~What a beautiful introduction to the world of jellyfish! WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : The Secrets of the Jellies #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks @karenjameson15.bsky.social
@mariehermansson @ChronicleBooks @blueslipmedia.bsky.social
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~A mysterious case of silliness has invaded Old MacDonald's farm. Can Officer Busby help him identify the culprits before things go too far? PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Case of Old MacDonald and his farm by Mark Teague #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks
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~Can Emba rescue her guardian without falling prey to an evil necromancer? Find out in this delightful new fantasy. #MMGM : Dragon Girl and the Awakened Flames by Jenny Moore #kidlit #mglit #MMGM
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What a fun collection of puzzles for kids (and adults!) to figure out. I found myself wanting to complete all 45 challenges. #kidlit #activitybooks #childrensbooks @chroniclebooks.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social
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~The gorgeous illustrations combined with the fascinating narrative text make this an ideal book to share with young turtle enthusiasts.~WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle by Maddalena Bearzi & Alex Boersma #kidlit #picturebooks
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~What an amazing combination of poetry, art, and information! @mstewartscience.bsky.social & @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebooknonfiction #kidslovenonfiction @simonkids.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social
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~A delightfully fun addition to one of my favorite series to share with kids! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : I'm Busy by Michael Ian Black & @debbieohi.com #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks @simonkids.bsky.social
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~A fascinating account of worldwide efforts to save seeds in case of emergencies. WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Just in Case by Megan Clendenan & Brittany Cicchese #kidlit #picturebooks #nonfiction #childrenbooks
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~Things start to go wrong from the moment Penelope sets foot at her new school : Anaximander's Academy prepared to join Athena Hall. What's up with that? MIDDLE GRADE SPECULATIVE FICTION : The Aftermath by Tracy Wolff @simonkids #kidlit #mglit #mythology
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~Just what ARE stars made of? Ask the woman who found out. WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne by Laura Alary & Yas Imamura #kidlit #PictureBooks #biography
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Can Gilbert the Goblin escape the determined cupids before they hit him with a love arrow? Hmmm. That cactus prick seems to feel an awful lot like an arrow prick?
#kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks @simonkids.bsky.social @alexwillan.bsky.social
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~A cute story of a young fox setting out on his own for the first time to find berries to eat. It proves to be harder than he expected. So relatable. ~PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Mungo on His Own by Matthew Burgess & Julie Benbassat #kidlit #picturebooks
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~How many of us would have the courage to pursue an interest considered unladylike at a time when society would have frowned on it? : MARY MORLAND IN THE TIME OF DINOSAUR DISCOVERY by Jane Kurtz & Giselle Potter #kidlit #picturebooks #bio #childrensbooks
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~Why write about a Muslim American comedian/actress?AUTHOR GUEST POST & REVIEW : Maysoon Zayid, The Girl Who Can Can by @DoctorYasmin and Noha Habaieb #kidlit #MGlit #childrensbooks
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Can one ever be really alone when one has oneself (or a puppet!) for company? What happens when you argue with yourself (puppet)? Find out in The Monster and Puppet Show! by Kat Micucci & Mo Willems. #kidlit #beginningreader #childrensbooks
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~Hours spent walking the paths behind his house helped Darwin develop his famous theory. This unusual book encourages children to do the same. WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : How to Have a Thought by Nicholas Day & Hadley Hooper #kidlit #picturebooks
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~A lovely, peaceful dreamlike imaginary journey of a mother and daughter as the mother gets the child read for bed.~ PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : You and I are Stars and Night by #kidlit #picturebooks @simonkids.bsky.social
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~For young readers who enjoyed Mr. Lemoncello's library, comes another puzzle-filled tale surrounding two brothers looking to win a million dollars! MIDDLE GRADE FICTION : Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest by @CGrabenstein #kidlit #mglit geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/01/midd...
~Another delightful tale about best friends, Narwhal and Jelly. Is it possible to get so focused on the holiday that you forget about your actual friendship? GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW : A Waffle Lot of Love by Ben Clanton #kidlit #graphicnovel #chapterbook
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~What an inspiring story! Visiting the North Pole at 75-years-old. Remarkable! PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION : To the Top of the World by Deborah Blumenthal & Anastasia Magloire Williams #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebookbiographies
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~Another delightful #pigeon book will enter the world in March. Can Pigeon handle sharing the same birthday as someone else? PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : It's My Bird-Day! by Mo Willems #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebookhumor #2026books
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~Another lovely look at the natural world combining digital art, poetry, and expository text.~ WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Forests by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social and Kalen Chock #kidlit #picturebooknonfiction #poetry
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~What an informative and beautiful picture book! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : HairStory by @SopeMartins and Briana Mukodiri Uchendu #kidlit #picturebooks
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~A delightful introduction to some of the traditions of the holiday through the efforts of the twins to bring good luck to their house.~ EARLY READER REVIEW : Ling & Ting's Lunar New Year by @authorgracelin.bsky.social
#kidlit #earlyreaders #ChineseNewYear
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~A delightful new picture book with stunning illustrations, amusing characters, and a fun story! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Claydate: A Playdate with the Claymates by @devpetty.bsky.social and @eldridgestudio.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks
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~I thoroughly enjoyed this #middlegrademystery with it's southern charm and delightful characters. Geo Librarian: #MMGM : Secrets of the Broken House by @tarynsouders.bsky.social @sbkslibrary.bsky.social
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~Another winning title in the Food Group series. My students will be thrilled! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Humble Pie by Jory John & Pete Oswald #kidlit #picturebooks #popularkidsbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/12/pict...
~What would happen if all the presents from a well-known Christmas song actually appeared? Trust Adam Rex to imagine the possibilities. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The 13th Day of Christmas by Adam Rex #kidlit #picturebooks #christmaspicturebooks
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~While a boy prepares for Christmas, his stuffed bunny prepares for a different holiday.~Geo Librarian: PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : It's Almost Time for Christmas by Maisha Oso & Tom Knight #kidlit #picturebooks #christmaspicturebooks
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~What will Biff the dog do when he doesn't get the ballet part her wants? It's easy to relate to his disappointment. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Nutcracker by Anna Kemp& Sara Ogilvie #kidlit #christmaspicturebooks #picturebooks
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