WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : How to Hatch by Sara Holly Ackerman & Galia Bernstein HOW TO HATCH:  A Goslings Guide to Breaking Free written by Sara Holly Ackerman, illustrated by Galia Bernstein Alfred A. Knopf, 2026 ISBN...

~What a fun way to learn about hatching from an egg! Reads like the narrator is instructing the gosling. WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : How to Hatch by Sara Holly Ackerman & Galia Bernstein #kidlit #picturebooks #nonfiction #childrensbooks

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Octopus by Guojing THE OCTOPUS written & illustrated by Guojing two lions, 2026 ISBN: 978-1662521508 Source: publicist for review (Thanks!) Ages 4-8 All opin...

~Another lovely, imaginative book from a talented artist~ A little girl has an adventure with the tiny octopus she rescues. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Octopus by Guojing #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks

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MIDDLE GRADE FICTION REVIEW & INTERVIEW : Relic of Thieves (Underwild #2) by Shana Targosz RELIC OF THIEVES The Underwild #2 written by Shana Targosz Aladdin, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-5766-3 Source : ARC from publisher for review Ag...

~Why write a book for middle graders about the Greek Underworld? Find out in an interview with the author. MIDDLE GRADE FICTION REVIEW & INTERVIEW : Relic of Thieves by Shana Targosz #kidlit #mglit #GreekMythology

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen & Violeta Engarnacion BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US written by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Violeta Encarnacion Red Comet Press, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-63655-192-0 Source: aut...

~A book about two young immigrant girls and their experiences in detention. A book that reminds readers of their and our humanity.~ PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen & Violeta Encarnacion #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks

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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Who Hid the Stars? by Valentina Gottardi, Maciej Michno, and Danio Miserocchi WHO HID THE STARS? How Light Pollution Changes Our World written by Valentina Gottardi, Maciej Michno, and Danio Miserocchi illustrated by...

~Why is light pollution and artificial lighting sometimes problematic for wildlife? WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Who Hid the Stars? by Valentina Gottardi, Maciej Michno, & Danio Miserocchi #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks @ebyrbooks.bsky.social

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Loops by Jashar Awan LOOPS written & illustrated by Jashar Awan Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-7494-3 Source: publisher for re...

~The joys and challenges of becoming a big kid highlighted in this delightful take on learning to tie shoelaces. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Loops by @JasharAwan #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks

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MIDDLE GRADE GRAPHIC NOVEL : Camp Monster by Kate Messner & Falynn Koch CAMP MONSTER written by Kate Messner, illustrated by Falynn Koch Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-5476-0941-3 Source: publish...

~What a delightful graphic novel. Kids are bound to love this one! Lots of laughs mixed in with some genuine tension as the monsters learn to get along. #kidlit #mglit #childrensbooks #graphicnovel @katemessner.com

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Bookie & Cookie & Bookie & Cookie turn the page by Blanca Gomez BOOKIE & COOKIE written & illustrated by Blanca Gomez Rocky Pond Books, 2024 ISBN: 978-0-593-69680-4 Source: purchased Ages 4-8 All opinions...

~This is what friendship should look like! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Bookie & Cookie & Bookie & Cookie turn the page by Blanca Gomez #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks

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MIDDLE GRADE FICTION REVIEW & AUTHOR GUEST POST: Lost on Doll Island by Cassandra Ramos-Gomez LOST ON DOLL ISLAND written by Cassandra Ramos-Gomez Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-6659-7513-1 Source: publis...

I'm really sure that I don't want to hear a doll's voice in my head everywhere I go. Find out more about the story and read the author's guest post. MIDDLE GRADE FICTION : Lost on Doll Island by Cassandra Ramos-Gomez #kidlit #mglit @simonkids.bsky.social
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CHAPTER BOOK REVIEW: Miles Lewis, Pet Sitter/Miles Lewis, Top Chef by Kelly Starling Lyons & Wayne Spencer MILES LEWIS, PET SITTER written by Kelly Starling Lyons, illustrated by Wayne Spencer Penguin Workshop, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-593-75273-9 Source:...

~Can Miles get the pet he wants so badly? And can he help his friend win a baking contest? CHAPTER BOOK REVIEW: Miles Lewis, Pet Sitter/Miles Lewis, Top Chef by Kelly Starling Lyons & Wayne Spencer #kidlit #earlychapterbooks

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EARLY READER FICTION : Nat the Cat Has a Hat/Stop That Mop! NAT THE CAT HAS A HAT written & illustrated by Jarrett Lerner Simon Spotlight, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-6659-5712-0 Source: publisher for review (Th...

~Learning to read has never been so fun! EARLY READER FICTION : Nat the Cat Has a Hat by Jarrett Lerner & Stop That Mop by Jonathan Fenske #earlyreaders #kidlit

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HISTORICAL ROMANCE: The Queen and the Knave by Sarah M. Eden THE QUEEN AND THE KNAVE The Dread Penny Society #5 by Sarah M. Eden Shadow Mountain, 2023 ISBN: 978-1-63993-152-1 Source: ARC from publisher...

~An exiting ending to a fabulous series. Definitely one to read again. THE QUEEN AND THE KNAVE by Sarah M. Eden

#regencyromance #cleanromance #historicalromance #romanticsuspense

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Dream by Gideon Sterer & Nik Henderson THE DREAM written by Gideon Sterer, illustrated by Nik Henderson Clarion Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-0-06-335799-0 Source: purchased Ages 6-10 A...

~Books full of imagery like this one remind me that picture books aren't just for kids. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Dream by Gideon Sterer & Nik Henderson #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooksforadults

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MIDDLE GRADE FICTION REVIEW : City Spies: Europa by James Ponti CITY SPIES : EUROPA City Spies #7 written by James Ponti Aladdin, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-5998-8 Source: publisher for review (Thanks!) Ages...

~Another fabulous middle grade romp through Europe as the City Spies seek to stop a hideous plot for revenge. MIDDLE GRADE FICTION REVIEW : City Spies: Europa by @jamesponti #MGlit #MMGM #kidlit

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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : The Secrets of the Jellies by Karen Jameson & Marie Hermansson THE SECRETS OF THE JELLIES Amazing Jellyfish and Their Surprising Talents written by Karen Jameson, illustrated by Marie Hermansson Chroni...

~What a beautiful introduction to the world of jellyfish! WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : The Secrets of the Jellies #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks @karenjameson15.bsky.social
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Case of Old MacDonald and his farm by Mark Teague THE CASE OF OLD MACDONALD AND HIS FARM written & illustrated by Mark Teague Beach Lane Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-9076-9 Source : publis...

~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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#MMGM : Dragon Girl and the Awakened Flames by Jenny Moore DRAGON GIRL AND THE AWAKENED FLAMES Dragon Girl #1 written by Jenny Moore Sourcebooks Young Readers, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-4642-5404-8 Source: ...

~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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ACTIVITY BOOK : Plant Pandemonium (Big Brain Puzzles) by Camille Pichon PLANT PANDEMONIUM! Big Brain Puzzles by Camille Pichon Twirl, 2025 ISBN: 978-2-40806-181-4 Source: Publisher/Blue Slip Media Ages 6 and up A...

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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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle by Maddalena Bearzi & Alex Boersma THE SECRET LIFE OF A SEA TURTLE written by Maddalena Bearzi, illustrated by Alex Boersma Roaring Brook Press, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-250-90167-5...

~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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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Monarch and Mourning Cloak by Melissa Stewart & Sarah S. Brannen MONARCH AND MOURNING CLOAK : A Butterfly Journal written by Melissa Stewart, illustrated by Sarah S. Brannen Beach Lane Books, 2026 ISBN: ...

~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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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : I'm Busy by Michael Ian Black & Debbie RIdpath Ohi I'M BUSY written by Michael Ian Black, illustrated by Debbie Ridpath Ohi Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-1...

~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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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault by Megan Clendenan & Brittany Cicchese JUST IN CASE : Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault written by Megan Clendenan, illustrated by Brittany Cicchese Charlesbridge, ...

~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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MIDDLE GRADE SPECULATIVE FICTION : The Aftermath by Tracy Wolff THE AFTERMYTH The Aftermyth #1 written by Tracy Wolff Aladdin, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-8546-8 Source: Publisher for review (thanks!) Ages 9-12...

~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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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne by Laura Alary & Yas Imamura THE CURIOUS LIFE OF CECILIA PAYNE Discovering the Stuff of Stars written by Laura Alary, illustrated by Yas Imamura Eerdmans Books for You...

~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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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Valentines are the Worst! by Alex Willan VALENTINES ARE THE WORST! written & illustrated by Alex Willan Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-6261-2 Sour...

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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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Mungo on His Own by Matthew Burgess & Julie Benbassat MUNGO ON HIS OWN written by Matthew Burgess, art by Julie Benbassat Clarion Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-0-06-321671-6 Source : purchased Ages 4-8 ...

~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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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Mary Morland in the Time of Dinosaur Discovery by Jane Kurtz & Giselle Potter MARY MORLAND IN THE TIME OF DINOSAUR DISCOVERY written by Jane Kurtz, illustrated by Giselle Potter Beach Lane Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-...

~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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AUTHOR GUEST POST & BOOK REVIEW : Maysoon Zayid, The Girl Who Can Can by Dr. Seema Yasmin & Noha Habaieb MAYSOON ZAYID, THE GIRL WHO CAN CAN written by Dr. Seema Yasmin, illustrated by Noha Habaieb Salaam Reads, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-5342-9 So...

~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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EARLY READER : The Monster and Puppet Show! by Kate Micucci (Arriving on February 24, 2026!) THE MONSTER AND PUPPET SHOW! written & illustrated by Kate Micucci Union Square Kids, 2026 ISBN: 9781454951476 Source: publisher for revie...

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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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : How to Have a Thought: A Walk with Charles Darwin by Nicholas Day & Hadley Hooper HOW TO HAVE A THOUGHT A Walk with Charles Darwin written by Nicholas Day, illustrated by Hadley Hooper Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, 20...

~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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