💥Mystery at the Biltmore 1 : Mystery at the Biltmore: The Vanderhoff Heist by Colleen Nelson and Peggy Collins (October 8, 2024 by Pajama Press) 💥 Mystery at the Biltmore 2 : The Classified Catnapping by Colleen Nelson and Peggy Collins (April 29, 2025 by Pajama Press)

Mystery at the Biltmore Series by Colleen Nelson and Peggy Collins

🗣️Perfect if you are in the Mood for :

🕵️‍♀️ clever young detectives and amateur sleuths
🏙️ urban mysteries with quirky and colorful characters
🐶 loyal pets and funny sidekicks

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Showing the cover of Lucky Dog Comes Home. A war veteran who is now a mailman walks along the street, joined by lots of happy dogs.

In stores today 'Lucky Dog Comes Home' from #pajamapress and written by John Spray. The story of one mailman, a few dogs, and the power to bring joy back to a grieving community—inspired by a celebrated WWII veteran. 🍁🗽

“[A] series of cheering quatrains trace the life cycle of a milkweed plant from seed to root, sprout, leaves, bud, flower, and pod” in WAIT LIKE A SEED a #picturebook coming from #PajamaPress by Erin Alladin & illustrated by Tara Anderson www.publishersweekly.com/978177278338...

"Kids will enjoy the quirky cast of characters” in the new series of #MG books from Colleen Nelson & published by #PajamaPress. MYSTERY AT THE BILTMORE Book 1 is a "delightful tale of determination, persistence, and a mysterious feather” tchliteracy.com/the_storytel...

When Dogs Work by Opal Sinclair Publisher : Pajama Press

When Dogs Work is in the #littlefreelibrary ! Readers will explore adorable dogs and their jobs in this photographic celebration. From guide dog to water rescue dog to actor, these marvellous dogs may surprise you! #gifted by @pubspotlight.bsky.social & #PajamaPress #booksky 📚💙 👀📚 #kidlit

WAIT LIKE A SEED | Kirkus Reviews Children watch the growth of a milkweed plant and admire the butterflies it attracts.

From #PajamaPress WAIT LIKE A SEED is “enlightening and certain to have youngsters observing the natural world with wonder” www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

THE CLASSIFIED CATNAPPING | Kirkus Reviews Using dogged detective work, an intrepid young New Yorker solves a feline felony.

A new episode of #MysteryAtTheBiltmore is coming from #PajamaPress! In THE CLASSIFIED CATNAPPING in which "Suspense, a winsome cast and setting, and an admirable lead make this sequel a cat-egorical success” for #MG readers www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

CHIDORI | Kirkus Reviews In this tale inspired by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan, a young girl finds hope amid the darkness.

CHIDORI from #PajamaPress provides #picturebook readers 4-8 w/ a "tale inspired by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan” when "a young girl finds hope amid the darkness” www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

10 Nonfiction Titles Showcasing Holidays Around the World Are your young readers sad that the holiday season is over? Point them to these titles, featuring holidays celebrated throughout the year around the world.

"Emphasizing hope, beauty, and unity" THE LIGHT FROM MY MENORAH from #PajamaPress "demonstrates that people honor traditions in unique ways, while all are recognizing comfort and love as symbolized by light" says @slj.com www.slj.com/story/review...

#PajamaPress has a teaching guide for the #MG MYSTERY AT THE BILTMORE, a new series from Colleen Nelson. The guide offers some good discussion tips for anyone leading an upper elementary book discussion group pajamapress.ca/wp-content/u...

The Great Expedition, written and illustrated by Peter Carnavas. Pajama Press, 2024. $22.95 ages 4 and up " Then the exploring party was assembled.  They were a ramshackle bunch but each member had a duty essential to the journey.  Robert, leader...

"Five intrepid explorers (and a dog) set off on a hazardous hike across wild country between one house and another, tasked with the delivery of a very special parcel” in THE GREAT EXPEDITION coming from #PajamaPress salsfictionaddiction.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-...

The Great Expedition by Peter Carnavas The Great Expedition by Peter Carnavas. Pajama Press, 2024. 9781772783216 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? &nbs…

THE GREAT EXPEDITION from #PajamaPress offers "a fun look at duty, dedication and exploration….Anyone looking for a sweet adventure with lovable characters” will enjoy this #picturebook ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2024/12/15/t...

Young Detective Elodie LaRue Hunts for Missing Jewels in Mystery at the Biltmore With a sterling track record in both writing for young people, and illustrating beloved picturebooks, author Colleen Nelson and illustrator Peggy Collins know ...

While your waiting for the time to move this evening dive into this interview with #kidsbook author Colleen Nelson as she discusses her latest #MG novel from #PajamaPress: MYSTERY A THE BILTMORE open-book.ca/News/Young-D...

The Light From My Menorah Celebrating Holidays around the World The light from a menorah takes a young boy on a fantastical journey around the world to experience different festivals of light, and the people who celebrate them. Illustrator Andrea Blinick’s luminou...

What a good evening to read THE LIGHT FROM MY MENORAH from #PajamaPress and take a trip around the world of candle-lit celebrations! abookandahug.com/the-light-fr...

Wonderful #booklist AND it includes friends from @whatonearth.bsky.social @florisbooks.bsky.social & #PajamaPress too!

The Light from My Menorah: Celebrating Holidays around the World by Robin Heald and Andrea Blinick

The light from a menorah takes a young boy on a fantastical journey around the world to experience different festivals of light, and the people who celebrate them.

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2024 Holiday Books for Kids and Teens Get into the holiday spirit with our roundup of seasonal books for young readers, including a wintry spin on an ABCs classic, a picture book about showing loved ones grace, a graphic novel about best ...

Get in the spirit of midwinter w/ @florisbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @geckopress.bsky.social #PajamaPress & more #kidsbooks www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Mystery at the Biltmore by Colleen Nelson Mystery at the Biltmore by Colleen Nelson. Pajama Press, 2024. 9781772783278 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Mystery What did you like about the…

From #PajamaPress MYSTERY AT THE BILTMORE by @colleennelson.bsky.social "is a delightful start to a new series that is sure to be popular especially with those who prefer straight-up, non-scary mysteries” #MG ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2024/12/09/m...

Eighteen New Hanukkah Books for Children - Roundup 2025 Our Hanukkah roundup features board, picture + chapter books, a middle grade anthology, books about global holidays + interfaith families.

What a joy to see both THE LIGHT FROM MY MENORAH from
#PajamaPress and URI AND THE KING OF DARKNESS from
@kalaniotbooks.bsky.social featured on this list of new
#Hanukkah #kidsbooks! www.goodreadswithronna.com/2024/12/16/e...

With the ongoing strike at Canada Post, we are grateful for this link to e-issue of the the #CCBC BookCentre's Best Fall 2024 #Kidsbooks featuring #picturebooks from #PajamaPress & #InhabitMedia, and #science titles from #InhabitMedia--and a whole lot more! www.bookcentre.ca/best-books-f...

Thanks for loving this #picturebook from Canadian kids' publisher #PajamaPress @abluebox.bsky.social

Robin Heald, illus. by Andrea Blinick, published by #PajamaPress for ages 4–7 In THE LIGHT FROM MY MENORAH "a child imagines the menorah’s luminosity traveling across the globe...visiting children observing many light-based traditions" PW's 2024 Holiday Books for Kids and Teens

"From...the joking stereotypes between instruments to the classical & rock & Newfoundland folk tunes every detail” in AFTER THE WALLPAPER MUSIC from #PajamaPress evokes
"the joy of music” www.yabookscentral.com/after-the-wa...

Kids Making a Difference: Books to Inspire - All Done Monkey These books for kids and teens teach young readers that their voices matter and they can help for social justice.

"A wonderful novel about friendship, community, and standing up for what is important. Based on a real house of the same name in New York City’s East Village” says @alldonemonkey.bsky.social about THE UMBRELLA HOUSE from #PajamaPress alldonemonkey.com/2024/11/19/k...

BEAR'S LOST GLASSES by Leo Timmers cover shows big eyed bear with glasses propped on its head

WE SING FROM THE HEART: How The Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court. By Mia Wenjen & Victor Bizar Gómez cover shows Simon Tam playing guitar fiercely in front of the Supereme Court building

CINCO ENORMES DINOSAURIOS FIVE ENORMOUS DINOSAURS cover shows 5 toddlers of various ethnicities, one with glasses and one with glasses and a eyepatch, dancing in dinosaur costumes

I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK Amelia Hepworth Illustrator: Tim Warnes cover shows an adult polar bear with foreleg and paw protectively around cub while they sit on an iceberg and gaze at a full moon

#ReadingRockets' #HolidayBuyingGuide is here and includes #kidsbooks from @geckopress.bsky.social @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social @flowerpotpress.bsky.social #PajamaPress @nosycrowus.bsky.social @childsplayusa.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social and more! www.readingrockets.org/books-and-au...

MUSIC FOR TIGERS | Kirkus Reviews Unlike the rest of her nature-obsessed family, Louisa wants to be a musician, not a biologist.

“A beautiful conservation story told in a rich setting and peopled with memorable characters” Music for Tigers #PajamaPress Ages 10-14 #ncte24 Booth 504 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

Happy #BookBirthday to #PajamaPress! WHEN DOGS WORK works for dog-lovers of every age

BUNNY LOVES BEANS | Kirkus Reviews A lip-smacking exploration of foods and colors.

“A treat for eyes and palates. Kids will want to return to this and eat healthy, too” with Bunny Loves Beans #PajamaPress #NAEYC24 Booth 1113 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

SHAPE UP, CONSTRUCTION TRUCKS! | Kirkus Reviews Storytime gets a kick in the pants with this jaunty combo of shapes and vehicles.

“Clear, crisp, clean, and concise—trucks and shapes have never before looked (or sounded) this good” for ages 1-3 Shape Up, Construction Trucks! #PajamaPress #NAEYC24 Booth 1113 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

WHEN DOGS WORK | Kirkus Reviews Adorable dogs do big jobs.

When Dogs Work gives very young readers a “brief, engaging introduction to the lives of working canines” #PajamaPress #NAEYC24 Booth 1113 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...