Can't wait for this picture book coming in Sept. With lyrical, lovely text, author @angkunkel.bsky.social pulls us along with Pop and grandchild on an adventure into nature. E.B. Goodale's stunning illustrations start in the dark and erupt into light as the sun rises and the snow geese arrive.

Loved learning about cellist Beatrice Harrison's fascinating life and the connections she forged between music and nature in this beautiful picture book. @patricianewman.bsky.social #edusky

Such fascinating history behind the fortune cookie - I was totally captivated by the story and the author's personal connection. Stunning collage-style illustrations. All age groups can enjoy and learn from this picture book! @pragmaticmom.bsky.social @kongsavage.bsky.social

snowy tracks

Looking forward to the May release of THE QUIET OCEAN, a sequel to THE QUIET FOREST. The playful language and hilarious illustrations make this a perfect read aloud. The deeper message of working together to create calm really resonates. @abicushman.com @simonkids.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

Read this picture book gem by @isabellakung.bsky.social today! Got lost in the gorgeous illustrations. This journey through a child's big feelings is so thoughtfully and gently done, reminding readers of the power of processing strong emotions through art and imagination.

Such a fun, informative read by @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham. Filled with delicious tomato puns and a hilarious Supreme Court Food Fight between Team Fruit and Team Vegetable. Many classroom applications here!

autumn clouds and colors

THE TRAVELING TACO is a yummy picture book about the journey food makes across time and cultures. Joyful, colorful, and informative! May inspire zesty classroom debates about favorite ways to prepare these foods! @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @pragmaticmom.bsky.social

Kids will be absolutely hooked by the picture book SHARKS UNHOOKED, about the awe-inspiring #Cristina Zenato, who dives with sharks and removes fishing hooks. Her story is one of courage, compassion, and following your dreams - however wild they may be! @patricianewman.bsky.social #sharks

Love this back-to-school read! Little Tortoise is endearing, full of self-confidence even when she's passed by all her classmates as she "hurries" to school. Lots of humor at play between text and illustrations, and a perfect ending as Little Tortoise finds a kindred soul in her teacher.

Science meets poetry in A Universe of Rainbows, with beautiful poems by many talented poets, selected by Matt Forrest Esenwine, gorgeously illustrated by Jamey Christoph. Loved learning about the way rainbows appear in so many different places in nature.

down by the river

Love walks with flower finds - lady slippers and irises!

FIREFLY SONG by @colleenpaeff.bsky.social and Ji-Hyuk Kim is a gorgeous #PB! Lyrically written, magically illustrated tale about researcher Lynn Frierson Faust that immerses us in a dreamy, firefly-filled summer world. Reminds us that our curiosity and attention can spark discoveries! #womeninSTEM

AT THE WINDOW is a lovely picture book. Lim's poetic writing and Leng's watercolor art reminded me of that feeling of discovery and adventure that kids are so good at finding, even in an everyday stroll through the neighborhood. Big themes of #connection and #perspective @hopelim.bsky.social

Found this fun, energetic, musical story! Loved learning about the African-Brazilian martial arts/dance form, Capoeira. Kids will relate to Lucas' anxiety as he performs for the capoeira circle in his moving-up ceremony. And they'll cheer for him when he earns his just-right nickname! @joanapastro

cloud tree dance

Thanks to teacher Michelle for sharing this photo of reading BATTLE OF THE BOOKS (by me and illustrator James Rey Sanchez) to your class! It's the biggest thrill for an author! #picturebook

Enjoyed the fun twist on a bedtime story in BOXER BABY by Mia Wenjen & Kai Gietzen, with Dad and baby as opponents in the “naptime” arena. Hilarious illustrations, relatable themes, and #figurativelanguage like "roll with the punches" and "throw in the towel." @pragmaticmom.bsky.social

Learned so much about giant manta rays, creative environmental activism, and #communityconservation from GIANT RAYS OF HOPE by @patricianewman.bsky.social. Amazing photos of these beautiful sea creatures. Highly recommend for classroom and school library collections!

Thanks for this winter wonderland, February!

President Trump's DOE has made themselves clear: they will support book banners in their efforts to strip our institutions of learning of the books that define them. So let us be perfectly clear: we're going to do whatever we can to try and stop them.

Always nice to have sick day support!

Enjoyed the picture book BUILDING A DREAM: How the Boys of Koh Panyee Became Champions by Darshana Khiani and Dow Phumiruk. Gorgeous illustrations of a breathtaking setting. Based on a true story of kids who work towards their dream of building a soccer pitch despite a barrage of challenges. #Kidlit

Happy to be here at Bluesky at long last, joining my Kidlit friends!