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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
 

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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Tricky Chopsticks

 
 

⬇️ Author Sylvia Chen shares about their picture book TRICKY CHOPSTICKS:


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for those who struggle with chopsticks, those who have mastered the skill, and those who enjoy humor and clever STEAM-thinking."


This book can also be used . . .

📚 to help kids facing frustrating challenges

📚 to encourage problem-solving with persistence

📚 to share a fun craft activity tied to the story


Author: Sylvia Chen

Illustrator: Fanny Liem

Publisher: Atheneum/Simon & Schuster

Publication Date/Year: March 19, 2024


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📌 Author Website: www.sylviaichen.com

📌 Book Website: www.trickychopsticks.com

📌 @SylviaiChen on Twitter/Instagram/Bluesky/Threads

Journey to the Stars: Kalpana Chawla, Astronaut

 
 

⬇️ Author Laurie Wallmark shares about their picture book JOURNEY TO THE STARS: KALPANA CHAWLA, ASTRONAUT:

 

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for any child who has dreams."

 

📚 "This book can also be used to encourage an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)."

 

Authors: Laurie Wallmark and Raakhee Mirchandani
Illustrator: Maitreyi Ghosh
Publisher: Beaming Books
Pub date: 2/13/24

 

Follow Laurie Wallmark:
📌 lauriewallmark.com
📌 @lauriewallmark