⬇️ Illustrator Stevie Lewis shares about their picture book MAMA HUG.
✨ "This is the perfect picture book for mothers to read to their little ones again and again. A wonderful baby shower gift and just right as a bedtime read, this sweet treat is a hug in book form."
Author: Emma Straub
Illustrator: Stevie Lewis
Publisher: Rocky Pond
Publication Date: January 7th 2025
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⬇️ Illustrator Tamisha Anthony shares about their picture book ON OUR WAY! WHAT A DAY!
✨ "This is the perfect picture book for celebrating birthdays with family and recognizing the magic in sibling friendships."
📚 "This book can also be used for celebrating music and finding joy in the little things."
Author: JaNay Brown-Wood
Illustrator: Tamisha Anthony
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Publication Date: January 7, 2025
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⬇️ Author Suhasini Gupta shares about their picture book KAI PO CHE: MINI'S PERFECT KITE.
✨ "This is the perfect picture book for kids navigating rejections and failures while exploring new adventures. It inspires persistence, courage, creativity, and the power of sibling bonds!"
📚 "This book can also be used …
* to explore diversity, cultural traditions, and family celebrations.
* to encourage outdoor/new activities.
* to learn STEAM concepts, such as the science behind flying kites and fun math facts about the kite design.
* to experience the importance of sibling relationships and empathy."
Author: Suhasini Gupta
Illustrator: Devika Oza
Publisher: Gnome Road Publishing
Publication Date/Year: March 25, 2025
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⬇️ Authors Adam Ryan Chang & Stephanie Wildman share about their picture book MIRI'S MOVING DAY.
✨ "This is the perfect picture book for anyone facing a big change or challenge in their life, like moving."
📚 "This book can also be used by anyone with multiple identities or anyone with an interest in intergenerational, multicultural families."
Authors: Adam Ryan Chang & Stephanie Wildman
Illustrator: Dream Chen
Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing
Publication Date: November 5, 2024
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⬇️ Author Marcie Rendon shares about their picture book STITCHES OF TRADITION.
✨ "This is the perfect picture book for families who celebrate milestones in family life with a particular tradition."
📚 "This book can also be used by grandmothers to read to grandchildren."
Author: Marcie Rendon
Illustrator: Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley
Publisher: Heartdrum
Pub Date: October 22, 2024
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⬇️ Author Kristen Tracy shares about their picture book I QUIT.
✨ "This is the perfect picture book for readers who like funny stories with layers of humor in the art . . and CATS!"
📚 "This book can also be used to talk about rules and family and also perspective because the story is told from the cat's point of view."
Author: Kristen Tracy
Illustrator: Federico Fabiani
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Publication Date: October 22, 2024
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⬇️ Author Nadia Ali shares about their picture book RAISAH AND THE BOAT TRIP.
✨ "This is the perfect picture book for exploring the themes of nature, family, and duty."
📚 "This book can also be used to show young curious readers that the sea is a gift to mankind and all living things. Parents and educators can use it to talk about diversity and belief."
Author: Nadia Ali
Illustrator: Fatma Zehra Köprülü
Publisher: Kube Publishing
Publication Date: September 12, 2023
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⬇️ Author/illustrator Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson shares about their picture book THE MOCHI MAKERS.
✨ "This is the perfect picture book for kids who love sweet, cozy stories about family, food, and love."
📚 "This book can also be used for learning about Japanese American culture and traditions and for learning to make mochi at home."
Author/Illustrator: Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson
Publisher: S&S/Beach Lane Books
Publication Date: March 19, 2024
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⬇️ Author Jesus Trejo shares about their picture book PAPÁ'S MAGICAL WATER-JUG CLOCK.
✨ "This is the perfect picture book for anyone looking for a portrait of a working-class Mexican American family. It showcases family, love, and work ethic. A heartwarming story told through the lens of little Jesus Trejo who is excited to be able to help with the family landscaping business."
📚 "This book can also be used to point to a story that is all too common in our communities but rarely explored in kids' books. Especially through this upbeat and funny story."
Author: Jesus Trejo
Illustrator: Eliza Kinkz
Publisher: Astra Kids Books / Minerva
Publication Date/Year: June 6th, 2023
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