Marty Kelley recently visited 5 schools in Pennsylvania. If you’ve ever had Marty visit your school, you know he puts a LOT into his school visits and is able to truly engage the students. In this one, you can see the teachers also stepped up, big time, to make the school visit extra fun and special. We weren’t there, but we’re betting this is one they won’t soon forget.
Book Birthday: The Popcorn Book
First published in 1978 Tomie dePaola’s The Popcorn Book has gotten a reboot for it’s 40th anniversary. This book focuses on twins, Tony and Tiny. One loves to read and one loves to cook and they both love to eat POPCORN. The history of popcorn brims right off the page in this old favorite made new again. Find it wherever books are sold!
Book Birthday: Quiet
We want to shout about Tomie dePaola‘s new book, Quiet. This book celebrates mindfulness and stillness in a busy world. Quiet has been garnering positive reviews far and wide, including a much coveted Kirkus Star. “A lovely, simple reminder to pause and notice this life.” You can pick up Quiet wherever books are sold.
Book Trailer: Good Morning Snow Plow
Check out the fantastic book trailer for Deborah Bruss‘ upcoming book, Good Morning Snow Plow! This fun winter tale will hit shelves just in time for the snowy season, on October 30th. Kick off the season by finding Deborah at one of her many author visits.
Book Birthday: Counting Dinos
Eric Pinder has a brand new picture book! This time it’s all about counting and the perennial preschool favorite: DINOS! Eric’s playful language accompanied by Junissa Bianda’s colorful art will get your little one learning their 1…2…3’s. What did the critics have to say?
“A particularly lively specimen. Definitely has a preschooler’s number.” —Kirkus Reviews
Find this lovely PB in a bookstore near you
New Book: How To Be A Good Creature
Beloved children’s author, Sy Montgomery, has a brand new book out in the world, this time geared toward adults. How to be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals reflects on 13 animals–Sy’s friends– and what it is to be different and the same, what it is to be empathetic and understanding…what it is to experience grief, despair, forgiveness and forgiving. What it is to be a good creature. Sounds like the perfect antidote for today’s world. Check Sy’s tour schedule to see if she’s going to be anywhere near you!
Cover Reveal-Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc
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Have you gazed upon the glory that is David Elliot‘s new book cover? This retelling of the story of Joan of Arc comes out in March of 2019. Mackenzi Lee calls it “A stunning and innovative reimagining of one of history’s most badass ladies.”
Oh boy, we cannot wait!
