“Bear has a well established routine and doesn't mind turning in” in DON’T YOU KNOW IT’S BEDTIME? From @nosycrowus.bsky.social msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/12/dont...

NEVER STOP WONDERING from @nstapress-nstakids.bsky.social receives a warm welcome from @marylannireads.bsky.social youtu.be/JovYARUCKvE?...

GUESS WHO? MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU! “is a fun holiday title for little ones who love lift-the-flaps” @nosycrowus.bsky.social ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/g...

"UPSIDE DOWN: ANIMALS is a clever engaging book of transformations. Each image transforms into its opposite when the book is flipped upside down" kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/2025/11/upsi...

A TREASURY OF NURSERY RHYMES AND POEMS “contains a multitude of various rhymes, poems, and songs that go through various points throughout the day…[including] games for playtime, songs for eating, and lullabies for bedtime” from @nosycrowus.bsky.social yabookscentral.com/a-treasury-o...

Over at @alldonemonkey.bsky.social a new pair of #picturebooks both from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social are part of a roundup of #Christmas #picturebooks: THE CHRISTMAS THAT ALMOST WASN'T and THE MEMORY TREE alldonemonkey.com/2025/12/18/n...

WHAT CAN FROGS TELL US ABOUT OUR PLANET? “is a treasure trove of knowledge and it is expertly shared with children in a clear and engaging way” from #BeetleBooks at @hungrytomato.bsky.social justimagine.co.uk/childrens-bo...

WELCOME TO OUR PLAYGROUND from @nosycrowus.bsky.social is a “wonderful choice for browsing or even doing some research…[and] a great classroom resource” ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/12/03/w...

Today @marylannireads.bsky.social takes us to THE PERFECT PLANET from @nstapress-nstakids.bsky.social youtu.be/t4dEfD9xj-I?...

From @barefootbooks.bsky.social “EVERY BODY MOVE! is a delightful, cheerful & vibrant celebration of movement for everyone…show children the purpose of mobility devices, the range of these tools & how children with disabilities can enjoy movement” yabookscentral.com/every-body-m...

Meet artist Kim Holt illustrator of our California Reading Association Eureka Honor Book in 2025 Fight For The Right To Read kimscollectionofstuff.com/about

In WITH A NEEDLE AND THREAD the main character, isn't the only one who benefits from the various items her dress is turned into: A boy gets a tallis for his bar mitzvah, the community gets a new tablecloth for simchas, and more www.tabletmag.com/sections/com...

Eating gingerbread this holiday season? Invite narrator Larry Robinson to join you with his performance of the classic THE GINGERBREAD MAN by Eric A Kimmel liveoakmedia.com/books/ginger...

IN OUR DREAMS "is poetic and guides you through fascinating images before settling down for sleep. Children will enjoy listening to this story before bed, and the words are soothing, and the tone remains soft and smooth throughout the book" yabookscentral.com/in-our-dreams/

"Somehow, hapless Mendel manages to share the miracle of Hanukkah" in MENDEL'S HANUKKAH MESS UP by Chana and Larry Stiefel, illustrated by Daphna Awadish www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/9-n...

From @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social “THE LITTLEST SOLSTICE TREE is a sweet story for the winter season, and will entice those celebrating Christmas as well as the #solstice” ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/t...

TARDIGRADES is in the #EarthsSmallestSuperheroes series from @rubytuesdaybooks.bsky.social “The information is engaging without being overwhelming, showing how tardigrades have managed to survive on Earth for millions of years” yabookscentral.com/tardigrades-...

“The dreamy illustrations...are enchanting in this sweet holiday picture book about sharing one’s light with others” in THE LITTLEST SOLSTICE TREE from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/the-...

In PEGGY GOES FOR A WALK from @postwavebooks.bsky.social “Peggy's adventures offer a tranquil slice of life, full a child's enthusiasm and the quiet joy of experiencing the everyday together” yabookscentral.com/peggy-goes-f...

From @nosycrowus.bsky.social “MAKE TRACKS: GREAT OUTDOORS is an entertaining and interactive board book that will help with early skills for toddlers and young preschoolers” yabookscentral.com/make-tracks-...

“BRIDGES is a spectacular graphic. Part history, part engineering exposition, and part interactive game., this intricately illustrated nonfiction children's book has something to offer every child” @postwavebooks.bsky.social glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/2025/11/brid...

Shut up, #canada Post has stamps celebrating graphic novels #comicsky #comics store.canadapost-postescanada.ca/store-boutiq...

Change just keeps coming. Comics is going through a lot, as the boomers who ran things retire or give up.

Day #19: 31 Days, 31 Lists - 2025 Comics and Graphic Novels for Kids. I may have gone a bit overboard... #31Days31Lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/19/3...

"An uplifting Christmas story about the power of belief and the importance of community, with cheerful illustrations containing not a few hints to the man’s true identity" says @thehornbook.bsky.social of THE STREET WHERE SANTA LIVES www.hbook.com/story/holida...

for a dark wintery listen "A full-cast production adds excitement to this story based on actual royal intrigue and murder in fifteenth-century England" in our #MG #audiobook DAUGHTER OF THE WHITE ROSE liveoakmedia.com/books/daught...

A DRAGON CALLED SPARK "is a sweet book celebrating friendship and the beauty of sharing parts of ourselves with others" says reviewer Hannah Srour-Zackon in The Canadian Jewish News thecjn.ca/arts-culture...

ANIMALS AT HOME SEEK AND FIND from @flowerpotpress.bsky.social “would pair well with a globe, map, or atlas and the bright, simple pictures offer plenty of fun not only counting and identifying animals, but also looking for shapes and other details” flyingoffmybookshelf.blogspot.com/2025/11/anim...

From @nstapress-nstakids.bsky.social THE NEXT TIME YOU SEE A SNOWFLAKE: “Simple explanations of how snow crystals are formed…while also being inspired to explore symmetry, examine snow crystals, and explore outdoors” flyingoffmybookshelf.blogspot.com/2025/12/next...

“It’s a great day to go on a hunt for a yeti with our book’s narrator - the story is a fun adventure story where the reader gets to know something that the main character doesn’t know just yet” HOW TO FIND A YETI from @nosycrowus.bsky.social kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/2025/11/how-...

“With several opportunities to explain predator & prey relationships, this humorous board book can be used to discuss animal behaviors with children, while transitioning toddlers into handling bigger books” KIND CROCODILE is from @geckopress.bsky.social sliscrimsonreview.blogspot.com/2025/11/kind...

"THE STREET WHERE SANTA LIVES is a heartfelt and endearing picture book about community and kindness that hits just the right tone for the holiday season" yabookscentral.com/the-street-w...

What a great response! Thank you!

My favorite school day is World Read Aloud Day in Feb. My students and I get to chat with famous authors for 20 minutes for free! They even read us one of their stories! It’s spectacular! If you are an #author or educator, visit LitWorld.org to learn how to participate. 📚 #WRAD #kidlit 📖 #edusky

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Unconventional Children’s Books afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/17/3...

New in the #Creepers series from @flowerpotpress.bsky.social THE RAG AND BONE MAN “does a fantastic job of building tension and holding the attention of its audience” #MG yabookscentral.com/creepers-the...

SO TIRED, SO WIDE AWAKE from @geckopress.bsky.social “is a delightful and funny bedtime story that is sure to become a classroom and home favorite” justimagine.co.uk/childrens-bo...

“With its vibrant visuals, approachable writing, glossary, and index, this book is a great pick for curious kids, classrooms, science units” PLANKTON #EarthsSmallestSuperheroes from @rubytuesdaybooks.bsky.social yabookscentral.com/plankton-ear...

Hand's down - the best ABC book I have seen in years. Hilarious *and* educational. Thank you @nosycrowus.bsky.social for opportunity to make 2 educator guides for this gem - preschool and early elementary. Keep an eye on those Nosy Crow books - they are amazing. nosycrow.us/teachers-res...

NOW YOU KNOW YOUR ABCS coming from @nosycrowus.bsky.social offers an “engaging refresh of a traditional concept book that brings the silliness without sacrificing critical thinking” www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

"AS THE WORLD GOES BY inspires children to find the beauty and stillness in a busy world, and to appreciate the little things in life" kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/2025/11/as-w...

"Bask in this transcendant holiday book" says @fuse8.bsky.social at @slj.com about SLOW DOWN, SHOSHI! IT'S SHABBAT afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/04/3...

Thank you @jeffgottesfeld.bsky.social for A CHRISTMAS MITZVAH WHICH blends traditions of of Hanukkah and Christmas to feature the generous spirit of both holidays: doing good for others www.crestonbooks.co/christmasmit...

From the @rubytuesdaybooks.bsky.social series illustrated in detailed photos

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Poetry Books for Kids afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/16/3...

Newest #BoardBook from @nosycrowus.bsky.social

SHERLOCK HOLMES, v1 "is an excellent introduction for newcomers to Sherlock lore, making it well-deserving of a spot in manga sections—or even classics sections, on a bold day" @udonentertainment.bsky.social #MangaClassics www.slj.com/story/14-gra...

Thank you Ellen for this lovely blog interview about The Memory Tree: A Holiday Grief Story. One lucky reader leaving a comment on the blog will win the book. #teachers #counselors #librarians #grief #MemoryTree #Christmas #traditions @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social ellenleventhal.com/2025/12/joan...

“The text and illustrations give clues on who is hiding…. Babies will enjoy hearing their adults make the animal sounds, which will help with their language development” in I’M A PUPPY from the #NewFrontier #BoardBook series #WhoamI ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/12/12/i...