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Lent and Easter Picture Books to Read to Christian Kids As families enter the Lenten season, many look for meaningful ways to help their children understand the story of Jesus' death and resurrection and prepare...

Find new faith-based picture books to introduce to children during Lent.

Valentine's Day Books For Preschoolers and Kindergarteners That Teach Kindness and Community Love Every February, teachers and librarians of the earliest grades are challenged to get their students thinking beyond cards and chocolate hearts.

Teachers and librarians, take note! Read-alouds for the season that highlight kindness and loving your neighbors ❤️

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YouTube video by Grace Ji-Sun Kim Madang Podcast: Rev. Drs. Jacqui Lewis & Shannon Daley-Harris, 53

Enjoy this conversation with Rev. Drs. Jacqui Lewis & Shannon Daley-Harris on Madang Podcast and read their book from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

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We love these suggestions for how to use Vera La Valiente Is Scared in a storytime!

4 Sweet Valentine These illustrated works, including a board book, early reader, and two picture books, are heartwarming picks that are sure to be hits beyond Valentine’s Day.

♥️ Spotted: our own Valentine's Day in the Village! ♥️

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The @PWKidsBookshelf announcement for The Ghost Who Refused to Haunt written and illustrated by @nadiatheartist.bsky.social

Edited by Naomi Krueger
Published by @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

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Delighted to see YUNA’S CARDBOARD CASTLE from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social featured on MaiStory’s list of#PictureBooks to Affirm Immigrant Children from… 1/2

Books To Read to Kids When the News is Hard When the world feels overwhelming, kids often pick up on more than we realize. Tough topics like violence in the news or other scary news stories...

When the headlines are difficult for us to bear, how can we begin to talk to kids about them? We've put together a list of books to share with children that can help them process tough topics.

📚👻 I love when friends share photos of my books "in the wild!" Ann spotted GILBERT & THE GHOST on display (face out!!) with these wonderful books at Malibu Village Bookstore! TY both! #kidlit #booklove #kidsbooks #indiebooks #reading #readingcommunity #gilbertandtheghost @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

Take a sneak peek at some early pages of ATTACK BUNNIES by @authorlauragehl.bsky.social, illustrated by @julspatton.bsky.social, and AUNTIE KRISTINA'S GUIDE TO ASIAN AMERICAN ACTIVISM by @kristinawong.bsky.social and her team of activists!

Merry Christmas from The Just Love Story Bible! We’re gifting you a free excerpt: the story of Jesus’ birth! Click "Christmas story" to read and share.

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#ProgressiveChristianity #TheJustLoveStoryBible #JustLoveStoryBible @revdrjacquilewis.bsky.social

Joanna Rowland, THE MEMORY TREE, and a Giveaway! EL: Another incredible writer guest has dropped by today! As has been said many times, one of the best things about writing kidlit (aside from the kids, of course!) is the opportunity to meet so ma…

Thank you Ellen for this lovely blog interview about The Memory Tree: A Holiday Grief Story. One lucky reader leaving a comment on the blog will win the book. #teachers #counselors #librarians #grief #MemoryTree #Christmas #traditions @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social ellenleventhal.com/2025/12/joan...

The Memory Tree: A Holiday Grief Book From the author and illustrator of The Memory Box, the bestselling children's book about grief, comes a new picture book to help and comfort families celebrating their first holiday season after the l...

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Vera La Valiente Is Scared A hilarious story about roller coasters and what it really means to be brave.

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The Best Kids’ Books About Mental Health of 2025 - Child Mind Institute Explore our favorite 2025 children's books on mental health. Our list covers a variety of topics from ADHD to autism to body image.

We are so thrilled to share that TWO of our books have made the Best Kids’ Books About Mental Health of 2025: The Memory Tree and Vera La Valiente Is Scared! Congratulations to Joanna Rowland and @asiqueira.bsky.social! hubs.li/Q03WS4v50

Thank you to @picturebookseh.bsky.social for giving me the opportunity to tell a bit more of the story behind the story! @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #picturebook #christmasbook #christmasbooksforkids

Two Great New Kids Books! - Summer 2025 - The Englewood Review of Books Three Great New Kids Books! - Summer 2025 What is the Bible? by Rachel Held Evans et al and If God Were a Great Big Bear by Paul Harbridge

The Englewood Review of Books gave If God Were a Great Big Bear by @paulharbridge.bsky.social a great review!

"Families who embrace a more progressive theology will absolutely want to add this book to your bookshelf."

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Celebrating our recent book announcement of READY TO RIDE with this as my computer wallpaper. Brings a 😊 to this girl's face every time! Sharing the joy with @astoundus.bsky.social Andrea Altimirano @heathercashman.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social Liz Schleisman @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

Rabbi Shoshana Friedman’s Joyful Anthem for Climate Action On April 27 in Roslindale, meet the local rabbi and activist whose new picture book turns climate grief into collective hope—through music, community and Jewish values.

We're so proud to read this piece on the author of THE TIDE IS RISING, SO ARE WE on the eve of Earth Day! www.jewishboston.com/read/rabbi-s...

Fronteras: ‘Lupita’s Brown Ballet Slippers’ highlights the importance of diversity for young readers Steena Hernandez said incorporating her own experiences as a dancer in a children’s book highlights the importance of diversity in dance and beyond.

On #Fronteras:
@steenahernandez.bsky.social draws on her experience as a dancer of color to tell the story of Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers -- a tale of diversity, acceptance, and joy.
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IF GOD WERE A GREAT BIG BEAR.

Written by @paulharbridge.bsky.social 🇨🇦.
Illustrated by Marta Dorado 🇪🇦.
Published by @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social 🇺🇲.

NOW AVAILABLE !

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Book Recommendations for Spring - Colorado Parent Spring is the perfect time to refresh your child’s reading list, and there’s a book for every age to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a page-turner for your little ones, a thoughtful read for older c...

We spy Peg Gets Plucky! @jorenfro.bsky.social

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MOWMT: Three Ts with Heather Stigall March 24, 2025MOWMT: Three Ts: Theme, Tone, and Takeaway[Click on the Titles / Links to buy the books.]My newest picture book, Gilbert and the Ghost (illustrated by Jess Mason, Beaming Books,August 20...

If you'd like to read a little bit of the backstory to writing my soon-to-be-released book, GILBERT AND THE GHOST, my blog article for #MOWMT (March On with Mentor Texts) is up today!
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#kidlit #gilbertandtheghost #picturebooks #RYS @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

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If we preserve the #forests for the great big bear, the #soil for the wiggly worm, the #air for the waddly goose & #water for the mighty whale, we will all have a happy healthy world to live in, won't we?
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That's the message of IF GOD WERE A GREAT BIG BEAR (@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social April 1.)
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It’s two years later, but I just came across this wonderful review of #BeginnersGuide from #MidwestBookReview. Thank you!

midwestbookreview.com/cbw/nov_22.htm ("Under the 'Find' tab, type my name and you'll scroll right to it)

#KidLit #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks w/ @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

Will and Krill is a love letter that I penned to my sibling. One that celebrates our differences, sisterhood and friendship.
Join us on this underwater adventure of finding one’s voice and a forever friend. #kidlit #caribbean #picturebook @bookhive25.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

😡🌋"VERDICT: Everyone gets mad, and this highly relatable story shows what to do when it happens. Recommended for all collections."🌋😡 ☺️Thanks @slj.com! @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @amelievidelo.bsky.social #kidlitcommunity #amwriting #writingcommunity #KidLit #EduSky #picturebooks #reading #booksky

I'm thrilled to announce that IF GOD WERE A GREAT BIG BEAR - a #childrensbook written by me & illustrated by Marta Dorado - will be released by @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social April 1st - in just two weeks! Order yours today! #interfaith #climate #environment #faith

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If My Hair Had a Voice A young Black girl goes on an emotional journey of self-love as she discovers the long history of Black hair and learns to love her own natural hair.

And if you want to know more about If My Hair Had a Voice, here you go!