The Harper Collins team has done it again, with 2 amazing new book trailers! Eric Comstock’s and Marilyn Sadler’s Charlie Piechart and Constance Lombardo’s Mr. Puffball, Stunt-cat to the Stars, come to life in these awesome videos. Watch El Gato, legendary actor, sit down with James Catnip of “Inside the Actor’s Cat Box” below: And get ready for Pizza Night at Charlie Piechart’s house. Can you help Charlie and friends solve the case of the missing pizza slice?
Eric Comstock’s and Marilyn Sadler’s Charlie Piechart was featured in the New York Times ! Check out their nice write-up below and pre-order your copy here!
Frog and Friends Celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve, the eighth book in the reader series from Sleeping Bear Press, comes out September 1st. Josee Masse’s illustrations will delight fans as usual, in this latest foray into Frog’s world. Kirkus Reviews writes, “The stories are quietly entertaining and cleverly humorous with solid plots, subtle lessons, and a cozy sense of community among the group of friends…Charming illustrations are thoughtfully integrated with the text.” Pre-order a copy for your budding reader’s collection here.
The latest installment in Disney-Hyperion’s critically-acclaimed Big Words series, Frederick’s Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglass, is already garnering attention for its spotlight on the historical figure, and London Ladd’s stunning illustrations. The book received advanced praise in a Kirkus starred review: “Ladd’s powerful and dramatic full-bleed art is richly textured and detailed…A fittingly inspirational tribute to a most praiseworthy man. ” The book comes out from Disney-Jump At the Sun on November 3rd, and is available for pre-order now.
Sunday Shopping is out now from Lee & Low Books! Of Shadra’s gorgeous illustrations, School Library Journal writes, “Strickland’s illustrations are a vibrant mix of watercolor, acrylic, and wax pencil, digitally interspersed with fanciful, oversize images of whimsy and delight.” Kirkus says: “Both old-fashioned and fresh-feeling, this book is thoroughly worthy of a shopping trip.” Visit Lee & Low’s website to purchase a copy and download a free activity sheet.
Lend A Hand, illustrated by London Ladd, was awarded the 2015 Social Justice Literacy Award by the International Reading Association (IRA). The Social Justice Literacy Award was created in 2013 to recognize books that “address social responsibility towards individuals, communities, societies, and/or the environment as well as invite reflection and socially responsible action by the reader.” Congratulations to London on this terrific honor!
