ONCE UPON THE VERY FIRST CHRISTMAS by Rory Feek ILLUSTRATOR: Christine Cuddihy GENRE: Children’s Picture Book (Christian) PUBLISHER: Tommy Nelson RELEASE DATE: October 3, 2023 PAGES: 42 Bestselling author and songwriter Rory Feek takes children and families on a beloved journey to Christmas past in Once Upon the Very First Christmas. […]
BUSY BETTY & THE CIRCUS SURPRISE by Reese Witherspoon ILLUSTRATOR: Xindi Yan SERIES: Busy Betty #2 GENRE: Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: Flamingo Books RELEASE DATE: October 3, 2023 PAGES: 40 Academy Award–winning actress, founder of Hello Sunshine, and bestselling author, Reese Witherspoon is back with a second picture book in […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I KNOW WHO I AM by Dorena Williamson ILLUSTRATOR: Dana SanMar GENRE: Inspirational Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: WaterBrook RELEASE DATE: May 16, 2023 PAGES: 40 An uplifting picture book that reminds children all over the world of God’s love for them—affirming their standing in His kingdom and reinforcing their God-given […]
CHASING GOD’S GLORY by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young GENRE: Inspirational Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: WaterBrook RELEASE DATE: April 11, 2023 PAGES: 40 A unique and delightful children’s book about how God’s glory can be found all around us every day, from the award-winning author of Cora Cooks Pancit. “Mama, what exactly […]
YOU ARE A RACCOON! by Laurie Ann Thompson ILLUSTRATOR: Jay Fleck SERIES: Meet Your World GENRE: Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: Dial Books RELEASE DATE: April 11, 2023 PAGES: 32 The second in an adorable, STEM nonfiction picture book series that encourages very young readers to learn—through gentle interactivity and play—about […]
YOU ARE A HONEY BEE! by Laurie Ann Thompson ILLUSTRATOR: Jay Fleck SERIES: Meet Your World GENRE: Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: Dial Books RELEASE DATE: April 11, 2023 PAGES: 32 The first in an adorable, STEM nonfiction picture book series that encourages very young readers to learn—through gentle interactivity and […]
NANA THE GREAT GOES CAMPING by Lisa Tawn Bergren SERIES: Nana the Great #1 GENRE: Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: WaterBrook RELEASE DATE: March 28, 2023 PAGES: 40 This tender, spunky picture book from the bestselling author of the God Gave Us series celebrates the ways loving grandparents help children find […]