DEAR ACORN (LOVE, OAK) Letter Poems to Friends by @joycesidman.bsky.social illus by Melissa Sweet is a thoughtful collection offering connections and perspectives from those big and small. Ex: Oak/Acorn, Button/Coat, Brick/School. Gr. K-3. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 🍎 👍 #Libsky

THE GOLDEN NECKLACE by Mitali Perkins, illus by Maithili Joshi is a fresh, culture-rich chap bk mystery for competent 8-10-yr-old readers set on a tea plantation in India. Sona is brave, smart, resourceful, & kind. Her adventures will keep readers turning the pages. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍 #Libsky

BEST BUDS by @beckyscharn.bsky.social & illus by Jiarul Jiang is a fresh, affirming picture book about friendship that centers on the quieter among us and the time it takes to develop meaningful relationships. #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚👍 #Libsky

An intro to the concept of service, YOURS, MINE, OURS by Arun Gandhi & @bethanyhegedus.bsky.social illus by Andrés Landazábal offers a springboard for discussion. Resources & interview on Children’s Book Corner. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚 👍 @candlewickpress.bsky.social www.judybradbury.com/social-emoti...

Lane Smith has done it again! RECESS is a must have for elementary teachers and librarians to reach for when kids need a brief break in the learning day. Rollicking text with classic Smith illus! #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍 #Libsky

THE WOMBATS GO WILD FOR WORDS by Beth Ferry, illus by Lori Nichols is a rollicking endorsement of expanding our vocabulary beyond “nice” dull words. Bright, engaging art; jacket reveals a poster on flip side. Grades1-3. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍 #Libsky

INTO THE BEWILDERNESS by Gus Gordon is a thoroughly entertaining graphic novel about two friends and their foibles. Dry humor, food for thought, and plenty of well-timed chuckles await! In the Bewilderness, life is good. Highly recommend for Gr. 3-5. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍 #Libsky

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

JIM! Six True Stories About One Great Artist: James Marshall by @jerroldconnors.bsky.social is a recommended choice for introducing primary students to bios, author studies, and chapter books. A grand slam of a picture book about a picture book great! #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚👍 #Libsky

THIS IS HOW WE TALK: A Celebration of Disability and Connection by @jessicaslice.bsky.social and Caroline Cupp & illus by @kaylaharren.bsky.social is a recommended read aloud celebrating myriad ways we communicate and connect, from ASL to adaptive technology and more. #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚 👍 #Libsky

ANOTHER WORD FOR NEIGHBOR by @angelaphamkrans.bsky.social illus by Thai My Phuong is a warmhearted, gentle tale about kindness, possibilities, and the value of multigenerational friendships. Recommended read aloud Pre-K—Gr 2. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍 #Libsky 📚

BRAVE OLD BLUE by @colleenmuske.bsky.social & illus by @thornockstudios.bsky.social is a heartwarming animal rescue story about second chances, kindness, and care told with lyrical language and exquisite, muted art. Recommended read aloud, Gr 1-3. #Kidlit 📚👍 #EduSky 🍎 #Libsky

GRUMBLE BOATS by Susannah McFarlane & illus by Tamsin Ainslie is a perfect summer read aloud centering on a beach day and time spent with a wise grandmother who saves a day threatened by grumpiness. #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚👍 #Libsky @charlesbridge.bsky.social

THE HISTORY OF WE by @4nikkolas.bsky.social is a recommended read aloud for Grades 2-5 offering inspiring art and an uplifting, validating message about shared pasts and humanity’s connections. #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚👍 #Libsky

PUNCH! A Story About Kindness, another winning picture book by Michael Hall, offers young listeners a kinder look at some commonly vengeful words. Bright, accessible, and funny. Highly recommended for ages3-7. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚 👍 #Libsky

MY DAD IS THE BEST by Fran Pintadera, illus by Joan Turu is a recommended read aloud for Father’s Day—and beyond. Humorous kid-centric escalation and a satisfying ending are sure to entertain! #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚 👍 #Libsky @charlesbridge.bsky.social

SAFE HARBOR is a stunning novel in verse by @padmatv about facing challenges in a new country, friendship, and environmental stewardship. Educator resources and interview this month on Children's Book Corner. #EduSky🍎 #Kidlit 📚 👍 #Libsky www.judybradbury.com/middle-grade...

GRUMPY MONKEY: MOM FOR A DAY by Suzanne Lang, illustrated by Max Lang is a recommended read aloud full of giggles and a well-deserved message about the busy job of being a mom. Read together and enjoy. Includes stickers, too! #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚 👍 #Libsky

HOME by Matt De La Pena, illus by Loren Long is another keeper (LOVE) by this amazing duo, filled with lyrical language, lush artwork, and messages of hope. #Edusky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚 👍 #Libsky

My humble recommendation for Earth Day for chapter bk rdrs who enjoy adventure, mystery, and using their smarts to problem-solve: my award-winning THE ADVENTURE OF THE BIG FISH BY THE SMALL CREEK illus by @gabriellavagnoli.bsky.social #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍 #Libsky

ALFRED BLOOMS by @carriekruck.bsky.social and illus by @carmenmok.bsky.social about growing a garden—and a friendship, is a recommended SEL choice ideal for Earth Day, Spring, and beyond. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 👍 📚 #Libsky

Recommended resource: 40 POEMS FOR 40 WEEKS by David L. Harrison & Timothy V. Rasinski. Share poetry by children's poets with mid-grade students throughout the year. Educator resources and interview on Children’s Book Corner. www.judybradbury.com/poetry/40-po... #EduSky 🍎 #Libsky #KidLit 👍📚

PURPLE UP! WE SALUTE OUR FRIENDS by Sarah Scheerger, illus by @leahgiles.bsky.social recognizes children of military parents who make their own sacrifices while their parents serve our nation. Purple Up! Day is April 15. Gr. K-2 #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚 👍 #Libsky @albertwhitman.bsky.social

SAFE HARBOR by @padmatv.bsky.social is an impeccably crafted novel in verse for middle graders about music, animal rescue, the ocean, new friendships, and more. Follow the main character as she strives to find her place in a new home in a new land. #EduSky 🍎 Kidlit 📚👍 #Libsky

Explore 5 simple ways to write 5 types of poems with Piglet and Squirrel in this utterly adorable picture book: YOU’RE A POET by Sean Taylor, illus by Sam Usher. Ideal for National Poetry Month. #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚👍 #Libsky @candlewickpress.bsky.social

Tucker is TROUBLE until he becomes a conservation dog. Interview and educator resources for TROUBLE DOG by @carolafoote.bsky.social, illus by @larryday.bsky.social on Children’s Book Corner. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍 #Libsky @ebyrbooks.bsky.social www.judybradbury.com/informationa...

DEAR BOOKSTORE by Emily Arrow, illus by Genevieve Godbout has all the good feels about bookstores & bookshop owners and how they impact our communities and personal lives. The illustrations are magical, reminding me of my fav local bookshop. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 👍📚 #Libsky @candlewickpress.bsky.social

GROWING GREEN:A FIRST BOOK OF GARDENING illus by Daniela Sosa is a creative picture book for Gr. 1-3 offering 15 growing projects w/ simple instructions accompanied by bright art and a few facts. #garden #steam @candlewickpress.bsky.social #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 👍📚 #Libsky 🏛️ 📚

THE SMELL OF WET DOG:AND OTHER DOG POEMS AND DRAWINGS by @barneysaltzberg.bsky.social is tickles and giggles begging to be read aloud again and again, with art that any dog lover will want to hug! Junior Library Guild selection. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 👍📚

“I’m sorry,” two of the most difficult words to say—especially when it isn’t your fault—or that’s the way you feel. I’M SORRY YOU GOT MAD by @kylelukoff.bsky.social & illus by Julie Kwon on Children's Book Corner blog. Interview & resources. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 👍📚 www.judybradbury.com/social-emoti...

THE HARE WHO WOULDN’T SHARE by Steve Small introduces a humorous if stubborn character who comes to realize that his belief that “The more I give away, the less there is for me,” is flawed. A timely read aloud! #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍

A UNIVERSE OF RAINBOWS: Multicolored Poems for a Multicolored World by @mattforrestvw.bsky.social illus by Jamey Christoph offers a collection of poems that celebrate rainbows across nature; sidebars offer science facts. Gr. 1-4. @ebyrbooks.bsky.social #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍

Congratulations to @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social for winning the Schneider Family Book Award for Young Children! Find author interview and educator resources on this month’s Children Book Corner blog post! #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 👍📚 Www.JudyBradbury.com/blog

THE MIDAS TREES by DJ Brandon is a well-paced hi-lo novel-in-verse for middle graders about a girl who learns her real identity in a series of events that ultimately leads to reunion with her mother. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍

Building confidence, stepping outside your comfort zone, ice sculptures, & magical moments come together in A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC by @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social . Interview with the author and educator resources on Children’s Book Corner blog. www.judybradbury.com/social-emoti... #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚 👍

Let's talk querying! Our first Connect of the year is upon us, and you don't want to miss it. @caitdarfler.com has a great one lined up. Register now: www.scbwi.org/regions/west... #kidlit #SCBWI

QUIET KARIMA by @nidhiart.bsky.social is a bright, upbeat nod to quiet, shy kids who choose to listen. Karima hears music in the everyday world and shares it in her unique way. Pre-K-Gr. 2 #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍

BOOKIE & COOKIE by Blanca Gomez creatively incorporates the physical structure of a book into a fun story about friendship & compromise. Recommended read aloud for Pre-K-Gr. 1 #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚👍

THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: 16 HANUKKAH STORIES edited by @henryherz.bsky.social features a range of humorous and reflective stories & poems about Hanukkah traditions for middle grades and up. Recommended. #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚 👍

A COZY WINTER DAY by Eliza Wheeler welcomes youngsters to Acorn Village where a cast of animal characters spend a winter day chasing the chill away. Find educator resources and an interview with Eliza on Children's Book Corner. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit www.judybradbury.com/social-emoti...

MY WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS TREE by Dahlov Ipcar, originally published in 1986, has been reissued by Tilbury House. Here’s a lyrical nature-centric holiday counting book full of details sure to engage young listeners. #EduSky 🍎#KidLit 📚👍

All about facing unanticipated changes, JUST US by @mbgriffinbooks.bsky.social and illus by Anait Semirdzhyan is a winning choice as we approach winter holidays, esp. in the NE where plans may be altered by Mother Nature. Rec. read aloud, ages 4-7; JLG Gold Standard Selection #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚👍

BELONG by Mary Rand Hess, illus by @ninamataart.bsky.social celebrates finding the courage to step out of your comfort zone to embrace new experiences and make new friends. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍

QUAGMIRE TIARELLO COULDN’T BE BETTER...Truth is, he’s dealing with a lot, and he’s holding it all inside as his mom’s mental health spins out of control. Interview with author Mylisa Larsen & ed resources on Children’s Book Corner blog. #KidLit #EduSky 🍎📚 www.judybradbury.com/middle-grade...

THANK YOU by Jarvis is my pick to add to my Thanksgiving read-aloud list and to keep on my shelf of gratitude books to recommend year-round. A busy child expresses gratitude as he plays, and reflects when he rests. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍

ADDY MCBEAN NUMBERS QUEEN by Margery Cuyler and illustrated by Stacy Curtis is pure fun perfectly pitched for newly independent readers and sure to spark an interest in books and reading. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚 👍

AUTHOR VISIT JITTERS by Julie Danneberg, illus by Judy Love is a delightful addition to this beloved school-centered pic bk series. Read aloud to find out who the special guest author is! #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚👍

A STAR SHINES THROUGH by Anna Desnitskaya is about a girl & her mom finding a way to make their new place in a new country feel a little less strange and a little more like home. Educator resources & interview with the author-illustrator. #Kidlit #EduSky 🍎📚 www.judybradbury.com/social-emoti...

CREATING READING RAINBOW:THE UNTOLD STORY OF A BELOVED CHILDREN’S SERIES by Barbara Irwin, Tony Buttino Sr., and Pam Johnson chronicles the history of this groundbreaking PBS series that encourages a love of reading and books. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍

ART-IFICIAL INTELLIGENCE by David Biedrzycki featuring a robot with a dream celebrates art, creativity, and following your heart. Recommended for Gr. 2-4. #EduSky 🍎#Kidlit 📚👍