Publisher Spotlight

8 New Children's Releases to Read in August 2025 Look for these brilliant new children's books in Agust, from tales of grumpy ghosts to heartwarming stories of people showing their love.

From @florisbooks.bsky.social THE GRUMPY GHOST UPSTAIRS “looks at solitude and friendship, with a sweet and spooky edge” bookriot.com/new-children...

WHEN SUMMER COMES from @nosycrowus.bsky.social “has just the right amount of text for a quick read…. It's perfect for pointing out objects on the page, even without the scavenger hunt at the end” yabookscentral.com/when-summer-...

Beasts From the Deep by Matt Ralphs, illustrated by Kaley McKean Beasts From the Deep by Matt Ralphs, illustrated by Kaley McKean. Nosy Crow, c2024, 2025. 9798887771717 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format:  Oversized hardcover&nbs…

BEASTS FROM THE DEEP published by @nosycrowus.bsky.social “was created in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and its Museum of Zoology; Dr. Rosalyn Wade (from the Museum) and Dr. Helen Scales (a marine biologist)” ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/07/03/b...

Region 11 conference in Texas chose 4 by @nchurnin.bsky.social titles as #picturebooks that teach difficult concepts to older students: MARTIN & ANNE, A QUEEN TO THE RESCUE, MANJHI MOVES A MOUNTAIN and BEAUTIFUL SHADES OF BROWN.

Myrick Marketing Publishing Preview of nubeOcho and Pajama Press (Summer/Fall 2025 & Winter 2026)(Part Three) The big guys may have all the money, but they sure as heck don't have books like these.

BENNET’S ROOF coming from @nubeocho.bsky.social in English & Spanish editions! “A story about community and fellowship and teamwork” notes @fuse8.bsky.social afuse8production.slj.com/2025/07/16/m...

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"A hands-on alphabet primer that balances educational value with playful e­ngagement, ideal for individual use" says @slj.com about our new A IS FOR APPLE WIPE-CLEAN book for the littlest readers www.slj.com/review/a-is-...

Oh we love #backmatter and are delighted so many #kidsbook publishers include timelines, discussion questions, glossaries, and more!

YouTube video by @MaryLanniReads Book Review: Running a Business

RUNNING A BUSINESS from @rubytuesdaybooks.bsky.social is introduced by librarian Mary R lane youtu.be/A24A-MbiFyo?...

YouTube video by @MaryLanniReads Book Review: A Day in the Life of a Ladybug

Let’s take a peek at A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LADYBUG from @rubytuesdaybooks.bsky.social youtu.be/hcI16lWcEgA?...

Yes, it is time to start thinking about 2026! www.bolognachildrensbookfair.com/en/awards/bo...

Book review of Blue Sky Morning by Jihyun Kim Jihyun Kim's Blue Sky Morning is a lovely practice in meditation, even for the youngest among us, with illustrations that are full of life.

“Blue Sky Morning is a lovely practice in meditation... The illustrations are full of life, almost audible in how they depict a South Korean neighborhood, complete with storefronts, signage and shopkeepers” @florisbooks.bsky.social www.bookpage.com/reviews/blue...

We Are All Animals Book Review We are All Animals: Discover what YOU have in common with a cat, a bat, a jellyfish and 150 other animals! Written by Christopher Lloyd and ...

From @whatonearth.bsky.social “We Are All Animals is incredible.... Perfect for flipping through, this large, bright book holds a wealth of knowledge on every page such that you'll wind up reading through instead of jumping around” glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/2025/07/we-a...

O do mark those calendars! This is gonna be GREAT!

Thanks @cbcbooks.bsky.social! August's #HotOffThePress features new #kidsbooks from @florisbooks.bsky.social @geckopress.bsky.social @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @nubeocho.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social & LOTS more! www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lis...

A Little Sailing Lesson Book Review A Little Sailing Lesson By Sara Stefanini Published by Post Wave Mom's Review A Little Sailing Lesson is truly a life lesson shared during ...

“The simplicity of both the text and the boldly colored illustrations drives home the message that the key to a fulfilling life is itself simple. A Little Sailing Lesson  lovingly ushers us toward joy” @postwavebooks.bsky.social glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/2025/07/a-li...

"The National Literacy Trust’s research also found that: Children and young people who read comics were more engaged with reading, regardless of their age; More of those who read comics told us that they read something daily in their free time compared with their peers who did not (35.7% vs. 22.8%)"

The Ordinary Life of Jacominus Gainsborough Book Review The Ordinary Life of Jacominus Gainsborough By Rebecca Dautremer Translated from the French by Charis Ainslie Published by Post Wave Mom's R...

“The Ordinary Life of Jacominus Gainsborough is beautiful in every way; it will stick with you long after that final page turn. It is a treasure” @postwavebooks.bsky.social glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-...

Covers of CLOTHES, HOMES, TRANSPORTATION, and USING WATER, all from the Around the World series

Covers of CELEBRATIONS, PLAYTIME, SCHOOLS, and FOOD all from the Around the World series

Covers of OVERSIZE LOAD TRUCKS, TANKER TRUCKS, DUMP TRUCKS, MILK TRUCKS, CONCRETE MIXER TRUCKS, and CAR CARRIERS, all from the We Drive series

Covers of ANIMAL LIFE CYCLES and SHARK FACTS, both from the My First Big Book series

Wow! What a lot of #BookBirthday celebrations for @rubytuesdaybooks.bsky.social today!

Allan Ahlberg, celebrated children's author, dies aged 87 He wrote more than 150 books, including The Jolly Postman and Each Peach Pear Plum.

RIP “Celebrated children's author Allan Ahlberg has died aged 87” flip.it/2MvhB_

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar PICTURE BOOK PARTY happening Tuesday, August 19 at 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT

Did somebody say picture books? Treat yourself to a presentation of tons of new PBs during our 8/19 webinar featuring new titles from:
🎉Phoenix International Publications
🎉 Free Spirit Publishing
🎉 Tundra Books
🎉 @charlesbridge.bsky.social
🎉 @pubspotlight.bsky.social
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One Can Be by Pat Zietlow Miller Zietlow Miller’s short, poetic lines and Cron’s citrus-hued illustrations spotlight reading as both solitary activity and one th...

From @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social ONE CAN BE “spotlight[s] reading as both solitary activity and one that draws people together” www.publishersweekly.com/9781506499932

Let's Talk Illustrators #367: Lidia Branković Children's picture book and comic reviews, illustrator interviews, book exchanges, and more from a design and illustration perspective.

Mel Schuit is “sharing a peek into the process of making the book CIRCUS OF SHADOWS by Lidia Branković” from #CicadaBooks www.letstalkpicturebooks.com/2025/07/lets...

From @florisbooks.bsky.social SLEEP HERE, WAKE THERE “is a great book to introduce the concept of the scientific method to children, as it shows how to make a hypothesis and then test it out to draw conclusions” yabookscentral.com/sleep-here-w...

Headline: 5 Indigenous Children's Authors on Perspective and Love of Storytelling: headshots of authors and their respective picture books: Cynthia Leitich Smith (FIREFLY SEASON), Kevin Noble Maillard (FRY BREAD: A NATIVE AMERICAN FAMILY STORY), Laurel Goodluck (FIERCE AUNTIES), Traci Sorell (BEING HOME), and Xelena Gonzales (OF THE SUN)

"...Indigenous children’s authors on their influences, their craft, and the changing landscape of Indigenous and Native representation in children’s publishing." —5 Indigenous Children's Authors on Perspective and Love of Storytelling from @bookstr.bsky.social: bookstr.com/article/5-in... #KidLit

Book review of Blue Sky Morning by Jihyun Kim Jihyun Kim's Blue Sky Morning is a lovely practice in meditation, even for the youngest among us, with illustrations that are full of life.

“Jihyun Kim’s BLUE SKY MORNING is a lovely practice in meditation, even for the youngest among us. The illustrations are full of life, almost audible in how they depict a South Korean neighborhood” @florisbooks.bsky.social www.bookpage.com/reviews/blue...

We love the posters author @fiveona.bsky.social is sharing to promote NO MORE MR MICE GUY from @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social

"SAY CHEESE! is a silly delight for young board book readers who will stay engaged with the funny illustrations, rhyming text, flaps to lift, and questions to answer" yabookscentral.com/say-cheese-a...

LinkedIn quietly removed references to deadnaming and misgendering from its hateful content policy LinkedIn quietly changed the language of its hateful conduct policy this week, removing a line that referenced a prohibition on misgendering and deadnaming of transgender individuals.

New from me: LinkedIn quietly removed references to deadnaming and misgendering from its hateful content policy this week. The company says it's underlying rules have not changed but advocates say it's part of a trend to loosen rules meant to protect vulnerable users.

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