Where is the Rocket?, called “an appealing goodnight book” by Kirkus Reviews, hits shelves today. The book is written by Harriet Ziefert and illustrated by Barroux. Pick up your copy here.
Molly Idle and K.G. Campbell were chosen as 10 Children’s Illustrators to Watch by Julie Danielson, writer of the children’s literature blog, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast. View the full list here.
The Hula Hoopin’ Queen, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton and written by Thelma Lynne Godin, was released this past spring by Lee & Low Books to widespread acclaim. The book received a Starred Review from Kirkus, and two positive reviews from Horn Book and Booklist. Horn Book called The Hula Hoopin’ Queen “a refreshingly original story,” and Booklist called it “the perfect title for sharing.” Vanessa’s illustrations truly bring Harlem to life in this sweet story of a hula hoopin’ rivalry for the ages. Pick up a copy from your local bookstore, or on the Lee & Low website.
The two latest books in Elise Gravel’s Disgusting Critters series are now available from Tundra Books. Elise investigates the lives of rats and slugs with humor and plenty of nasty factoids, showing that while they may be absolutely disgusting, that’s no reason to dislike these friendly creatures! Rats, slugs, worms, flies….what next!?
Tickly Toes, a bedtime board book written by Susan Hood and illustrated by Barroux, was released from Kids Can Press on August 1. The book has received praise from Kirkus Reviews, which calls the book, “a lovely addition to the bedtime storybook shelf.” The review commends Barroux’s illustrations, writing: “In an 8-inch-square format, Barroux’s large-scale, double-page spreads appear almost life-size, and the baby seems to be looking directly out at the readers. Rendered in acrylic and outlined in pencil, the deceptively simple cartoons perfectly match the action and convey all the emotions of this happy family.”
Kate Merritt‘s collage artwork is featured in two new installments of the Indestructibles series from Workman Publishing, Baby Night-Night and Baby Peekaboo. The Indestructibles series is uniquely designed for babies’ active and often messy lifestyle. The sweet and simple stories are enhanced by Kate’s adorable artwork. About the Indestructibles series from Workman Publishing: Indestructibles are the books built for the way babies read. They are 100 percent baby-proof, chew-proof, rip-proof, and drool-proof. Printed on a unique nontoxic, paperlike material that holds up to anything babies can throw at it—gumming, spilling, dragging across the floor— Indestructibles are the little books that could. They’re indestructible. And if they get dirty, just throw them in the washing machine or dishwasher. Visit the Workman website to order copies of the books for your little one.
