YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART by Rajani LaRocca, MD ILLUSTRATOR: Lauren Paige Conrad GENRE: Children’s Picture Book / Non-Fiction PUBLISHER: Dial Books RELEASE DATE: August 15, 2023 PAGES: 40 A lyrical introduction to the many wonders of the human heart, from award-winning author and practicing doctor, Dr. Rajani LaRocca In […]
Happy September! This year is just flying by for me – anyone else? This month, I celebrate my 23rd wedding anniversary and our nephew’s 18th birthday… and FALL!!! As I say hello to my favorite time of year, I am also saying hello to a new month of new books. […]
TRACK STAR by Kelly Starling Lyons ILLUSTRATOR: Wayne Spencer SERIES: Miles Lewis #4 GENRE: Children’s Chapter Books (Clean) PUBLISHER: Penguin Workshop RELEASE DATE: August 29, 2023 PAGES: 91 From the award-winning author of the Jada Jones chapter books comes an illustrated spinoff series perfect for STEM fans! The annual Fun Run […]
Today is “Global Sleep Under the Stars Night” and… well… let’s just say I’d rather look out at the stars from my bedroom (or hotel) window than sleep out under them. I don’t do bugs… I don’t do heat… I don’t do sleeping bags… and I don’t do critters. BUT […]
Happy August! School started here in Georgia on Tuesday, which I think is crazy. But saying goodbye to summer takes a backseat to saying hello to a new month of new books. There are tons of great books on my radar in August! There are just over 100 titles on […]
WHAT A MAP CAN DO by Gabrielle Balkan ILLUSTRATOR: Alberto Lot GENRE: Children’s Picture Book / Educational PUBLISHER: Rise x Penguin Workshop RELEASE DATE: July 18, 2023 PAGES: 48 An accessible and humorous introduction to maps for budding navigators. A raccoon narrator embarks on a big adventure in this exciting […]
A BOOK FOR BEAR by Ellen L. Ramsey ILLUSTRATOR: MacKenzie Haley GENRE: Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: Flamingo Books RELEASE DATE: July 18, 2023 PAGES: 33 “An endearing picture book that showcases the lengths readers will go to find the perfect book . . . this lovely book is one to […]
STINKBIRD HAS A SUPERPOWER by Jill Esbaum ILLUSTRATOR: Bob Shea GENRE: Children’s Picture Book / Educational PUBLISHER: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers RELEASE DATE: May 16, 2023 PAGES: 33 A hilarious and factual introduction to the Amazonian hoatzin—or stinkbird—and its surprising, incredible superpower. (Spoiler alert: it’s more than […]
Happy July! This year is just flying by, isn’t it? But we know that a new month brings new books, and there are tons of great books on my radar in July! There are 85 titles on this list of July 2023 New Releases, and they comprise a range of […]
WHERE WILDFLOWERS GROW by Hà Dinh ILLUSTRATOR: Bao Luu GENRE: Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: WaterBrook RELEASE DATE: June 13, 2023 PAGES: 40 A beautifully moving picture book that reminds us that wherever we move—across the sea or across the neighborhood—we can always keep growing . . . just like wildflowers. After […]
ON THE EDGE OF THE DARK SEA OF DARKNESS by Andrew Peterson SERIES: The Wingfeather Saga #1 GENRE: Inspirational Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure PUBLISHER: Waterbrook RELEASE DATE: May 16, 2023 (Paperback) PAGES: 304 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND ECPA BESTSELLER • Now in paperback! Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on […]
AUNT CRYSTAL & THE VOWEL TOWELS by Sandy Ryerse GENRE: Early-Middle Grade Fiction RELEASE DATE: March 26, 2023 PAGES: 80 The eight-year-old life is looking easy-peasy until Todd’s quirky Aunt Crystal gives him a birthday present way blander than plain oatmeal: six vowel-themed bath towels. Who wants to think about […]
A FIRST GUIDE TO DOGS: Understanding Your Very Best Friend AUTHOR: Dr. John Bradshaw ILLUSTRATOR: Claire Elsom GENRE: Children’s Non-Fiction / Pets PUBLISHER: Penguin Workshop RELEASE DATE: June 13, 2023 PAGES: 128 “Perceptive and engaging—essential reading for anyone seeking greater understanding of their four-legged best friends.”—Kirkus, starred review. Featuring fun […]
THE MIRACLE OF YOU by Cleere Cherry Reaves ILLUSTRATOR: Alejandra Barajas GENRE: Inspirational Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson RELEASE DATE: March 14, 2023 PAGES: 32 A lyrical picture book from Cleere Cherry Reaves of the popular brand Cleerely Stated, The Miracle of You celebrates the unconditional love of a […]
THE BEST FLOWER EVER by Neesha Hudson GENRE: Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: Dial Books RELEASE DATE: June 13, 2023 PAGES: 32 A spare and laugh-out-loud funny picture book about appreciating what you have and learning to grow with the help of friends An Australian shepherd thinks he has the most […]
HIDING by Kate Pugsley A Story About Finding Quiet in a Busy World GENRE: Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: Viking Books for Young Readers RELEASE DATE: May 9, 2023 PAGES: 41 A little girl explores the many ways and occasions of hiding—inside and outside, with friends and with pets and toys, […]
DAD AND THE RECYCLING BIN ROLLER COASTER AUTHOR: Taylor Calmus ILLUSTRATOR: Eda Kaban GENRE: Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: WaterBrook RELEASE DATE: May 16, 2023 PAGES: 41 A loving dad goes a little over-the-top as he tries to DIY the best day ever for his kids in this funny, tender, vibrantly […]
Welcome to the Blog Tour for If I Were a Tiger by Caroline Coleman, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I’m delighted to have Caroline on the blog today to chat about this adorable picture book! IF I WERE A TIGER by Caroline Coleman GENRE: Christian Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: WaterBrook […]
Happy June! A new month brings new books, and there are SO MANY great books on my radar in June! There are over 90 titles on this list of June 2023 New Releases, and they comprise a range of genres – contemporary, historical, cozy mystery, suspense, Amish fiction, children’s books, […]
LITTLE TROUBLEMAKER MAKES A MESS by Luvvie Ajayi Jones Illustrator: Joey Spiotto GENRE: Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: Philomel Books RELEASE DATE: May 2, 2023 PAGES: 41 A story about a little troublemaker with a big heart from the New York Times bestselling author and noted speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones Whoops! Little […]