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Review Roundup: Josh Crute’s Oliver: The Second-Largest Living Thing On Earth

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                            OLIVER by Josh CruteJosh Crute‘s debut authored picture book, Oliver: The Second-Largest Living Thing On Earth, has received favorable reviews since its publication in September. Kirkus describes the delightful picture book as “a standout way to impart an important life lesson about winning and losing” and praises its “clean design,” also noting the varying skin tones of onlookers and ultimately dubbing it “a gentle reminder that runners-up are important, too.”

Writers’ Rumpus points out the “five fabulous things” about the book: Oliver, the illustrations, the turning point, back matter, and the “subtle, sweet, important” message. Reading Style Guide notes that Crute explores the “ever-present phenomena” of the obsession with being first, and admires the “insightful details” of the illustrations.

Grab your copy of Oliver: The Second-Largest Living Thing On Earth here.

Nugget & Fang by Tammi Sauer, Illustrated by Michael Slack

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Michael Slack’s Nugget and Fang Musical Theater Production Touring America

October 12, 2018

Your favorite minnow and shark duo take the stage in Arts Power’s Fall 2018 season production of the musical, Nugget & Fang! Adapted from Michael Slack‘s picture book of the same name, Nugget & Fang is a story about the unlikely friendship between a minnow named Nugget and shark named Fang, and what happens when Nugget learns just how unlikely their friendship really is. Can Fang prove that he is a true friend, and not the foe that Nugget has been taught about in school? The production is geared toward pre-k to 3rd graders, and is on tour from Sep-Dec 2018. You can find more information about the show here and grab your copy of Nugget & Fang here.

Michael Slack’s Nugget and Fang Musical Theater Production Touring America

by Claire Easton in Represents Comments: 0

Your favorite minnow and shark duo take the stage in Arts Power’s Fall 2018 season production of the musical, Nugget & Fang! Adapted from Michael Slack‘s picture book of the same name, Nugget & Fang is a story about the unlikely friendship between a minnow named Nugget and shark named Fang, and what happens when Nugget learns just how unlikely their friendship really is. Can Fang prove that he is a true friend, and not the foe that Nugget has been taught about in school? The production is geared toward pre-k to 3rd graders, and is on tour from Sep-Dec 2018. You can find more information about the show here and grab your copy of Nugget & Fang here.

Malala: My Story of Standing Up For Girls’ Rights Illus. by Joanie Stone Is Now Available!

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Happy book birthday to Joanie Stone, who illustrated the new chapter book Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls’ Rights. This is a moving book written by prominent young Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai about her experience of standing up for what she believes in. This chapter book edition of Malala’s story is put in simple language, perfect for children to learn how to advocate for their own beliefs. Between the compelling story and the beautiful pictures, you won’t be able to put this book down!

Click here to pick up a copy now.

Malala: My Story of Standing Up For Girls’ Rights by Malala Yousafzai, illustrated by Joanie Stone

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Malala: My Story of Standing Up For Girls’ Rights  Illus. by Joanie Stone Is Now Available!

October 9, 2018

Happy book birthday to Joanie Stone, who illustrated the new chapter book Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls’ Rights. This is a moving book written by prominent young Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai about her experience of standing up for what she believes in. This chapter book edition of Malala’s story is put in simple language, perfect for children to learn how to advocate for their own beliefs. Between the compelling story and the beautiful pictures, you won’t be able to put this book down!

Click here to pick up a copy now.

Lucía the Luchadora and the Million Masks Written by Cynthia Leonor Garza and Illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez

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Lucía the Luchadora and the Million Masks Illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez Is Available Now!

October 2, 2018

Happy book birthday to Alyssa Bermudez and the book Kirkus Review has deemed the “sublime sequel” to Lucía the Luchadora! That’s right, Lucía the Luchadora and the Million Masks is out today, and you won’t want to miss this charming, sibling-centered story. Already an Amazon Best Book of the Month, this tale finds Lucía and her little sister Gemma at odds when Gemma makes a hole in Lucía’s special silver mask. When their grandmother suggests a trip to the mercado fora set of new masks, the sisters embark on an adventure that reveals the significant bond of sisterhood.

Grab your copy of this stellar second installment here!

Lucía the Luchadora and the Million Masks Illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez Is Available Now!

by Claire Easton in Represents Comments: 0

Happy book birthday to Alyssa Bermudez and the book Kirkus Review has deemed the “sublime sequel” to Lucía the Luchadora! That’s right, Lucía the Luchadora and the Million Masks is out today, and you won’t want to miss this charming, sibling-centered story. Already an Amazon Best Book of the Month, this tale finds Lucía and her little sister Gemma at odds when Gemma makes a hole in Lucía’s special silver mask. When their grandmother suggests a trip to the mercado for a set of new masks, the sisters embark on an adventure that reveals the significant bond of sisterhood.

Grab your copy of this stellar second installment here!

Standroid and Dandroid: Sharing Does Not Compute by Michael Slack

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Standroid and Dandroid: Sharing Does Not Compute by Michael Slack Is Out Today!

October 2, 2018

Happy book birthday to Michael Slack and his newest book in the Standroid & Dandroid series, Sharing Does Not Compute! This playful new board book follows your favorite robot duo on a journey to make sharing compute. Standroid and Dandroid’s newest adventure teaches us that when you share and play together you are sure to have more fun.

Make sure to pick up a copy here today!

Standroid and Dandroid: Sharing Does Not Compute by Michael Slack Is Out Today!

by Claire Easton in Represents Comments: 0

Happy book birthday to Michael Slack and his newest book in the Standroid & Dandroid series, Sharing Does Not Compute! This playful new board book follows your favorite robot duo on a journey to make sharing compute. Standroid and Dandroid’s newest adventure teaches us that when you share and play together you are sure to have more fun.

Make sure to pick up a copy here today!

Binky the Space Cat Series by Ashley Spires

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P.U.R.S.T Agent Binky Television Series Announced Based on Ashley Spires Book Series

September 25, 2018

Get ready to watch Agent Binky and his fellow pets combat interstellar threats on the silver screen! That’s right – Ashley SpiresBinky the Space Cat series has been picked up by Canada’s Treehouse channel for kids.  Be sure to tune in Fall 2019 to join your favorite animal gang, P.U.R.S.T. (Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel), in protecting their humans from danger.