One Day On Our Blue Planet…In The Ocean
Publisher: Flying Eye Books
I’m back home! As some of you may have seen from my previous posts, we’ve been out of town for about 10 days, first visiting Disney World and then going on a Disney Cruise with my extended family. I’m still in an ocean frame of mind, so I knew this would be the perfect book to share today!
This one comes out in June and is the fourth in a series (other titles include in the savannah, in the Antarctic and in the rainforest). Here, we follow a dolphin calf as she goes about her day, visiting different areas of the ocean and interacting with different sea creatures. This is definitely on the lighter side, text-wise, so it is perfect for introducing younger kids to these environments.
The illustrations are vibrant and the end papers make me swoon. I mean, check this out:
Non-fiction can be tough for younger kids and I really feel like this book does such a fantastic job of being age-appropriate (its recommended for ages 3-7). Thank you to Flying Eye Books for sending this one my way!
Now, I’m off to hopefully nap. I’m exhausted from our vacation 😂!
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Graduation, new beginnings, Father’s Day - guys, this book is basically the perfect gift for every occasion (I’m not kidding).
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Filled with 50 years of art from Sesame Street’s classic children’s books, this book is completely and utterly amazing. There are so many beautiful pages that I immediately recognized from the books of my childhood. And then there are gorgeous ones that I’d never seen before. All paired with wise (and kind) words. Swipe through to see a small sampling of my favorites. I honestly could not love this book more. Oh, and if you still need a teacher gift, this one would be perfect for that too!
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Huge thanks to @randomhousekids for sharing this book with me! It is so special. ❤️
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I love visiting @costco when I visit my parents to see what’s different in their store. They had quite the book selection at their store today! I’m highlighting this one but I’ll put pictures of others that I saw in my Stories.
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Maxine likes to make new things out of old things. When she gets a new pet goldfish, Milton, she *has* to make him a superior tank. And when her class has a special pet parade, she can to figure out a way to include him...right?
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With a wonderful message about persevering in the face of failure (against a STEM backdrop) this would be perfect for fans of ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER.
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Happy Saturday everyone!
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Rev your engines folks, because boy, do I have a book for you! Car-aficionados rejoice with this new release from @quartokids - it is stunning.
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Oversized, so as to do the 18 profiles racetracks justice, this book is full of interesting facts, memorable moments and race car profiles. I don’t know if the pictures even do this one justice - trust me when I say this is a picture book you could leave out on the coffee table - it’s gorgeous. 🏎
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{Swipe through} to take a peek inside, and get ready, because the Monaco Grand Prix is Sunday, May 26th!
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Big thanks to Quarto Kids for sharing this one with me! It’s a giant hit!
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When you go back to your childhood home and find the books that were your *everything* as a child. ❤️
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This was gifted to me by my grandparents in 1980, when I was just a baby. And it’s one of the books I keenly remember reading as I grew up.
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What books stand out from your childhood? Did anyone else have this one?!
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Memorial Day is just around the corner here in the US and if you have the luxury of some reading time, I highly recommend this #yabook that I just finished.
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This had been recommended to me over and over but I held off on reading it. I wasn’t sure why but I didn’t think I’d love it. Wowza was I wrong! I should have read this ages ago because I LOVED it.
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Set in a fictional world where certain people used to be born with magical powers, the descendants of those maji are now persecuted beyond words and live a painful existence subject to the whims of their king. When a scroll goes missing, an unlikely group comes together to see if they can reinstate magic for good.
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This was packed with action, betrayal, magic and a little bit of romance. All the perfect ingredients for a thrilling read. And I really enjoyed the author’s note at the end about why she was inspired to write this book. Did any of you see that note? What were your thoughts?
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The sequel, CHILDREN OF VIRTUE AND VENGEANCE, will be released December 3, 2019, so now if the perfect time to add this one to your list!
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Sometimes a simple change in perspective can make all the difference - as we see in this lovely wordless picture book. And even though things may not stay as vibrant as they were with the magic glasses, they’re still better than they were before - and I think that’s such a wonderful lesson. What could be the “magic glasses” in your day to turn your perspective around?
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This was one of those books that I saw on Instagram and I knew I needed to find it asap. It was well worth seeking out - a lovely tribute to the idea that at the end of the day, when things get tough, what most people need is simply someone who will stand by their side and listen.
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I could easily see this being a go-to book when a friend is going through a tough time and you’re not sure what to do or how to reach out. I’d find this book and attach a card that says, “When you’re ready to talk, I’m here to listen.”
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Have you seen this beautiful book?
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Happy #selfpublishedsundays everyone! Today’s book is for all of you bulldog owners out there. If you have one, I’m sure you will relate to the poor family at the heart of this story. And if not, you’ll probably get a kick out of it too. I mean, bulldogs will be bulldogs, right?!
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Thanks to the author for sharing this fun read with me!
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Happy Saturday everyone! Today I’m super excited to bring you this amazing book - issued in BOTH English and Spanish - courtesy of @penguinkids and @kokilabooks!
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A love letter to a beautiful father/daughter relationship and the city they call home, this is just wonderful. The love pours from the pages; the beautiful text and the fully illustrated pages combine to form a certain kind of magic. Swipe through to get a better sense of how great this one is - and to see a page of the Spanish version as well.
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Big thanks to Penguin for sharing this one with me. It’s truly special, and honestly, if you’re looking toward Father’s Day and going 🤷♀️, I highly suggest picking this one up for a look!
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FRIDAY GIVEAWAY! I am super excited to partner with @givewithalma to bring you an amazing giveaway: a literacy-themed illustration AND a $50 Amazon gift card. Wow, right?! And all you have to do is care about literacy initiatives - which I know you do, because you're here, caring about books!
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ALMA is a community of optimistic members solving our generation's most pressing issues with technology, collaboration and transparency. They curate the best grassroots nonprofits into funds, so members can support different organizations with one monthly donation - kind of like Netflix, but for giving back. .
ALMA's newest fund is their literacy fund (Young Readers), which is focused on removing obstacles that prevent children from learning to read. These nonprofits make sure all children have access to books at home and build healthy reading habits from a young age.
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Awesome, right?
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So here's how to enter the giveaway:
1. Like this post
2. Head over to this ALMA webpage and sign up to become a member (*No donation required! You're basically signing up for a newsletter.*) --> https://alma.app/l/young-readers-reading-is-fun-giveaway (OR click the temporary link in my bio)
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US-residents only; Giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram; Giveaway sponsored by ALMA; winner will be chosen by and giveaway fulfilled by ALMA. Giveaway will run until May 31st.
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Spread the word and let's help promote this wonderful literacy initiative!
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Good luck!
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The summer reading slump is right around the corner. How to combat it? One idea: start a new series!
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I was introduced to this #middlegrade series while at TLA and was fortunate enough to be gifted the first book, and an ARC of the second book, which comes out in October. I just finished the first one and it was so much fun!
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RA is the Pharoah’s cat and he lives a life of luxury: lounging by pools, eating snacks, and occasionally chatting with his dung-beetle friend, Khepri. All of that leisure time goes out the window when a child is accused of a crime and Ra must become The Mighty Cat Detective!
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Since this is actually set in Ancient Egypt, this will appeal to kids across the board; I was *obsessed* with Egypt as a kid and I would have loved a book like this so much! It’s got a great voice and the plot really keeps you guessing right until the very end. Summer reading slump begone!
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Have you heard of this series? What do you to combat summer reading slumps with your kids?
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Summer is almost upon us (gulp!) and I know many folks will have travel plans. Enter these amazing activity books, courtesy of @gmcpublications and the amazing @alain_gree!
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Swipe through to get a peek inside - I’d probably say kindergarten and up would be the best age range for these simply because some of these have a reading or fine-motor element that might be tougher for younger kids. As for me, when we head out of town I’ll be packing these books, along with some of our go-to travel snacks like @gogosqueez [not an ad, we just eat these on the daily 😂]. Travel made simple!
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Big thanks to GMC Publications for sending these my way (the books, not the applesauce; those are straight out of Costco!). They are going to be put to good use this summer!
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What will tomorrow bring? Maybe more of the same. But most likely, something amazing. Wouldn’t it be great if we adults approached each day with that mentality?
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A lovingly rendered book about looking forward each day to the promise of a great tomorrow. This one is just beautiful, and well worth checking out.
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Big thanks to @chroniclebooks for sharing this one with me. Have you seen this one yet?
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Ps - when you see the end papers {swipe} you’ll know why I had to use this backdrop!
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Happy Monday friends! Today I am thrilled to bring you this absolutely amazing book by @meenal_land (who, btw, has an amazing Etsy shop, see the link in her profile).
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This book was crowdsourced through Kickstarter and I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that I think Meenal will be traditionally publishing in the near future. With gorgeous illustrations and a color palette that truly brings India to life, this is a beautiful introduction to a country and culture that sadly isn’t seen enough in picture books.
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Meenal, thank you for sharing your book with me. It is wonderful, congratulations.
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Happy Mother’s Day everyone! In case you can’t tell from the giant crease on the page, this book has been read about a million times - it was one of my favorites to read with my daughter when she was a baby. Can you name the book without swiping to see the answer?!
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Another dreary, rainy Saturday here. Good thing we have books (and, not gonna lie, movies!) to keep us company!
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Isn’t this cover just lovely?! The illustrations are beautiful. The text is a little more elaborate than I was expecting but, to my delight, my kids adored this one. Just goes to show, don’t make assumptions about books and whether your kids will enjoy them!
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Swipe through to get a sense of how great this one is!
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Lovingly rendered, simple text and beautiful illustrations in a limited color palette combine to make a book that will bring moms to tears as they remember their special parenting moments. Swipe through to see a bit of the magic.
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Do you ever get books for Mother’s Day? I feel like it’s the perfect gift to give yourself! 🌸
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Big thanks to @chroniclebooks for sharing this special book with me!
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I am OBSESSED with this book. Because oh, how the world needs more of the comforting words of Mister Rogers. I opened this up and heard his voice singing so many of these songs in my head as I read the poems. These words, paired with the bright, fun, absolutely wonderful work of @lfcreative are just perfection. I’m putting this one on my son’s nightstand so we can read a poem each and every day.
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Ps - that worn lovey right there? That’s “Mr. Daniel”, my son’s lovey that is literally the most precious thing this family owns. Of course I bought multiples but my son would have none of it. This is the one and only. And I am so incredibly thankful that Mister Rogers’ legacy has lived on through shows like @danieltigertv and welcomed a whole new generation to his magic.
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Huge thanks to @quirkbooks for sharing this book with me. I am in awe, and it’s one I know I will turn to again and again.
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A sweet story about acceptance and making room for everyone, no matter how different. Have you seen this one? I love how vibrant the colors are!
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When the book is scared of what’s inside, well, you know you’re in for a reading adventure! A super silly, not-really-scary, awesome debut from a fellow Austinite, this one is so much fun. Swipe through to get a sense of the humor at play here.
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Congrats @lindsaylesliewrites and @pagestreetkids!
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