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04/14/2025

Junia is a mule — but she’s not just any mule. She has an important job. Every morning she carries her Book Woman up and down the rugged hills and surrounding woodlands near the Kentucky town of Troublesome Creek, delivering free books and reading material to the people living in the hills and woods📚

The library patrons are counting on Book Woman’s visits, and Book Woman is counting on Junia. And Junia won’t ever let her friend down💙

"Junia, The Book Mule of Troublesome Creek," written by NYT bestselling author , comes to vivid life for young readers in this picture book tribute to Kentucky’s Great Depression Pack Horse Library Project.

04/10/2025

Happy National Siblings Day!💕

Sara and Lulu cannot wait for Eid, the Muslim holiday that celebrates the end of Ramadan. But Eid cannot begin until these two sisters are able to find the crescent moon.

This sweet story reminds us all that there is always a little magic in sisterhood!

Follow along with Sara and Lulu on their journey to find the crescent moon in this adorable picture book, "Looking for the Eid Moon" by and 🌙

04/02/2025

After traveling down a winding road, a pickup truck pulling a trailer stops at a farm. When the trailer opens, an old horse steps out. Old Blue, alone, unsure, and trying hard to be brave, has arrived at a horse rescue farm. But what will happen here?

As it turns out, there is a warm greeting waiting for Old Blue. Friendly pats, fresh carrots, soft voices, and tender hands welcome the old horse. And there is a young girl, Bobby, who is eager to show Old Blue around. With the big blue sky high above rolling green hills and horses galloping through the pastures, Old Blue takes it all🐴💙

"Brave Old Blue," written by and illustrated by is available now!

04/01/2025

Happy Book Birthday to these 6 new releases🎉

Hot off the presses and ready for your shelves, these titles have something for every young reader. From stories of friendship to celebrations of the world around us, you will not want to miss these!

03/29/2025

Looking for the cutest additions to your Easter baskets this year? 🐣📚

Check out the adorable line of board books from Sleeping Bear Press that are perfect for your youngest readers!🌈

03/22/2025

One young warrior, Maria, prepares herself--again--to battle through a dangerous land in order to reach the bell on the mountain, ring it, and rid her kingdom of beasts🔔

In this allegory telling, readers experience the courageous story of the millions of children battling cancers and chronic diseases and how they face their own monsters every day!

You won't want to miss this inspiring picture book, "Warrior: A Patient's Courageous Quest"💛

03/21/2025

On a chilly spring day, Goose and Gander flap down toward a little island just beginning to thaw out after a long winter🌨️

It is here that they will build a nest, lay eggs, and wait. And wait. For the goslings to arrive!

During all that waiting—through sun and snow, day and night—Goose keeps their eggs warm, while Gander protects the little island🥚

"Goose Egg Island," by and is a lyrical, richly illustrated story that gives readers an engaging glimpse into the life cycle of Canada geese. Available April 1st!

03/16/2025

The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival takes place on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, ushering in the start of summer.

On the night before the Dragon Boat Festival, a young boy asks his grandfather how the dragon boat races first began. His grandfather tells him that legend has it that the races started in the ancient time of the Dragon King, when every lake and river had a guardian dragon🐉

In "The Beat of the Dragon Boat," written by Christina Matula and illustrated by , a young boy attends his first dragon boat race, learning the details of the ancient festival from his family.

This heartwarming story showcasing the value of family and tradition is available for preorder now!🤍

03/15/2025

Happy Book Birthday to these 7 new releases!🎊

Hot off the presses and ready for your shelves, these titles have something for every young reader. From nature stories to stories of identity and self acceptance, you will not want to miss these!

See below for a full list of titles!

Pine Cone Regrown🌲

Tallulah the Mermaid and the Great Lakes Pledge🧜‍♀️

Seasons on the Farm👩‍🌾

I Want to Dance in Pants 🕺

This is the Crew that Builds our School 🏫

Today My Brain is a Dinosaur🧠

Hush-a-Bye Night: Goodnight Up North 🌙

03/13/2025

Yasi and her best friend Mina love playing under the pomegranate tree in the courtyard of their apartment building in Tehran. When the air sirens start howling, the girls rush to their homes to safety. Yasi doesn’t understand the war with Iraq, but she knows it isn’t good.

The girls reunite in the morning, but Yasi lets her friend know her family has decided to move to the United States. When the girls part, Mina gives Yasi a special gift to help her remember their friendship, their tree, and Tehran🌲👭

"Yasi and Mina's Pomegranate Tree," written by and illustrated by .illustrations is a tender story of friendship that deals with the hardships of war in an age-appropriate, relatable way, part of our Own Voices, Own Stories collection — aimed at recognizing and amplifying diverse voices with underrepresented perspectives. This beautiful children's book is available for preorder now!💖

03/11/2025

One boy tries his hardest to do what is expected of him, but his brain just refuses to cooperate.

Today it’s a DINOSAUR🦖

Tomorrow it's a raging BULL🐂

Who knows what might come next?

He tries to cope but sinks deeper into despair as his world feels more and more unmanageable. In the midst of a hurricane-brain, his family pulls him back to calmer waters.

The boy learns to use his unique moods and mind-sets to their best advantage, stay flexible, and, when in doubt, ask for help.

You won't want to miss out on this award-winning, authentic perspective on neurodiversity. Preorder "Today My Brain Is A Dinosaur," written by and Jed Mora, and illustrated by today!💖

03/04/2025

When Polly's father goes overseas to fight in World War I, her whole world changes.

Everyone must do their part to help the war effort. Victory gardens are planted and scrap metal is collected. And when the government puts out a notice requesting peach pits to be used in gas mask filters, Polly knows how she can help🍑

Part of our Tales of Young Americans Series, "The Peach Pit Parade" written by and illustrated by is a story of resilience and strength in the face of hardship🧡

02/25/2025

The three pigs are just finishing up a hockey practice session when the Big Bad Wolf drops by and declares them Canadian bacon--and lunch! 🐷🐷🐷

When north country bad boys Bear and Moose join the fray, the pigs invite the gang to settle their disputes The Canadian Way--with a rousing game of hockey🇨🇦

One thing is certain, the trial is likely to end with a meal (poutine, please!). But will the piggies be on the menu?

Check out "The Three Canadian Pigs: A Hockey Story," a hilarious retelling of the classic three little pigs story with a hockey twist! 🏒❤️

02/24/2025

Everyone in the neighborhood knows Allen is the fastest kid around. As soon as school lets out, he's racing through the park, past the library, and down the sidewalks!

They call him A-Train because he's practically faster than the subway. ZOOM!

But where is Allen off to every afternoon? Race through the city with A-Train and discover what finally gets him to slow down❤️

Check out this Own Voices, Own Stories Grand Prize winning picture book written by .lesley and illustrated by 🚅👟

02/22/2025

Coming soon to Sleeping Bear Press: "This is the Crew That Builds Our School," written by and illustrated by 🏫

This bouncy, rhyming story set to the snappy tune of “This Is the Way,” will give readers a closer look at some of the tradespeople and machinery that help build the communities we live in!

Silly animal illustrations will engage readers and give them giggles read after read. A perfect picture book pick for young readers fascinated by construction🚛

02/20/2025

In 1873, at the age of 21, Jan Ernst Matzeliger immigrated to America, having left all that was familiar behind in South America. Though Jan had no formal training, he was highly skillful with machinery. But no one wanted to hire a Black immigrant.

As Jan learned the craft of shoemaking, he envisioned a new machine that would help produce more shoes more efficiently. Despite many obstacles, after years of planning, Jan is finally ready to demonstrate his lasting machine. And his invention will change the shoe industry forever👞

"The Sole Man: Jan Matzeliger's Lasting Invention," a new picture book written by and illustrated by Stephen Costanza, highlights this uplifting story of dedication and innovation💜

02/19/2025

For Jasper, life as a sasquatch isn’t too bad. Being around other animals can be a little stressful. So Jasper keeps to himself, and life is good, even if some days are a bit lonely. To keep himself busy, Jasper decides to grow a turnip garden👩‍🌾

But one morning, just as the turnips are almost ready for harvest . . . disaster! Hungry deer have swooped in to eat Jasper’s garden! Clever Jasper comes up with a way to thwart these turnip thieves. But as it turns out, the deer are even more clever🦌

Then the situation changes, and someone special needs some help. Maybe a little company isn’t such a bad thing?

An engaging story that will speak to the soul of the introvert, "Oh Deer!" written by and illustrated by is available for pre-order now📚

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