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The Perfect Picture Book
 
Authors and illustrators share what their picture books are perfect for and how parents and educators can best use them
 

Meet the Pollinators: A Night and Day Adventure

 
 

⬇️ Illustrator Cathy Morrison shares about their picture book MEET THE POLLINATORS: A NIGHT AND DAY ADVENTURE.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for all of us who want to learn about the intricate dance between pollinators and flowers."


📚 "This book can also be used to engage young learners about pollination—even small creatures make enormous Earth contributions."


Author: Barbara Ciletti

Illustrator: Cathy Morrison

Publisher: Schiffer Kids (https://www.schiffer-kids.com/) 

Publication Date: July 28, 2024


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📌 @cathymorrisonillustrates

📌 https://cathymorrison.blogspot.com/

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Copy That, Copy Cat!: Inventions Inspired by Animals

 
 

⬇️ Author Katrina Tangen shares about their picture book COPY THAT, COPY CAT!: INVENTIONS INSPIRED BY ANIMALS.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book to make STEAM learning fun! It uses riddles, die-cuts, and flaps to introduce biomimicry in a fun, interactive way. Discover everyday inventions that were inspired by animals, from sonar to snowshoes!"


📚 "This book can also be used as a funny read aloud! Page-turn surprises will keep kids guessing and laughing at group storytimes."


Author: Katrina Tangen

Illustrator: Giulia Orecchia

Publisher: Barefoot Books

Year: 2023


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📌 www.katrinatangen.com 

📌 Facebook: Katrina Tangen Author (http://www.facebook.com/katrinatangenauthor) 

📌 Instagram: @katrinatangen (https://www.instagram.com/katrinatangen)

📌 Twitter: @katrinatangen (https://twitter.com/katrinatangen) 

📌 Threads: @katrinatangen (https://www.threads.net/@katrinatangen) 

📌 Bluesky: @katrinatangen.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/katrinatangen.bsky.social)

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Doña Gracia Saved Worlds

 
 

⬇️ Author Bonni Goldberg shares about their picture book DOÑA GRACIA SAVED WORLDS.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for discovering a little known mighty woman from history."


📚 "This book can also be used to explore identity, community, and the idea that every person is like a whole world."


Author: Bonni Goldberg

Illustrator: Alida Massari

Publisher: Karben

Publication Date/Year: December 2023


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📌 www.bonnigoldberg.com

📌 www.facebook.com/bonnigoldbergbooks 

📌 www.instagram.com/goldbergbonni

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Everybody Has A Body

 
 

⬇️ Author Molli Jackson Ehlert shares about their picture book EVERYBODY HAS A BODY.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for kids of all ages!"


📚 "This book can also be used in schools and libraries. It's a wonderful way to encourage acceptance and foster conversation."


Author: Molli Jackson Ehlert

Illustrator: Lorian Tu

Publisher: Fewiwel & Friends

Pub Year: 2023


Follow:

📌 www.mollijacksonehlert.com 

📌 (IG) @mollimakesthings 

📌 (X) @mollimakes

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Finley: A Moose on the Caboose

 
 

⬇️ Author Candace Spizzirri shares about their picture book FINLEY: A MOOSE ON THE CABOOSE.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for young adventurers everywhere...especially train and moose lovers!"


"This book can also be used for … 

📚 a fun, engaging, and giggly read-aloud, 

📚 and to promote discussions about rules, determination, and making what seems impossible possible."


Author: Candace Spizzirri

Illustrator: Chantelle and Burgen Thorne

Publisher: Gnome Road Publishing

Publication: April 18, 2023


Follow:

📌 candacespizzirri.com

📌 Instagram @CCSpizzirri

📌 X/Twitter/ @CCSpizzirri1

📌 Facebook @CandaceSpizzirri

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Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems About Earth’s Colorful Creatures

 
 

⬇️ Author Susan Johnston Taylor shares about their picture book ANIMALS IN SURPRISING SHADES: POEMS ABOUT EARTH'S COLORFUL CREATURES.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for discovering how their colors help animals find a mate, avoid predators, and more!"


📚 "This book can also be used for exploring different poetry formats!"


Author: Susan Johnston Taylor

Illustrator: Annie Bakst

Publisher: Gnome Road Publishing

Publication Date/Year: March 2023


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📌 @UrbanMuseWriter on IG & X

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Free to Be Fabulous!

 
 

⬇️ Author David McMullin shares about their picture book FREE TO BE FABULOUS!


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for doing what you love, dancing, and bullying!"


📚 "This book can also be used for celebrating Pride."


Author: David McMullin

Illustrator: Robbie Cathro

Publisher: Clarion

Publication Date/Year: April 30, 2024


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📌 Instagram/twitter: @davidmcmullinpb

📌 website: https://www.davidmcmullinbooks.com/welcome/

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Fire Flight: A Wildfire Escape

 
 

⬇️ Author Cedar Pruitt shares about their picture book FIRE FLIGHT: A WlLDFIRE ESCAPE.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for anyone curious about owls, wildfire, helicopters, climate change, firefighting, good stories in the news, and unforgettable surprise connections!"


📚 "This book can also be used to enjoy poetry, STEM facts, dynamic vocabulary, gorgeous illustrations, and...did I mention one unforgettable owl?"


Author: Cedar Pruitt

Illustrator: Chiara Fedele

Publisher: Capstone Editions

Publication Date/Year: 1/1/2024


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📌 www.CedarPruitt.com

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A Little Golden Book Biography: MEL BROOKS

 
 

⬇️ Author Christy Mihaly shares about their picture book A LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHY: MEL BROOKS.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for parents, grandparents, and other special grownups who want to share stories of a favorite comic genius with their littles."


📚 "This book can also be used for adult fans of "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles" who loved Mel's movies when they were kids but might not be ready to let their kids see them quite yet ..."


Author: Christy Mihaly

Illustrator: Kelly Kennedy

Publisher: Golden Books

Publication Date: Jan. 2, 2024


Follow:

📌 Website: www.christymihaly.com 

📌 IG: @christymihaly 

📌 FB: https://www.facebook.com/christymihaly/ 


📷 Photo credit: Bear Pond Books

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