Doug Salati

2 months ago | hbook.com | Doug Salati

WinnerChooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers; illus. by Rebecca Lee KunzPreschool, Primary    Levine/Levine Querido    48 pp. 10/24    9781646144549    $18.99Narrator Sissy’s little brother Chooch is two and wants to help. When Elisi (grandmother) paints a mural, Chooch helps. When Etsi (mother) sews pucker-toe moccasins, he helps. When Etlogi (aunt) plants a garden, he helps. When he tries to help Sissy make a pinch pot, things do not go so well. Sissy yells, and Chooch cries.

Jun 4, 2024 | thebanner.org | Doug Salati |Mary Li Ma

Every season brings its unique blessings. Every day presents its wonders. What does a summer day mean to you? This rhythmic and boldly illustrated picture book depicts how an elderly lady and her dog experience a summer day. The story begins with “City, summer, steamy sidewalks. Concrete crumbles, sirens screech.” With these words, readers feel the heat palpitating through these pages in red pigments and warm colors with bustling scenes of pedestrians and construction workers.

Feb 3, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Elaine Dimopoulos |Doug Salati |Aaron Blabey |Dav Pilkey

We challenge anyone to read this and keep a straight face. Four misunderstood villains endeavor to turn over a new leaf…or a new rap sheet in Blabey's frenzied romp. As readers open the first page of this early chapter book, Mr. Wolf is right there to greet them, bemoaning his reputation.

Nov 12, 2023 | staradvertiser.com | Doug Salati |Stacy McAnulty |Matthew Cordell |Gordon Korman

Books recommended for young readers by the Hawaii State Library:“Hot Dog”By Doug SalatiThis playful picture book, which won the 2023 Caldecott Award, features a pup who has had it with the heat and noise of the city. Join him and his owner as they escape to find some calm with sand, sea and fresh air at the beach. Ages 3-8“Pluto!: Not a Planet? Not a Problem!”By Stacy McAnultyMeet Pluto, the dwarf planet.

Jul 7, 2023 | hbook.com | James E. Ransome |Frank Morrison |Doug Salati

PRESENTED TOMARTHA V. PARRAVANO"Keeper of the Horn Book Flame"On May 5, 2023, Martha retired from her position as book review editor after a decades-long career at the Horn Book. We are honored to present her with the first (and only) MVP Award for her expertise in “blowing the horn” for fine books for young people. Like the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, it has just one criterion: excellence.