Our Christmas must-reads! 🎄 "Christmas Is Coming" by Monika Utnik, illus by Ewa Poklewska-Koziello, trans by Antonia Lloyd-Jones "The Little Christmas Tree" by Thomas Meyer, illus by Philippe Goossens, trans by Marshall Yarbrough "Merry Christmas, Davy!" by Brigitte Weninger, illus by Eve Tharlet

Check out our latest book review of What's for Dinner? by the amazing @lorindragon.bsky.social Perhaps our favourite so far! Read: www.dc-canada.ca/blog/review-...

It’s on the early side but vistors to Booth 200 #naeycAC seem to be clamoring for WHAT’S FOR DINNER? From @northsouthbooks.bsky.social

Congratulations to two ENS titles, selected by the NYPL for their Los mejores libros para pequeños de 2025/Best Children's Books of 2025 list! “¡Viva el aguacate!” & “Hermanas, lleuva o truene/Sisters, Rain or Shine” Check out the full list –> www.nypl.org/blog/2025/11...

📣✨ HEADS UP! We’ve got a @bankstreet.edu Best Book of 2025🏅 for you! RUMI - POET OF JOY AND LOVE by Rashin Kheiriyeh is a gorgeous #picturebookbiography of the Persian poet that introduces children to Rumi’s life & teachings like, “Be a friend to everyone” — words needed now more than ever. ❤️📚

Eyes that literally glow in the dark! 👀✨ "Genius Eyes" by Lena Anlauf, illustrated by Vitali Konstantinov, translated by Marshall Yarbrough. Available at your favorite bookstore!

Happy World Kindness Day! 🌟 "Davy in the Snow" by Brigitte Weninger, illus. by Eve Tharlet, trans. by David Henry Wilson is a heartwarming tale of sibling care and compassion. Kindness matters!

Congratulations, Dayeon Auh! "The-Three Year Tumble," her debut picture book, was selected as a New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book. "Auh retells a Korean folktale...with exuberant illustrations that are both incredibly skillful and endearingly childlike.” –Tracey Baptiste

Did you know that free Rainbow Fish resources are available at www.rainbowfish.us? Including an activity guide for the newest title, "Rainbow Fish and the Great Escape"! Don't miss these free teacher resources for Pre-K and up!

We love when publishers treat translation as part of the art. @northsouthbooks.bsky.social Editorial Director Alisah Niehaus Berger talks about nurturing bilingual books, amplifying new voices and giving translators cover credit 📖❤️ #WorldKidLit #Translation #kidlit worldkidlit.org/2025/10/21/m...

Sketch interview alert! ✨ Hannah Brückner answers our questions with charming doodles. Check out this bilingual visual interview! 🦕🎨 "Alboroto en el museo / Mayhem at the Museum" out now wherever books are sold.

“A gorgeous picture book about turning mistakes into something to celebrate” says the #StarredReview in @slj.com of Alboroto en el museo @northsouthbooks.bsky.social Booth 206 #AASL25 www.slj.com/review/albor...

“Original and absorbing” says #Kirkus of A Chest Full of Words in which “words come to life—literally—as a young boy squishes, stretches, and hurls them through the air” @northsouthbooks.bsky.social Booth 206 #AASL25 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

For ages 4-7 Buzz! Boom! Bang!: The Book of Sounds is an “eclectic, original book in which creativity is key” @northsouthbooks.bsky.social Booth 206 #AASL25 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

Happy pub day! Please help us welcome these shimmering Rainbow Fish titles to the world today. 🐠 Available where books are sold!

¡Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Latine! Thank you to the Children's Book Council for featuring us in their Hispanic Heritage Month Showcase. Check our titles and more out with the link below! www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lis...

"The Rainbow Fish" was including in The New York Times list of "52 Great Books for Toddlers." Don't miss this beautifully curated list of classics and modern stories for young readers! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/b...

Happy pub day to "Buzz! Boom! Bang!" by @benjamingottwald.bsky.social! 🥳 This wordless picture book invites readers to make ALL the sounds. Watch Benjamin bring his book to life with playful sound effects. Can you buzz, boom, and bang along? Available wherever books are sold!

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!”