| In this snowy day picture book, a kindhearted but overeager duckling tries to be helpful by sharing Wuddles the sheep’s wool to make sure all their animal friends stay warm—but will there be enough for Wuddles? Snow is coming, and the barnyard animals are preparing for the cold. Duckling has an excellent idea! Fleecy Wuddles the sheep has plenty of wool to keep everyone nice and toasty. Surely Wuddles doesn’t mind sharing? Soon there’s a goat in legwarmers, piglets in onesies, and more! But will this outpouring of generosity leave Wuddles himself out in the cold? Not to worry—Duckling has one final, absolutely heartwarming idea! |
| Author Bio |
| Lita Judge is the award-winning author and illustrator of many children’s books, including Flight School, Penguin Flies Home, Red Sled, Red Hat, Good Morning to Me!, Born in the Wild, Even the Smallest Will Grow, When You Need Wings, and her illustrated young adult novel, Mary’s Monster. She lives with her husband, two cats, and a parrot in New Hampshire. You can visit her online at LitaJudge.com. |
LOLO’S SARI-SARI STORE is A Song of Frutas meets Last Stop on Market Street set in the Philippines, and Kirkus called it “A gentle tale brimming with love and warmth.” It tells the story of a young Filipino girl who spends her summers helping her Lolo (grandpa) at his Sari-sari store. When she moves away from the Philippines, and begins missing her Lolo and community, she starts remembers her grandfather’s words and lessons he taught her in order to keep him close to her heart. With these lessons of kindness and giving back, she starts to see opportunities for connection and community in her new home. I loved this delightful story and children will love the characters!
REMEMBERING, just received a STARRED REVIEW from Kirkus, calling it “A gorgeous, deeply touching exploration of grief and remembrance.” It’s a brightly illustrated picture book about a family remembering their beloved pet dog through the traditions of Día de Muertos. This poignant title comes from the Pura Belpré Honor-winning team behind ALL AROUND US, Xelena González and Adriana M. Garcia. REMEMBERING gives a different spin not only to books about Día de Muertos, by focusing on the loss of a pet rather than a relative, but it also gives a fresh take to pet loss books in general, which have remained a staple for decades.
Don’t Be Mean to 13 (LabelFree Publishing / October 13, 2023 / $9.95 Paperback / $14.90 Hardcover) is a charming story with adorably drawn characters for pre-readers, while at the same time presenting the ancient historical roots of a popular superstition and introducing older children to evidence-based, critical thinking. I loved the characters!
About the Author:
Douglas Harris is an award-winning children’s book author and co-owner of Label Free Publishing where he has published My Name is Stardust (Label Free, 2017), Stardust Explores the Solar System (Label Free, 2018), and Stardust Explores Earth’s Wonders(Label Free, 2019). He co-authored these books with his children along with the Stardust Book series. My Name is Stardust is the first in their series of children’s illustrated science storybooks and features a foreword by renowned evolutionary biologist and author Richard Dawkins. Harris is also the co-author ofElle the Humanistwith his 12-year-old daughter Elle. It is a beautifully illustrated book presenting humanist ideas and ethics in a way that’s warm, welcoming, and accessible for young readers.
Author Katie Kennedy brings to the market a book that’s unlike any other. Not a presidential biography, but a source-rich comprehensive look at each of the 45 presidents’ time in office, this book reframes the idea of what it means to be president.
I really found this an interesting book and highly recommend it for kids 10+.
All young students know the names George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and FDR. But how much do they know about what really happened during each president’s time in the oval office? The Presidents Decoded shines a light on American History — good, bad, and in between — through the lens of the leaders who shaped our nation. Focusing on the facts, not the politics, of each president’s time in office, this book is a desperately needed supplement to every history classroom.
Self Disclosure: I received free copies of the above books to facilitate this book round-up. Cover images and info also provided.
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