This post does not feature a book. It stars a bridesmaid dress. (Keep reading for the takeaway.) 🙂 Back in June, I posted this on Facebook: In under an hour, my bridesmaid Heidi sent a collage to me in the comments. I thought it was too good not to share, …
Mwah-ha-ha-ha-ha. I have a spooktacular treat for all of you boys and ghouls. Sue Lowell Gallion was kind enough to stop by Picture Book Builders and share her latest picture book, Pug & Pig Trick-or-Treat, the adorable follow-up to the equally adorable Pug Meets Pig. This, by the way, is …
The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet! by Carmen Agra Deedy, illustrated by Eugene Yelchin In solidarity with the finely feathered star of this book, I will not be quiet. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND READ THIS BOOK! After all, Deedy and Yelchin’s book has racked up some wonderful reviews. …
Honk! Honk! Honk! Zoe Waring and I have a book that will be vrooming onto the scene on August 15. Truck, Truck, Goose! stars a silly goose who, unbeknownst to him, causes one terrific truck traffic jam during his quest to have the perfect picnic in a nearby roundabout. This, …
Typically, I like to share books that are new to the scene, but, in case you have never read the oh-so-scrumpious Carnivores, written by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Dan Santat, I decided to do a short and sweet post about it. Description from the publisher, Chronicle Books: The lion …
Description from publisher, Kids Can Press: “Steve is a fine horse. But he thinks he could be finer. He wants to be EXCEPTIONAL.” When Steve finds a gold horn in the forest and attaches it to his head, ta-da! Exceptional! His friends are so impressed, they, too, attach objects to …
Have you ever ordered a kitten, but the pet delivery truck dropped off a lion instead? Then this book is for YOU! (It’s also for everyone else.) CARING FOR YOUR LION (Sterling), my latest book, is illustrated by the oh-so-fierce Troy Cummings. Troy’s art is warm, wonderful, and, well, purrrr-fect. …
I have known Anne Marie Pace since the glory days of LiveJournal, and I have valued her friendship for more than a decade. Anne Marie is the author of a number of pictures books including her popular Vampirina Ballerina series, illustrated by the spooktacular LeUyen Pham.   Anne Marie was …
 I had the pleasure of meeting Annie Silvestro a couple of years ago at the NJ-SCBWI Conference. Trust me when I say Annie is every bit as delightful as her debut picture book, Bunny’s Book Club. This is what Kirkus had to say about the book: “A sweet salute …
I was in Barnes & Noble, minding my own business, when some irresistible, voyaging animals caught my eye. I opened The Friend Ship, written by Kat Yeh and illustrated by Chuck Groenink, and happily set sail with this adorable crew. This is what Kirkus had to say about the book: …