Skip to main content
Tag

Children’s Books

Children's Books

10 Children’s Books We LOVED in 2019

There were a ton of great children's books this year to choose from — more than what we could fit here. But here are 10 of our favorites (or those of our kids), in no particular order, ranging from preschool picture books to chapter books for middle-schoolers.  Mosi Musa: A…
Cynthia Conrad
December 30, 2019
Children's Books

Regal Children’s Books for Us Peasants

As a parent and educator, you are always finding fun and unique ways to read to your kids aloud or get your kids reading on their own  So, why not mix the excitement of the royal baby watch with a few good children's books with regal themes? Jamie Levinthal, Subscriber…
BookTrib
April 19, 2019
Children's Books

One Determined Worm’s Quest for Life’s Meaning

Deborah Freedman is back with another whimsical children's book in Carl and the Meaning of Life (Viking Books for Young Readers). This book follows a similar style as some of her other children’s books with her own beautiful illustrations and charming animal characters. Freedman is no stranger to addressing larger,…
Rachael Suhie
April 25, 2019
Children's Books

A Restless Caterpillar Illustrates Value of Patience

Ross Burach, author and illustrator of the beloved story Truck Full of Ducks is back with another fun-filled, page-turner in The Very Impatient Caterpillar (Scholastic). Burach’s lively illustrations and comical storyline is guaranteed to keep your young one engaged and entertained. This story starts with our anxious protagonist, a purple-spotted…
Rachael Suhie
May 3, 2019
Children's Books

Chasing Helicity into Fresh Adventures

New York Times bestselling author and ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee is back with a sequel to the whirlwind of adventures in Chasing Helicity. Readers get to continue following young Helicity in her new thrilling tale, Chasing Helicity: Into the Wind (Disney/Hyperion). Helicity is much like any typical teenage…
Rachael Suhie
May 10, 2019
Children's Books

Mindful Bea Illustrates How to Cope with Anxiety

Mindful Bea and the Worry Tree (Magination Press) is the latest gem from award-winning author, Gail Silver. At first glance, this book seems like any other children’s book, but it holds a greater purpose. This book taps into the often-taboo topic of mental health, tackling anxiety in young children. The…
Rachael Suhie
April 4, 2019
Children's Books

National Geographic Offers Exciting Giveaway

The Explorer Academy is a series created by National Geographic to invite young readers on exciting global missions using technology and science real explorers would use. The second installment of this series following The Nebula Secret is The Falcon's Feather, available March 19, 2019.  For more information on this upcoming release…
BookTrib
March 18, 2019
Children's Books

The World is Going Bananas Over Llamas

Word has traveled up to the Andes, to a group of llamas, that the world is going crazy over them! So begins the recently released fun journey and seek-and-find activity book, Where’s the Llama? (Andrews McMeel Publishing), illustrated by Paul Morgan and Gergely Forizs and written by Frances Evans. “Feeling…
Jim Alkon
February 11, 2019
Children's Books

Gary the Giraffe Teaches Kids To Ask For Help

It's fantastic when children act independently and want to try new things on their own, but they can also hurt themselves or become easily frustrated in the process. Giraffe Asks For Help (Magination Press), written by Nyasha Chikowore and illustrated by Janet McDonnell, tells the story of the lovably determined giraffe, Gary,…
Rebecca Proulx
January 7, 2019
Children's Books

Lessons of the Alphabet and Overcoming Fear

And so the stage is set for a fun story and learning adventure in A for Airplane, written by Rob Bevan and inspired by his son Scotty. It is the first in a planned Transport Adventure Learning Series of 26, with the second book, “B for Bus,” to be published…
Jim Alkon
January 7, 2019
Children's Books

On A Mission To Engage Young Readers in STEM

That’s all Komal Singh needed. When the Google software engineer heard this cry from her 4-1/2-year-old daughter, it provided the springboard for Ara the Star Engineer (Page Two Books), a first-of-its-kind picture book designed to inspire girls and children of color to explore STEM (job fields of science, technology, engineering, and…
Robin Stevens Payes
November 19, 2018

BookTrib Newsletter

Get the latest on releases, authors and all things books right in your inbox!