overachiever.) Of course, I have been giving those adorable baby boys lots of books. This is the latest one–The Baby Who Stayed …
Hello, Picture Book Builders people! I am very happy to announce Mary is back! In her first book, she brought some glam to her school. In her second book, she came up with a plan to improve her neighborhood. This time around she spreads the joy of music by orchestrating …
It’s that time again! I hereby give you my list of 25 of the MANY Picture Books I’m Looking Forward to in ’25! Annnnnnd I’m extra excited about Mary Had a Little Jam, illustrated by the amazing Vanessa Brantley-Newton, which debuts in March. This is the third book in our …
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 …
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 …
Answer: She wanted a good BAWK! If you know me, you know I love chicken books. Chickens have starred in many of mine. Evidence: I also own a lot of chicken-y books written by other people. Chicken Big by Keith Graves, however, is one of my all-time favorites. I would …
Hello, Picture Book Builders people. I wrote a book called Truck, Truck, Goose! which was illustrated by Zoe Waring. I also very much enjoyed a book called Duck, Duck, Moose! which was written by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and illustrated by Noah Z. Jones. Today, though, I want to highlight another book …