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Wake Up, Woodlands

Chronicle Books | 978-1797215037 In WAKE UP, WOODLANDS, author Karen Jameson and illustrator Marc Boutavant‘s beautiful companion to Woodland Dreams, readers are invited into the arrival of one of my favorite seasons. As the bears and butterflies, fawns and foxes greet warmer days, kids will relish the call to take in the sights and sounds… Read more »

It’s Your Time to Shine

Little Simon (S&S) | ISBN: 978-1665932035 I’m excited to share my first board book, IT’S YOUR TIME TO SHINE, with charming illustrations by Nanette Regan. This is a book that began as one thing and became something more, thanks to the vision of my brilliant editor. Originally inspired by the opening lines of Ecclesiastes 3… Read more »

Salat in Secret

Random House Studio | 978-1984848093   On Muhammad’s seventh birthday, his dad gives him a prayer rug called a salat. It’s beautiful, with “fuzzy patterns and gold stitching.” He’ll use the rug five times a day, following the important traditions of his Islamic faith. That evening and the next morning, he whispers his prayers to… Read more »

The Last Stand

Knopf Books for Young Readers | 978-0593480571 Papa has the last stand at the farmer’s market, but the job is hard, and he’s getting older. From week to week, he and his grandson work together to bring in the crops. While Papa gathers peppers, plums, and pumpkins, his grandson collects the eggs. Together they set… Read more »

Between Two Brothers

Balzar and Bray | 978 -0063047297 Today is Isaiah “Ice” Abernathy’s birthday and he’s a bit salty. In his own words he says, “In parts of Texas, it’s illegal to sell Limburger cheese on Sunday or shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel,” but “no one saw fit to make it a… Read more »

A Gift for Nai Nai

Feiwel and Friends | 978-1250871596 Nai Nai is Lyn Lyn’s beloved grandmother. Each year, she crochets a special new hat for Lyn Lyn. Now she wants to return the favor and make a special hat for Nai Nai. But it’s not easy! Every time she tries, her stitches are too tight, too loose, or just… Read more »

SUPERBABY

Neal Porter Books | 978-0823445585 If you’re not already familiar with Stephanie Parsley Ledyard‘s picture books, I’m excited to introduce you to her work, and her newest, SUPERBABY, an adorable and energetic ode to all things baby. The story begins with this sweet introduction: Indeed, she is not! Superbaby is UP! UP! and awake… BOOOOOOOOMING… Read more »