Congratulations to our artists whose work has been selected for the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show! Hannah Brückner, for “Mayhem at the Museum” Martina Stuhlberger, for “9 Little People” Torben Kuhlmann, for “Earhart” Jessica Meserve, for “The Best Daddy of All"

NorthSouth and @slj.com are proud to present a free virtual classroom visit with Marcus Pfister, internationally bestselling creator of "The Rainbow Fish!" Don't miss out, bring an author into your school for free! 🌈 🐟 Register today! →https://tinyurl.com/2ecca3f5 #therainbowfish #authorevents

Don't miss this interview (featuring original sketches) with Hannah Brückner, author of MAYHEM AT THE MUSEUM on @jenanbenton.bsky.social blog Simply 7: jenabenton.com/2025/09/03/s...

Happy pub day! 🥳 "Lizzy Longlegs" by Kai Lüftner, illus. by Wiebke Rauers, trans. by Tim Mohr. "9 Little People" by Regina Feldmann, illus. by Martina Stuhlberger. "9 pequeñas personas" trans. by María José Ferrada & Silke Kleemann. Available wherever books are sold! 🎵📚

✨ "9 pequeñas personas únicas y diversas. 9 pequeñas personas ricas a su manera.” This heartwarming celebration of friendship and individuality is now available on NetGalley: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book.... Out Sep 2nd!

This book! Get it for your classroom, get it for your library. Get it for your house. I promise you'll never have a more fun and energetic (and loud) read aloud. @northsouthbooks.bsky.social

NEW DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 📚🎉 We're thrilled to announce that editorial director, Alisha Niehaus Berger, has acquired world rights to “Welcome, Uncle Nowruz!” by the talented author-illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh (“Rumi—Poet of Joy and Love”). Coming Spring 2026!

What has Rainbow Fish been up to this summer? 🏖️ From cozy library reading sessions, soaking up the sun at the beach, and just plain enjoying a good libro— Rainbow Fish is having the ultimate summer! What have you been up to this summer? #rainbowfishsummer #summerreading #kidlit #storytime

9 LITTLE PEOPLE by @reginafeldmann.bsky.social illus by @lamartinaart.bsky.social is a sweet rhyming counting book centered on joy, love, community, and commonality. Rec read-aloud Pre-K—K. @northsouthbooks.bsky.social #KidLit 📚 👍 #EduSky 🍎 #Libsky

When a little bird startles Yuri into bumping a brachiosaurus skeleton, it seems like una catástrofe! But Yuri remembers: respira profundamente y pide ayuda...🦕 Read an advanced reader's copy of "Alboroto en el museo" to find out what happens next! #spanish#kidlit www.netgalley.com/widget/90590...

"From dew-to-rain-to-thunder—you are still you." A sweet story about the water cycle and friendship. Perfect for summer days when adventure is building in the clouds! "Little Cloud's Big Dream" by Ixtzel Arreola illustrated by @martinaliebig.bsky.social #SummerReading#PictureBooks#Kidlit

Wohooo, our "9 Little People" made it onto the World Illustration Awards Shortlist ✨ Many thanks to the judges, I‘m so thrilled! #kidlit #kidlitart @northsouthbooks.bsky.social @nordsued.bsky.social @reginafeldmann.bsky.social

Yesterday was Rubik Day, celebrating the inventor of the Rubik's cube, Ernö Rubik, and his contribution to mathematics and puzzles with his enigmatic cube! Want some insight into the mystery and wonder of the magic cube? Check out "Me & the Magic Cube" coming soon. #rubikscube #rubikday

How are YOU relaxing at the end of a long week? With a book, perhaps?

What incredible energy at ALA in Philly! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, attended our events, and previewed our books! You are now members of the NorthSouth family. We look forward to seeing you in Chicago next year for the 150th anniversary of the ALA! #ALAAC25

Head over to NetGalley to read "9 Little People" early! 📚✨ This title is part of #CampNetGalley –perfect for earning your badge. @netgalley.bsky.social ky.social @reginafeldmann.bsky.social @lamartinaart.bsky.social rt.bsky.social www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...

What happens when a visit to the dinosaur museum gets overwhelming? 🦕 "Mayhem at the Museum" by Hannah Brückner, trans by Laura Watkinson shows that even the biggest disasters can lead to the most magnificent solutions! Available Sep 23, 2025!

We're heading to Philadelphia for the 2025 annual ALA Conference! ✨We can't wait to connect with you all. Drop a 👋 if you're attending. Check out our events below! #ALAAC25 #ALSC @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

🔊 Ready to make some NOISE? Our book trailer for “Buzz! Boom! Bang!” is live on KidLit TV! This wordless wonder will have you giggling, roaring, and going "pffffft!” “Buzz! Boom! Bang!: The Book of Sounds” by Benjamin Gottwald is out on September 30th. www.kidlit.tv/2025/06/feat...

Did you know this is the tenth book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series? 🌊 "Rainbow Fish and the Great Escape" is a thrilling story about ocean conservation & teamwork! Are you on #NetGalley? DM us for auto-access! 🐠 #rainbowfish #kidlit

This Father's Day, we're celebrating all the amazing ways dads show their love! To all the dads and everyone who steps up with a father's love—thank you for all you do! 🐢✨ "The Best Daddy of All" by Peter Horn, illustrated by Jessica Meserve, translated from the German by Johanna McCalmont.

🐭✈️ Calling all adventure seekers in New York! Author illustrator Torben Kuhlmann will be visiting Books of Wonder bookstore on Tuesday, July 1st at 6 PM. RSVP here: booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcomi...

🎉 THREE books on the Bank Street Best Children's Books 2025! "Avocado Magic" by Taltal Levi "Rumi–Poet of Joy and Love" by Rashin Kheiriyeh "The Gray City" by Torben Kuhlmann, trans by David Henry Wilson (Outstanding Merit) Congrats to our creators & thank you to @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social!

Meet a penguin community where being different is extraordinary! "A Penguin Like Me" by Marcus Pfister reminds us: when we embrace our authentic selves, we create communities filled with love & joy! 🐧🌈 #kidlit #picturebooks

🎨 "Broken can be beautiful.” –Susan B. Katz Author Susan B. Katz talks about the role of art in STEAM education and her picture book "Gaudí: Architect of Imagination" in this Knowledge Quest blog. Check it out with the link below! #kidlit #steam knowledgequest.aasl.org/art-architec...

I'm so excited that my illustrations for '9 Little People'/'9 kleine Menschen' have been longlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2025 ✨ Special thanks to the judges, and the amazing team at @nordsued.bsky.social & @northsouthbooks.bsky.social - with author Regina Feldmann. #kidlit #kidlitart

"There is nothing basic about the adjectives offered [in this book]... if any children of your acquaintance start calling things 'pear-a-licious'or 'forest-floor-squishy,' you will know what they’ve been reading.” Thank you to @nytimes.com for this incredible review of "A Chest Full of Words"! 📚✨

El amor de mamá es más fuerte que cualquier temor del océano. | Sometimes the ocean feels big and scary, but mama's promise makes everything okay. "Buenas noches, pequeño Pez Arcoíris” by Marcus Pfister, trans. by David Bowles. A Spanish edition of the classic "Good Night, Little Rainbow Fish."

Don't miss these two releases coming fall 2025! What a coincidence that we have two books including spiders playing pianos! Find out how different these two books are by requesting to read them NOW on @netgalley.bsky.social #netgalley #picturebooks

These upcoming Fall titles are creating quite the buzz on NetGalley! “Mayhem at the Museum” by Hannah Brückner, trans. by Laura Watkinson “Me & the Magic Cube” by Daniel Fehr, illus. by GOLDEN COSMOS trans. by Marshall Yarbrough Are you on NetGalley? Send us a DM with your email for auto-access!

Following Regina Feldmann's inspiring SLJ panel yesterday, here's a sneak peek at "9 Little People"—a celebration of friendship & acceptance coming Sep 2nd in English & Spanish! By @reginafeldmann.bsky.social , illus. by @lamartinaart.bsky.social; Sp trans. by María José Ferrada, Silke Kleemann

We're obsessed with the rich textures in @dayeonauh.bsky.social's artwork—just like the layered wisdom hidden in this folktale retold. Can you spot the hidden creatures in this illustration? This beautiful story is also available in Spanish! "The Three-Year Tumble"/ "Un tropezón de tres años!”

We're so excited for Regina Feldmann and Torben Kuhlmann's panels tomorrow at the SLJ Day of Dialog. 🎉 There's still time to register with the link below: www.slj.com/event/school.... See you there!

Deep in the heart of spring, where gardens thrive! 🌸 "The Garden We Share" by Zoë Tucker, illustrated by Julianna Swaney captures these May moments perfectly—when seedlings stretch toward the sun and friendships blossom. Available where books are sold! #kidlit #spring #picturebooks

Engineering dreams into reality! 🔧 Check out this stunning illustration from "Earhart" by Torben Kuhlmann, trans. by David Henry Wilson. It captures a moment of pure innovation—where tiny paws craft something extraordinary. Grab a copy at your favorite bookstore or online retailer! #kidlit

Happy Wednesday! Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure? Check out "Earhart" by Torben Kuhlmann, trans. by David Henry Wilson to find out where our little heroine is flying off to! Available where books are sold. #kidlit #stembooks #picturebooks

Happy pub day! Today we celebrate the publication of the adventure-filled "Earhart: The Incredible Flight of a Field Mouse Around the World!" by Torben Kuhlmann. Trans. from the German by David Henry Wilson. Available at your favorite bookstore or online retailer!

Thank you @worldkidlit.bsky.social for interviewing author illustrator Torben Kuhlmann. Check out the full interview with the link below. Just one more sleep until "Earhart" is available! ✈️🐭

Teachers, we're celebrating you this Teacher Appreciation Week with a special resource for "Earhart" by Torben Kuhlmann, trans. from the German by David Henry Wilson! Thank you for inspiring young minds to soar beyond boundaries! Download the free guide here: northsouth.com/wp-content/u...

Don't miss NorthSouth authors at #SLJDayofDialog (May 22)! Regina Feldmann shares "9 Little People" (out 9/2) at 10:05AM ET Torben Kuhlmann presents "Earhart" (out 5/13) at 11:55AM ET Register for this free event here: www.slj.com/event/school... #kidlit

Featuring The Best Daddy of All by Peter Horn, illus. by Jessica Meserve, translated from German by our blog coeditor Johanna McCalmont 🌟 @northsouthbooks.bsky.social And My Dad Is the Best by Fran Pintadera, illus. by Joan Turu, trans. from Spanish @charlesbridge.bsky.social #worldkidlit

Check out this awesome book list featuring "The Best Daddy of All" by Peter Horn, illus. by Jessica Meserve, trans. from the German by Johanna McCalmont 🐢✨ #kidslit

Llueva, truene o relampaguee–adventures with hermanas never stop! This bilingual tale shows the best moments often come after rain. Having a rainy day? Find your perfect amigo and story to cuddle with until the flores bloom again! ☁️📚 “Hermanas, llueva o truene/Sisters, Rain or Shine” available now.

The Mouse Adventures: Staff Favorites! Our picks as we await book five, "Earhart" (flying to shelves May 13th): Gelsey: Lindbergh 🛩️ Alex: Armstrong 🌙 Marian: Edison 💡 Andie: Einstein ⏱️ Which tiny adventurer matches YOUR imagination? #mouseadventures #kidlit #comingsoon #picturebooks

Yesterday we celebrated Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros, a tradition originating in Mexico connecting children with diverse books. These stories honor heritage & growth. ¡Los libros construyen puentes entre idiomas y corazones! @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social @davidbowles.us #kidlit #bilingualbooks

Sometimes the best gifts come after a tumble! 🏔️ Peek inside the vibrant illustrations that bring "The Three-Year Tumble" by @dayeonauh.bsky.social to life. #kidlit

Celebrating National Poetry Month with @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social! Read his beautiful poem "Reading the Waves," created for the CBC below. And if you love Lawrence's poems, don't miss "HaiCuba/HaiKuba," available wherever books are sold! 📚🌊 #StoryOcean #ChildrensBookWeek #kidlit

✏️Sketch Interview with Torben Kuhlmann! The creator of the Mouse Adventures series shows us his creative process while celebrating "Earhart," his newest tale about a brave little mouse who takes to the skies! Coming on May 13th. Available for pre-order wherever books are sold.

Head over to KidLit TV to check out this amazing feature of @martinaliebig.bsky.social! ☁️✨

Happy #EarthDay! Celebrate today and every day with these books. "Peace/Paz” by Miranda Paul and Baptiste Paul, illus. by Estelí Meza, and Spanish trans. by Aida Salazar "The Forest Keeper” by Rina Singh, illus. by Ishita Jain “Little Cloud’s Big Dream” by Ixtzel Arreola, illus. by Martina Liebig