I LOVED that book as a kid!

Fave #picturebook of the week: THE PRINCESS AND THE GRAIN OF RICE by Tina Cho and Honee Jang.

A delightful fairy tale retelling that seamlessly weaves in fascinating Joseon era history. So glad my local library accepted my request to buy it!

#kidlit #booksky

Free iPads ruined kids’ reading in Norway. Now it’s fighting back The nation’s libraries offer rollerskating, rap workshops — and, most importantly, books to reverse the decline caused by a classroom tech experiment

Look how Norway is fighting back at screens. www.thetimes.com/world/europe...

Fave #picturebook of the week: LOOKING FOR A JUMBIE by @traceybaptiste.bsky.social and @amberren.bsky.social.

A super fun intro to Caribbean folklore, with gorgeous illustrations.

#booksky #kidlit #fortrue

Toddler Teaches...NOT-A-BOX CITY - Jennifer Tarr NOT-A-BOX CITY is toddler-approved. It's snappy, features a bunny dealing with big emotions, and has lots of colorful arts and crafts...plus a library!

All the reasons I am constantly reading NOT-A-BOX CITY by Antoinette Portis.

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Fave #picturebook of the week: a tie between AFIKOMAN, WHERE'D YOU GO? by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social and Noa Kelner and MATZAH DAY! by Charlotte Offsay and Jason Kirschner.

Double the Passover fun!

#booksky #kidlit

Book cover for The Library in the Woods by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and R. Gregory Christie.

Fave #picturebook of the week: THE LIBRARY IN THE WOODS by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and R. Gregory Christie.

It positively oozes heart, love, and community. And the back matter is stunningly done.

#kidlit #booksky #librariesaremagic

For writing to leave room for the illustrator, Kelly DiPucchio and @taralazar.bsky.social. For revisions, @patzmiller.bsky.social. For pretty much anything and everything craft related, the whole @picturebooksummit.bsky.social team.

We love In the Neighborhood!

Toddler Teaches...TWO DOGS - Jennifer Tarr Two Dogs is toddler-approved. Despite having both concepts and language that are more advanced, it features lovable dogs going on adventures inside and outside the house.

Examining all the reasons my toddler loves TWO DOGS despite not getting most of the jokes yet. jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac...

#kidlit #booksky #givemebackmyball

That sounds incredible.

My law school admission essay *may* have been a defense of Anne Boleyn, so I have a special appreciation for this thread 🤣.

Cover for A Song of Frutas by Margarita Engle and Sara Palacios.

Fave #picturebook of the week: A SONG OF FRUTAS by Margarita Engle and Sara Palacios.

One of my all time favorites -- I was SO excited when I found it at our local library book sale.

#booksky #kidlit

Belated fave #picturebook of the week: STALACTITE & STALAGMITE by Drew Beckmeyer.

Informational, beautiful, funny, and bittersweet all at once.

#kidlit #booksky

Toddler Teaches...Toddler-Approved Book Subjects - Jennifer Tarr If you've ever wanted a random set of topics to combine into a story Mad-Libs style, here it is -- a list of toddler-approved book subjects that make us exponentially more likely to reach for a book a...

Looking for inspiration for your next draft? Here's a list of the highly idiosyncratic topics my toddler would love you to write about...

jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac...

#kidlit #amwriting

Book cover for B is for Bananas by Carrie Tillotson and Estrela Lourenco.

Fave #picturebook of the week: B IS FOR BANANAS by Carrie Tillotson and and Estrela Lourenco.

Who knew an anthropomorphic banana could be this adorable?

#kidlit #booksky #thosebrownspotsaredefinitelyjustfreckles

Love @sandraboynton.bsky.social. So good.

Another vote for MLK!

Fave #picturebook of the week: PLUTO GETS THE CALL by Adam Rex and Laurie Keller.

Everything about it is great. Also, I miss Pluto.

#kidlit #booksky #mvemjsunP

Mind. blown.

Toddler Teaches...HANUKKAH PAJAMMAKAHS - Jennifer Tarr HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS is toddler-approved. It's got fun words ("pajammakahs!"), active illustrations, and lots of Hanukkah spirit.

Taking a look at @darahenrywrites.bsky.social's adorable HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS through the eyes of a two-year old. Representation matters. So does onomatopoeia, excitement, and playing outside with cousins.

jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac...

#booksky #kidlit

Greenland sharks are believed to be the longest-living vertebrates on Earth.

Researchers have determined that one female is around 400 years old.

That means she was alive during the Napoleonic Wars, the Boston Tea Party, Charles Darwin, and ABBA winning Eurovision.

That bothered me for HOURS!

Fave #picturebook of the week: THE LAST STAND by @antwaneady.bsky.social and Jerome and Jarrett Pumphrey.

A gorgeous tribute to family, history, and community.

#kidlit #booksky #harvestlove

Happy #CoosDay!

It's 9:00 ET! Just a few more hours before #12x12PB closes until 2027! Let's clock why author/illustrator @sharonfj.bsky.social loves our #writingcommunity so much. #kidlit #kidlitart #amwriting #picturebooks Join us at 12x12challenge.com/m...

Fave #picturebook of the week: DRAGON WAS TERRIBLE by Kelly DiPucchio and @gregpizzoli.bsky.social.

One of my all time favorites. 10/10, no notes.

#booksky #kidlit #dragonwasadorable

Toddler Teaches...CHALLAH DAY! - Jennifer Tarr CHALLAH DAY! is toddler-approved. It's a bouncy, rhyming ode to a cozy family tradition. Plus adorable illustrations, a baby, a dog, and carbohydrates. What's not to love?

On bread, family, and the importance of joyful, slice-of-life style representation.

jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac...

#kidlit #booksky

Fave #picturebook of the week: THE ABOMINABLE SNOW DANCER by @stephlaubooks.com

The platonic ideal of picture book plotting, pacing, and illustrations, with a truly hilarious surprise end paper post-script.

#kidlit #booksky #fivestarsforotto

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