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Oct 29, 2024 | 
taralazar.com | Pete Oswald |Tara Lazar
I was appearing at the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival in mid-October when a woman walked up and said, “I’m a designer at Penguin Random House and I worked on Flat Cat.”OMG! I met Opal Roengchai and now you can meet this talented woman, too! Thanks for joining me for this cover reveal, Opal. It’s really rare for an author to have contact with the art side of the publishing house.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
kirkusreviews.com | Stephanie A. Henson |Laura Hughes |Jory John |Pete Oswald
While this is a fairly bland treatment compared to Deborah Lee Rose and Carey Armstrong-Ellis’ The Twelve Days of... Rabe follows a young girl through her first 12 days of kindergarten in this book based on the familiar Christmas carol. The typical firsts of school are here: riding the bus, making friends, sliding on the playground slide, counting, sorting shapes, laughing at lunch, painting, singing, reading, running, jumping rope, and going on a field trip.
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May 20, 2024 | 
harpercollins.com | H. A. Rey |Steph Waldo |Jory John |Pete Oswald
Summer is here, and it's the perfect time to dive into a world of exciting stories with your little ones! Whether you're planning a beach trip, a quiet staycation, or simply looking for some engaging books to read together during lazy afternoons, we've got you covered. Paperback (2024) [9780063323506]$4.79$5.99Everyone's favorite curious monkey George learns about height and measurement at an amusement park in this Level Two I Can Read based on theCurious GeorgeTV show.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
kirkusreviews.com | Jonathan Van Ness |Laura Hughes |Jory John |Pete Oswald
An animated look at celebrating who you are and never letting others dim your light. A group of young people tackle activities both big and small, such as playing soccer or choosing an outfit for the day, with attentiveness, verve, and loving support for one another, all the while celebrating what makes each and every one of us “perfectly, happily, gorgeously” ourselves. Van Ness’ uplifting, encouraging text is paired with Nair’s exuberant illustrations.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
kirkusreviews.com | Laura Hughes |Jory John |Pete Oswald
While this is a fairly bland treatment compared to Deborah Lee Rose and Carey Armstrong-Ellis’ The Twelve Days of... Rabe follows a young girl through her first 12 days of kindergarten in this book based on the familiar Christmas carol. The typical firsts of school are here: riding the bus, making friends, sliding on the playground slide, counting, sorting shapes, laughing at lunch, painting, singing, reading, running, jumping rope, and going on a field trip.
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Apr 9, 2024 | 
kirkusreviews.com | Laura Hughes |Jory John |Pete Oswald
While this is a fairly bland treatment compared to Deborah Lee Rose and Carey Armstrong-Ellis’ The Twelve Days of... Rabe follows a young girl through her first 12 days of kindergarten in this book based on the familiar Christmas carol. The typical firsts of school are here: riding the bus, making friends, sliding on the playground slide, counting, sorting shapes, laughing at lunch, painting, singing, reading, running, jumping rope, and going on a field trip.
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Apr 9, 2024 | 
kirkusreviews.com | Hyesu Lee |Craig Smith |Jory John |Pete Oswald
Another quirky take on the series theme that it’s cool to be kind. The cool beans again step up to do a timorous fellow legume a fava…this time at the pool. Will a rash decision to tackle the multistory super-slide lead to another embarrassing watery fail for our shy protagonist? Nope, for up the stairs right behind comes a trio of cool beans, each a different type and color, all clad in nothing but dark shades.
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Mar 12, 2024 | 
kirkusreviews.com | Carole Weatherford |Laura Hughes |Jory John |Pete Oswald
Five young Black boys come together for a day of ecstatic play at the park. The rose-painted landscape of sunrise greets readers as this book opens on three friends meeting in the morning quiet of a playground. After the kids enjoy a rollicking wagon ride and build an imaginary time machine, two more friends join the group, and the five play pretend, explore a garden, visit the library, shoot hoops, and have adventures until the sun goes down.
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
kirkusreviews.com | Tiffany Chen |Laura Hughes |Jory John |Pete Oswald
A stirring, nonpreachy lesson in kindness, responsibility, and the restorative power of nature. A child learns the power of both nature and kindness in this sweet tale of an early morning spent fishing. The young narrator tiptoes through the quiet house, promising Mama a surprise from the stream. Mabry’s text effectively emphasizes the natural world and the senses, from the smell of the pines to the sounds of the birds, frogs, and wind.
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Feb 20, 2024 | 
kirkusreviews.com | Scott Magoon |Laura Hughes |Jory John |Pete Oswald
Blends social-emotional learning and STEM with engaging illustrations for a memorable trip into space. Even a rocket ship has to learn to be brave when she leaves home. Rocket Ship is excited and a little nervous about her first solo trip to launch a space satellite that will take pictures of Earth below. She’s prepared, but “so much unknown lies up ahead. / So much at home to leave instead.” Ground Control sends helpful tips: “Find one small step to lead the way. / Use the countdown as your cue.
