Love Libraries and Support them!!!

School libraries and school librarians matter. Thank you, @tarawinequeenwrites for these beautiful reminders.
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Sending much love to Kek Robein, my high school librarian. We remained in touch until just a few months before she recently passed away. She was full of laughter, light and a love of literature and learning.

She would often tell me that she was proud of me. 🥹Now, I imagine her in heaven, meeting all of her favorite authors and joyfully surrounded by golden shelves, full of books.

Wherever you are, Mrs. Robein — thank you for everything. ❤️

Some Wonderful Books!

According to @readingpartners, reading poetry aloud to children is a surefire way to boost their literacy skills while adding loads of fun to storytime. Poetry helps early readers develop their understanding of rhythm and sound, spark creativity, and expand their vocabulary.

And what better time to highlight some fantastic poetry collections for kids than at the start of #NationalPoetryMonth?

The Smell of Wet Dog by my friend Barney Saltzberg is an absolute treat for dog lovers big and small. If there’s anyone who can somehow make you appreciate the actual smell of a wet dog, it’s definitely Barney—and I've yet to find anyone else who can do it quite like he can!

Jane Yolen's In and Out the Window is a true celebration of the wonder of childhood. Released just last year and illustrated by Cathrin Peterslund, this is the largest single anthology of Jane Yolen's poetry to date.

John Himmelman's brand-new book, The Boy Who Lived in a Shell, tells the story of a young boy named Ivo who is swept out to sea inside a giant moon snail shell. This illustrated collection of story poems captures Ivo's magical journey and is ideal for middle-grade readers and anyone who enjoys a poetic adventure.

Feed from Chistianne 52619

Thank you SO MUCH @christianne52619 !!! This lovely feed is all about supporting children’s literature and literacy, and I’m so honored she took the time to feature some of my titles. 🥰
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Construction Site Series by Sherri Duskey Rinker 🚜🚧🚜

I couldn’t be more excited to jump on tonight and feature a favorite children’s author, Sherri Duskey Rinker! Best known for her Construction Site Series, Sherri is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author. If you have a little one who loves all kinds of diggers, this series is your go-to! You’ll love the clever stories, colorful illustrations, and impeccable rhyme. Not to mention, you may even learn the names of a few new diggers!

KidWeekly Book Club Pick of the Week

🌼Book Club Pick of the Week🌼

Title: Construction Site: Spring Delight
By: Sherri Duskey Rinker & AG Ford

Your favorite construction site workers are getting ready for spring! They find lots of spring surprises at the site- the best surprise being an Easter egg hunt! This book has rhyming and lift-a-flaps for maximum fun & engagement!

Swipe to see a sneak peek of the book companion activities. Click the link in bio to download the ⭐️FREE⭐️ book companion!

XOXO & happy reading ☺️

Enter to Win

o what if it's snowing and freeing in half of the country? Spring is officially here and it's time to get ready to celebrate warmer days and special holidays!

To help spread some springtime joy, I'm excited to give away an awesome book, plush, and CAT collection. This set includes:

- One signed and personalized copy of Construction Site: Spring Delight!
- One signed and personalized copy of “Construction Site: Farming Strong All Year Long”
- One (RARE/no longer made) Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Excavator plush toy
- One CAT baseball cap, junior size
- One small excavator foam “stress ball”
- One CAT keychain (not pictured)

To enter, just like this post, comment, and tag two friends by 12 PM EST on April 4th. U.S. only, please!

Good luck!

Celebrate the Achievements of Women!

We shouldn't need a special day to celebrate the achievements of women—we’re out here crushing it every single day, just like Kid McGear, the first female member of the mighty construction crew.

But to celebrate, I’m giving one lucky winner a chance to win a signed and personalized copy of Three Cheers for Kid McGear! and a copy of Rio Cortez’s incredible ABC's of Women’s History—a must-have for every child’s library!

To enter: like this post, comment, and tag two friends by 12

March Book Giveaway

When March rolls around, it always adds a little extra spring to my step (terrible weather today notwithstanding)! The longer, warmer days are on the way, and soon, I'll be back in my garden.🌸🌷 Spring is full of things to look forward to, and these two fantastic books are certainly among them.

Kenard Paks's Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring takes readers along on a stroll through the countryside where they can explore all of the wonders that come with the changing seasons.

Although Safe Harbor by Padma Venkatraman might be better suited for your middle-grade readers, I couldn't resist including it with this month's picks. This lovely novel explores how children can discover community and inspiration in nature, especially during times of struggle.

To enter to win these books, follow my account, like this post, comment, and tag two friends before March 14, 2025, at 12 PM EST. US only, please!

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Warmer Days to Come!

There's just a little hint of spring in the air today and I'm looking forward to warmer days to come! Those farm trucks will be rolling back to work soon! 🌼 🌤 🚜 Check out “Construction Site: Farming Strong, All Year Long” to read more!

Hurry

I’m so excited to personalize and send NINE of these books to you, and to support a great cause in the process.

Hurry! Bidding ends on the 26th at 9pm PST.

January 2025 Giveaway enter by 1/24/25

If you missed the downloadable 2025 reading list I recently posted (download it at the link in my bio!), I shared that every month this year I’ll be giving away a copy of the monthly book picks.

It’s time to get started!

This month’s picks are the beloved Caldecott winner Owl Moon by
@jyolen and Soy Sauce! By @lauragleestudio. Owl Moon is a gorgeous ode to the silence and beauty of the natural world and the love between a father and child. It's an absolute MUST on every child's bookshelf and a perfect read for long, sleepy January nights. Soy Sauce! is a brand new picture book that celebrates how food can tie families to their history and culture. Fun fact: the paintings in the book used real soy sauce, too!

You can enter to win both of these books right here. To enter, follow me, like this post, comment and tag two friends by 12 PM EST on Friday, January 24th. US only, please!