It’s sad when all opportunities for creative funkiness aren’t incorporated into as many books as possible. I love little surprises like #SecretCovers and #RecodeTheBarcode moments—and kids in my Storytime audience love them…so, come on publishers, make it happen!
ANY ISBNs YOU WANT TO SHARE, folks?
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#SecretCovers examples:
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The kids chant
Secret Cover
after I close a readaloud book.
More attached…
So Decrees This Librarian:
Henceforward,
*all* picture books shall be published with #SecretCovers!
(See examples to be appended.)
(Notice of Motion, Extension of Decree:
Soon, ALL books of all kinds shall be required to have secret cover bonus content.)
Best #SecretCovers under book jackets lately, discovered/revealed to students after Storytime…
My Parents Won’t Stop Talking!
Blah, blahs😂🤪
&
Evergreen, by @cordellmatthew.bsky.social
The map of Buckthorn Forest and the squirrel’s adventures had them shouting, “YES!” and exclaiming in awe.
Gorgeous (Hidden) Book Covers - have you ever peeked under the covers? 📚💖
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Sidetrack side note:
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Ooh, ahh!
Didn’t know @100scopenotes.bsky.social did “undies/endies” lists…
As someone who waxes poetic re: #SecretCovers all the time, I should really get on nominating some books—fast! By tomorrow!
A Storytime ritual in my library to check out those elements.
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#SecretCovers
If you do #ReadAlouds with classes aren’t aren’t checking at the end for hidden or secret covers under the book jackets, you’re robbing yourself and them off a glimmer of joy.
This book has been getting cheers from kid audiences for its stellar secret cover example.
