⬇️ Author Laura Bower shares about their picture book EMILY SNOOK, THE WORLD'S SMALLEST COOK.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for aspiring young chefs!"

📚 "This book can also be used in schools for inspiration about dreaming BIG -- just because you are small, doesn't mean you can't do it all."

Author: Laura Bower

Illustrator: Rekha Salin

Publisher: Gnome Road Publishing

Publication Date/Year: October 8, 2024

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📌 Website: www.laurabowerauthor.com  

📌 IG: @laurabowerwrites

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⬇️ Author Keila V. Dawson shares about their picture book YUMBO GUMBO.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for kids who enjoy searching for clever and considerate solutions to sibling conflicts."

📚 "This book can also be used to learn about mathematical reasoning and how to collect and use data to make decisions."

Author: Keila V. Dawson

Illustrator: Katie Crumpton

Publisher: Charlesbridge (part of the Charlesbridge Storytelling Math series)

Publication Date: February 20, 2024

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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 Roxanne Troup shares about their picture book MY GRANDPA, MY TREE, AND ME:

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for celebrating grandparents and learning where our food comes from."

This book can also be used:
📚 to study lyrical language
📚 to learn about the seasons and how those seasons affect farmers
📚 as a mentor text for writers using a compare and contrast story structure

Author: Roxanne Troup
Illustrator: Kendra Binney
Publisher: Yeehoo Press
Publication Date: April 2023

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📌 www.roxannetroup.com
📌 @roxannetroup (on Twitter/X)