New episode out now. Bruce Saves the Planet by Ryan T. Higgins and There’s No Place Like Earth by Stacy McAnulty and illustrated by David Litchfield. #preklibrary #librarians #picturebooks #picturebooklove #podcast
Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan
Mabel LOVES Mondays! Why? Because the garbage truck is coming!
With joyful colors, big sounds, & lots of heart, Mabel celebrates loving what you love—no matter what anyone else thinks. A perfect pick for storytime & joyful reads.
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Cranky Crabby Crow Saves the World by Corey Tabor
🤠📚 Crow doesn’t want to play. Or share. Or talk. 🐦🙅♂️
Before he’s all alone, the truth comes out—he’s got a world-saving mission! 🌍✨
A hilarious, heartwarming read-aloud.
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🚲💛 Hop on for a joyful ride!
Big Bike, Little Bike is a hilarious, heartfelt story about perspective, friendship, & one unforgettable bike. Perfect for elementary readers!
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Celebrating curiosity, creativity, and kid inventors ✨ Inspired by Violet the Pilot by Steve Breen.
Brightstarting.com
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✨ New Holiday Favorite Alert! ✨
Journey to Bethlehem with this lyrical masterpiece by Nikki Grimes. Stunning watercolor art + poetic storytelling = pure Christmas magic. 🐪🎶🌟
Perfect for cozy read-alouds and gifting this season! 🎁
#PictureBookLove #ChristmasReads #HolidayMagic #kidlit
The cover of the book The Great Thanksgiving Escape by Mark Fearing. A young boy being pulled across a room by a young girl, past a thanksgiving feast.
The week before Thanksgiving. This is such a fun and engaging story to share with students. Family gatherings can be fun, if you’re willing to make it so. The Great Thanksgiving Escape by Mark Fearing. Highly recommended. #librarians #picturebooks #picturebooklove #podcast
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Which animal holds a special place in your heart? Share below! #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #ChildrensBooks #KateyHowes #WorldAnimalDay #PictureBookLove
Just like spotting deer in the wild, the school year is full of surprises waiting to be discovered! Where the Deer Slip Through is a beautiful reminder to look closely, listen deeply, and treasure every encounter.
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Need new books for your classroom? Let’s kick off the school year with stories, imagination & adventure!
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The week before school, our episode is late, but we have a great conversation about 2 books that would be great for the beginning of the school year. The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael Lopez and We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins. #picturebooks #picturebooklove #podcast
Dad and Child reading
Want to raise a reader? Start by being one. When kids see us reading for enjoyment they begin to understand that books matter.
👉 What book are you reading right now?
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Heading out on our annual camping trip this weekend. Remember to return those overdue library books 🤭
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An amazing, sweet story about a boy and his father. A great story of patience and hard work. Lovely story. #picturebooks #picturebooklove #librarians #podcast
Wrap yourself in the warmth of The Memory Quilt—arriving this September.
This beautiful book shimmers with love (and a touch of spot UV magic). 💜🧵✨
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This is a sweet story about family, tradition, food, and culture. An incredible story to share with children that will bring a smile to their face and a warm feeling in their heart. #picturebook #picturebooklove #librarian #podcast
This is an incredibly sweet and fun story about kindness. The vivid illustrations and warm story are wonderfully engaging. X. Fang has done an amazing job creating a story that reminds us of the importance of being kind. #picturebooks #picturebooklove #librarians #podcast
If you were at ALA, did you catch a glimpse? Let us know!
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Alt text: A circular arrangement of open hardcover books with their pages facing inward, creating a frame on a light blue background. In the center, bold black text reads: “FAVORITES. So many amazing picture books this year…what books are you loving that we should add to our TBR?!?!?!”
So many AMAZING picture books have dropped this year—& we want to know your faves! What titles are you loving that deserve a spot on our TBR?! Drop your recs below & help us build the ultimate picture book stack! #PictureBookLove #TBRShare #KidLit #TLSky #TLSkyChat #BookSky #Skybrarians #EduSky
A Pinecone! by Helen Yoon is a wonderful story of a girl who collects pinecones while on a walk. With expressive pictures and minimal words, this book will be a fun read for all ages. #picturebooklove #picturebooks #librarians #podcast
@tammisauer.bsky.social has done it again with another amazing Mary story. Mary Had a Little Jam is a wonderful story of cooperation and collaboration. Coupled with amazing illustrations this book is an instant classic. #picturebooks #picturebooklove #librarians #podcast
This amazing book is sure to be an instant classic. @bobshea.bsky.social has done it again with a mix of humor and heart to make a fantastic story. Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend is sure to be an engaging read for students of all ages. #picturebooklove #picturebooks #librarians #podcast
Happy National Library Week! Check out this wonderfully cute and sweet story. The engaging story of a cat that wants to be in the library with all the books. Perfect for celebrating libraries. #picturebooks #picturebooklove #librarians #podcast
Happy National Library Week! This silly and heartwarming story about finding a passion for books and the power of a strong library/librarian. Perfect for celebrating libraries and the librarians that make them more than just a building of books. #picturebooks #picturebooklove #librarians #podcast
This is a cute and simple story of persistence. Bright illustrations that bring the story to life. A fun story to engage young readers. #picturebooklove #picturebooks #librarians #podcast
Thank you so much to Katie Lee Reinert!!!!
I won a #bluesky drawing for her ADORABLE crocheted chipmunk, AND she sent me stickers and bookmarks for when I share her book READY TO SMILE AGAIN at library storytime.
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New picture books arriving for the library brings a smile to our face. #picturebooks #picturebooklove #librarians #podcast
A great book to use when having a conversation about “fair.” Fun illustration and a really cute story. Highly recommended. #picturebooks #picturebooklove #librarians #podcast