Oh, Julia Donaldson, you #picturebook songstress, you’ve done it again! PAPER CHASE is a must-read (but be sure to use a British accent to get the most of the rhyme!). This heartwarming story shines with built-in info about how books are made & a deliciously satisfying story of friendship. #kidlit

SAFE CROSSING by @karipercival is both a wonderfully engaging, read-aloud worthy #picturebook and a #nonfiction book that makes you want to learn more and do more. #kidlit

This #hanukkah, read BEAM OF LIGHT: THE STORY OF THE FIRST WHITE HOUSE MENORAH by Elisa Boxer to your #kids. In this #picturebook, the menorah symbolizes the #jewish people: a group that was “supposed to be destroyed.” Use this book to begin a discussion about perseverance, acceptance, & empathy.

We kicked Storytime off yesterday with MOTHER BRUCE by Ryan T Higgins. Then the winning #picturebook, THE MUSEUM OF EVERYTHING by Lynne Rae Perkins, 🤯 our minds! Next, DUDE, BE NICE. by Sarah Scheerger & ON ACCOUNT OF THE GUM by @adamrex.bsky.social met giggles & hollers of glee. #kidlit

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Just discovered a SOPHIE’S SQUASH situation in my son’s room… @patzmiller.bsky.social #picturebook #kidlit

Looking for a #picturebook about grandparents that’s full of love and joy? THE GREATEST by Verra Hiranandani is THE one. I want to read this to my kids, gift a copy to their grandpa, and keep one for my husband to read to our #grandkids one day.

We want our #kids to build generosity & empathy #picturebooks like FAITH TAKES THE TRAIN by @kesi.augustine can help! Kids know so much more than we sometimes realize, and this book leans into that awareness, capturing the ethos—the joy!—of helping others with just the right touch. #kidlit

Oh, my heart 💜! This #picturebook distills the layers of conflict between siblings down to a simple, beautiful, child-centered metaphor. I love how TERRIBLE HORSES by #raymondantrobus leaves the ending open for the reader to interpret in such an inviting way. #kidlit #siblings

What a refreshing interview with the CEO of Sourcebooks: "Today's book publishing needs to move away from gatekeeping to gate opening," she said. "We need to see ourselves as opening doors for one another, for other people who are coming next." 👏🏻✨ #picturebooks #kidlit

GINA KAMINSKI SAVES THE WOLF by Craig Barr-Green does so much more than turn an old fairy tale on its head. It empowers children—especially children who challenge traditional expectations. The voice is quirky, brave and hilarious and the ending is perfectly satisfying. #kidlit #picturebook

🎶 Women #picturebook bio alert! THE FASTEST DRUMMER IN THE WORLD: CLAP YOUR HANDS FOR VIOLA SMITH! by Dean Robbins is a great read-aloud, vibrant with musical bounce. THE ONE & ONLY GOOGOOSH: IRAN’S BELOVED SUPERSTAR by Azadeh Westergaard is a gorgeous, powerful story told in 2nd person POV. #kidlit

TUCK ME IN! by Nathan W. Pyle is an absolutely brilliant #picturebook that explains a #nonfiction concept in a delightfully fun way so that even the youngest readers can enjoy it! #kidlit

AND THEY WALK ON by Kevin Maillard is a poignant, beautiful, dare I say empowering #picturebook about the #loss of a loved one. #grief #kidlit

MAKE NEW FRIENDS by @joshuadavidstein is a quirky, sweet #picturebook normalizing the process of being the New Kid and making friends in any way, shape, or form, or timeline. #kidlit

Storytime rocked its new indoor location with #picturebooks that made us feel warm, thankful, & a little hungry: THE LITTLE WOODEN ROBOT AND THE LOG PRINCESS by Tom Gauld (thanks, @allsopsfables.bsky.social!) AT OUR TABLE by Patrick Hulse & LENA THE CHICKEN (BUT REALLY A DINOSAUR) by Linda Bailey

#Query Critique #GiveawayAlert! Enter to win a query critique by agent Carter Hasegawa & read his agent spotlight interview at Literary Rambles. Find out what he's looking for. #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit www.literaryrambles.com/2025/11/lite...

It’s not too late to read Winsome Bingham’s THE WALK, a perfect #picturebook for Election Day! I ❤️ the natural rising tension & how the child plays an active role in this important community ritual. Mold those future leaders! #kids #voting #votingmatters #votingrights #kidlit @armyvet5.bsky.social

There is so much to love about THE BESTEST BIG BROTHER, EVER by Ben Mantle! It’s honest, hilarious, and super fun, with its onomatopoeia and enthusiastic protagonist. A must read for brothers everywhere! #picturebook #kidlit #brothers #siblings

A hilarious #picturebook that teaches readers to be more helpful, thoughtful, and compassionate, in a way that they don’t even realize is happening (kind of like Bear!)? Yes, please! The tongue-in-cheek humor in DON’T EAT EUSTACE by Lian Cho is just right! #kidlit

Looking for a #picturebook celebrating #native culture? MOON SONG by Michaela Goade is absolutely breathtaking. Illustrations and lyrical words sing together, depicting the beauty of nature’s light and darkness on an Alaskan island. #kidlit

This magnificent #picturebook about #bullying, from the bully’s POV, is a story of empathy & growth told with simple, heart-wrenching beauty. A must-read for #teachers and #parents looking to begin discussions about food insecurity & domestic issues, & open 💜s. #kidlit @kathrynotoshi.bsky.social

#pbrisingstars has been the most rewarding experience of my time writing #picturebooks. The organizers, mentors, and community has shaped me both as a professional and as a human being. It’s bittersweet, but I know they’ll be with me for years to come. If you’re on the fence: NOW IS THE TIME!

SPOOKY Soundview Storytime was scary good! It’s amazing to witness budding friendships as kids engage with #picturebooks. On Friday we read: COLIN’S CASTLE by Holly Swain, I AM NOT A VAMPIRE by Miles McKenna, AGGIE AND THE GHOST by Matthew Forsythe, & classic ROOM ON THE BROOM by Julia Donaldson.

What are some of your *favorite* #picturebooks to introduce to kids? The ones they couldn’t believe they had never read before, because when you read them out loud to kids, they just 🩵 them so much? #kidlit #picturebook

If you’re looking for a slightly creepy #Halloween #picturebook, I recommend CREEPY PAIR OF UNDERWEAR! by Aaron Reynolds & Peter Brown. A fun & relatable story about what it means to be a Big Kid. The tension is perfect (that all-dark spread 👌🏼) & the ending is so satisfying!

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​​THE BREAKING NEWS x TROLLS WORLD TOUR movie Hendrix ❤️s how Lyrictown sings–jingle-jamming, fingers snapping–especially @ the annual Jubilee. But when the festival's canceled, the silence seems sharp. If Hendrix wants to save the Jubilee, he must find a way to get his town to LISTEN 🎶. #DVPit #PB

THE MORE YOU GIVE x THE TABLE Strength. Courage. Hope. The 🧵 brought these things to Asher’s family for 3 generations. He must grasp this THREAD of his ancestry & fix his lucky jersey before tomorrow’s game. From NYC suburbs to war-torn Poland & back, follow the 🧵 that binds them all. #DVPit #PB

CRANKY x STINKY & DIRTY MUCKY DUMPER ❤️s dumping–splat! The best part is the mess left in her bed, that snuggles her like a warm hug. But when she skips the 🛁, her bed gets stuck and–CRASH!–she can't even clean up the mess she’s made! If she wants to dump, Mucky must unstick that ick. #DVPit #PB

THE MORE YOU GIVE x THE TABLE Strength. Courage. Hope. The 🧵 brought these things to Asher’s family for 3 generations. He must grasp this THREAD of his ancestry & fix his lucky jersey before tomorrow’s game. From NYC suburbs to war-torn Poland & back, follow the 🧵 that binds them all. #DVPit #PB

MY BROTHER IS AWAY x FRY BREAD Shimmy-tinkle goes the 🎶, butter-sizzle go the 🥞! Eleanor & big bro Ezra dance through their early morning ritual–but they better not wake Mom, or there'll be trouble! Then when Eleanor wakes alone, she must tiptoe past Mom's 🚪 to find the MAGIC INGREDIENT. #DVPit #PB

THE BREAKING NEWS X TROLLS WORLD TOUR movie Hendrix ❤️s how Lyrictown sings–jingle-jamming, fingers snapping–especially @ the annual Jubilee. But when the festival's canceled, the silence seems sharp. If Hendrix wants to save the Jubilee, he must find a way to get his town to LISTEN 🎶. #DVPit #PB

CRANKY x STINKY & DIRTY CRRRRANK-SPLAT! MUDDY DUMPER loves dumping! That smeary mess left behind in her bed? A warm hug. She tries to avoid washing, but then–CRRrr–her bed gets stuck, & now she can’t haul away her crew’s biggest mess! If she wants to dump, Muddy must unstick that ick. #DVPit #PB

THE MORE YOU GIVE x THE TABLE Strength. Courage. Hope. The 🧵 brought these things to Asher’s family for 3 generations. He must grasp this THREAD of his ancestry & fix his lucky jersey before tomorrow’s game. From NYC suburbs to war-torn Poland & back, follow the 🧵 that binds them all. #DVPIT #PB

MY BROTHER IS AWAY x FRY BREAD Shimmy-tinkle goes the 🎶, butter-sizzle go the 🥞! Eleanor & big bro Ezra dance through their early morning ritual–but they better not wake Mom, or there'll be trouble! Then when Eleanor wakes alone, she must tiptoe past Mom's 🚪 to find the MAGIC INGREDIENT. #DVPIT #PB

MISUNDERSTOOD 🦈 X DON'T TRUST 🐠 DOCTOPUS uses all 9 🧠s to heal ocean dwellers, from achy mussels to tangled 🐢s. When humans cause harm, he flips out! They're messy, not very smart—3 brains, at most–& have no ❤️. But when Doctopus lands on their turf, he’s the one who needs a change of ❤️s. #DVPIT #PB

When Asher’s lucky jersey rips, Mom shares the THREAD that’s brought his family strength for 3 generations–but Asher isn't ready to learn how to sew. He must grasp this 🧵of his ancestry, or he may never fix his jersey, unraveling his family legacy. THE MORE YOU GIVE x THE TABLE #DVPIT #PB #OWN

​​THE BREAKING NEWS X TROLLS WORLD TOUR movie Hendrix ❤️s how Lyrictown sings–jingle-jamming, fingers snapping–especially @ the annual Jubilee. But when the festival's canceled, the silence seems sharp. If Hendrix wants to save the Jubilee, he must find a way to get his town to LISTEN 🎶. #DVPIT #PB

Everyone has bad days. Sometimes kids need help getting through them. PENELOPE WEATHERVANE’S GRUMPY DAY uses humor & engaging illustrations with a sprinkle of mindfulness to show your child how to weather their storms. @jamesillustrated #kidlit #picturebook

#kidlit #writers, My CP and multi-published author, Lola Schaefer, is hosting a fabulous writing retreat in January in GA! Focusing on #picturebooks and #earlyreaders, the faculty will be generous with their support in this intimate craft-focused workshop. drive.google.com/file/d/1G_Sz...

#kidlit #picturebook #writers & #illustrators: I'm Trick-or-Treating @ #seasonsofkidlit.com! Join me!

Wow, what a fascinating, creative, inventive #picturebook! MAGIC CANDIES by Korean author/illustrator Heena Baek pushes the envelope with both images and text and has just the right ratio of quirk and ❤️. This is truly an all-ages adventure! #kidlit

#kidlit community, I’m looking for recommendations for some recent (3-5 years) #picturebooks about: ✨a quiet child who learns to find their voice ✨a child who gains confidence ✨a child who brings their family or other adults together Thanks in advance!! 🙏🏻❤️👏🏻

Words from a dear friend/CP: "I absolutely love this so much. Every single word has a spot and has earned their place on the page, and your writing is gorgeous. You've put so much time into your craft. I’m very proud of you." It's the lifting each other up that I ❤️ most about this industry! #kidlit

Have a kid who’s embarrassed about making mistakes? MISTACO! By Eliza Kinkz cleverly turns mistakes into… food! This hilariously wacky, endearing #picturebook uses close-knit family relationships and humor to validate feelings and help us process them in a way that feels like a fiesta! #kidlit

Looking for an absolutely adorable, hilarious #picturebook? MR. WATSON’S CHICKENS by Jarrett Dapier is the one! The delightfully quirky voice, the masterful use of repetition, the inclusive example of love, and the way a tough decision is made with humility and FUN make this a must-read! #kidlit

My son and I are LOVING this #library haul! So far I’m crushing on KNIGHT OWL by Christopher Denise - a wonderful mentor text for endearing protagonist, message perfectly woven into the storyline, clever wordplay, & a most satisfying ending. Notice any of your favorites? #kidlit #picturebook