Karma Wilson

May 20, 2024 | newyorkfamily.com | Kaitlyn Riggio |Natalie Nelson |Andrea Davis Pinkney |Karma Wilson

Reach Out and Read Celebrates 35th Anniversary with 35 for 35You may notice new books in the waiting area next time you go to the pediatrician for a check up. In honor of their 35th anniversary, Reach Out and Read, national nonprofit promoting childhood literacy and healthy family relationships, announced the launch of 35 for 35 in collaboration with decades-long partner Scholastic.

Apr 4, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Hallee Adelman |Karen Wall |Karma Wilson |Jane Chapman

A solid, if somewhat heavy-handed, lesson in friendship and staying true to oneself. Why is everyone being so mean to the new girl? Ruby is having fun with Nelly, the new girl at school, when Keya and Yaz invite Ruby to play. The note they slide over to Ruby reads, “Let’s play after school without Nelly.” Keya and Yaz are popular, so Ruby feels flattered. Still, Ruby’s uncomfortable when the other two start mocking Nelly’s shirt.

Mar 29, 2024 | goodreadswithronna.com | Karma Wilson

I AM NOT THE EASTER BUNNY!Written and illustrated by T. L. McBeth(Flamingo Books; $12.99, Ages 3-7)Sometimes kids (and parents) want to read something laugh-out-loud funny at Easter and I am Not the Easter Bunny! fits the bill. Written and illustrated by T. L. McBeth, this delightful picture book features a narrator in conversation with the titular main character who, as we read on, is doing everything in his power to convince the narrator that he is NOT the Easter Bunny.

Mar 19, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Karma Wilson |Jane Chapman |Pip Jones |Sara Ogilvie

In his latest outing, Bear and his pals go in search of eggs. Bear “lumbers with his friends through the Strawberry Vale.” Raven finds a nest; climbing up, “The bear finds eggs!”: a refrain that appears throughout. Instead of eating the robin’s eggs, however, Bear leaves a gift of dried berries in the nest for the “soon-to-be-chicks.” Next, the friends find 10 mallard eggs (as bright blue as the robin’s), and Bear leaves sunflower seeds.

Mar 5, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Rachel Katstaller |Eric Carle |Karma Wilson |Jane Chapman

Proof that a switch of perspective on a tough day can be a lifesaver. Two siblings have an unexpected day out together. The day is supposed to be fantastic, but nothing goes as planned. First, the sun beats down and it’s unbearably hot—“legs-stick-to-the-seat hot.” Ice cream immediately melts into sweet rivulets. Then, a sudden rainstorm appears. Everyone scatters under colorful umbrellas, and the big sister pulls on a long yellow slicker.