by Barb Langridge | Mar 14, 2022 | Picture Book
In the tradition of The Wonderful Things You Will Be and I Wish You More, this debut book reminds us that “all who wander are not lost.” You are here, and from here there are so many places you can go. But how will you know how to get there? In this warm...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 14, 2022 | Picture Book
A little girl stays home with Mama when Mommy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent. For one little girl, there’s no place she’d rather be than sitting between Mama and Mommy. So when Mommy...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 14, 2022 | Picture Book
A joyful, rhyming picture book that is an ode to community and outdoor play. Pedal, pump. Speed bump! Ride, roll, run. Friends and fun! This energetic picture book celebrates community and friendship, following children as they play their way through their vibrant...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 14, 2022 | Picture Book
Hair Love meets bike rides in this loving portrait of a father-daughter relationship. Learning to ride is no easy feat! But with a little courage, a guiding hand from her dad, and an enthusiastic bark from her pup, one brave girl quickly learns the freedom that comes...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 14, 2022 | Non-Fiction
Budding botanists, growing geologists, and early explorers will dive into this picture book biography about the father of ecology, Alexander von Humboldt. The captivating prose and art from a New York Times bestselling illustrator will spark a passion for discovery...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 13, 2022 | Picture Book
A Starlight Trip to the Library Crackboom Books heads outdoors for A Starlight Trip to the Library by Andrew Katz and Juliana Léveillé-Trudel, illus. by Joseph Sherman, in which Bertrand, the bear who loves to read, happens along with a book for friends gathering for...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 13, 2022 | Picture Book
Everyday heroes are always open to new experiences! The Sunshine Squad learns about trying new things. Mia is so good at basketball, but how about trying new things? Not so much. When a new girl, Amelia, shows up to play, Mia sticks with the team she knows–but...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 13, 2022 | Picture Book
Kindergarteners learn the joys of gardening in this close-up look at how plants grow. A visit to Mrs. Best’s classroom is always inspiring! Follow a classroom of real kindergartners as they grow a garden full of healthy vegetables. Joyful photographs show kids...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 13, 2022 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
The Way I Say It Sixth-grader Rory’s story of his impossible-to-hide speech challenge and middle-school drama is perfect for fans of Sharon Draper’s Out of My Mind. Rory still can’t say his r’s, but that’s just the beginning of his...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 13, 2022 | Picture Book
A young boy is on cloud nine when he finds the perfect pet, but he is quickly brought down to earth. . . .This fantastical take on the child-pet bond is sweet…–Kirkus Reviews Max wants a pet, and a pet cloud seems way better than a cat, dog, or fish. A cloud is...
