Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Eerdmans Books for Young Readers is the children's imprint of Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.

💧 Today's World Water Day! 🌊WATER by Olga Fadeeva takes readers on an incredible journey through science, history, and n...
03/22/2025

💧 Today's World Water Day! 🌊

WATER by Olga Fadeeva takes readers on an incredible journey through science, history, and nature, exploring the importance of water in our world. An USBBY Outstanding International Book and longlisted for the 2025 Nature Generation Green Earth Book Award, this book is a must-read for curious minds and budding environmentalists.

Take a moment today to appreciate how water sustains us. Plus, consider sharing this book with young readers during Earth Month this April—link in bio to shop & learn more! 💙 🌍

HOW DO YOU EAT COLOR? by Mabi David, illustrated by Yas Doctor, is available now! 🌈In this book, young readers take a jo...
03/18/2025

HOW DO YOU EAT COLOR? by Mabi David, illustrated by Yas Doctor, is available now! 🌈

In this book, young readers take a journey through a rainbow of mouthwatering fruits and veggies from around the globe. Critics are loving this book ... and kids will too! Check out some of the buzz below. ⤵️

🍅 "Truly engaging ... lyrical and vibrant."—Booklist (⭐ REVIEW)

🍍"A delectable journey through the imagination—and the palate."—Kirkus Reviews

🍆 "This connects to all those picture books about kids coming into the lunchroom with different foods. After all, healthy eating looks different for many different people and it may require a wider palette."—Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (a School Library Journal blog)

Learn more & shop at the link in bio. 😋

✨ NEW ON NETGALLEY! ✨ Preview more of our critically-acclaimed spring picture books by visiting our NetGalley page at th...
03/18/2025

✨ NEW ON NETGALLEY! ✨

Preview more of our critically-acclaimed spring picture books by visiting our NetGalley page at the link in bio. 📚

We've got something for everyone, from a lyrical exploration of music with vibrant illustrations to an anthology of multicolored poems for a multicolored world. 🌈

What are you waiting for? Today's your lucky day to read some NEW titles! 🍀

Happy book birthday to THE QUIET ONE written and illustrated by Yiting Lee! 🎂🎉THE QUIET ONE is a gentle STEAM tale about...
03/04/2025

Happy book birthday to THE QUIET ONE written and illustrated by Yiting Lee! 🎂🎉

THE QUIET ONE is a gentle STEAM tale about a shy young tinkerer and the robot who helps her open the doors to connection and confidence.

In her noisy classroom, Milly is the quiet one: Show and Tell is the worst part of her week. She’d rather hide in her secret place and fix forgotten things. When Milly finds an old, broken robot, she takes out her toolbox and gets to work. But then the robot surprises her: “Hi, I’m Arnold,” he says. Milly has made her first friend—someone who will listen to her ideas and help her with her projects. With Arnold by her side, can even Show and Tell become something better than before?

Find more reasons to love this picture book at the link in bio!

✨ Tomorrow, THE QUIET ONE comes out! ✨Illustrated in playful watercolors, THE QUIET ONE is a tender story about how our ...
03/03/2025

✨ Tomorrow, THE QUIET ONE comes out! ✨

Illustrated in playful watercolors, THE QUIET ONE is a tender story about how our passions can bring us closer to those around us. This warm, encouraging picture book will resonate with young introverts, aspiring engineers, and anyone who’s ever longed to have their voice heard.

Kirkus says that this book is a "reminder that there’s a spark inside every one of us."

Head over to Instagram for a chance to win a copy of the book! ⤵️

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🐶 TROUBLE DOG is OUT TODAY! 🐕Fall in puppy love with Tucker the dog, who never means to be trouble. He just loves to pla...
02/25/2025

🐶 TROUBLE DOG is OUT TODAY! 🐕

Fall in puppy love with Tucker the dog, who never means to be trouble. He just loves to play! But at the animal shelter, every visitor says he’s too much trouble—until Laura. Laura thinks Tucker might be just right for a very special job. Could all his energy make him an amazing conservation dog?

Order this thrilling, critically acclaimed story based on the real heroes of Working Dogs for Conservation at the link in bio!

We're celebrating International Mother Language Day with WHAT MAKES US HUMAN, a poetic riddle about language, history, a...
02/21/2025

We're celebrating International Mother Language Day with WHAT MAKES US HUMAN, a poetic riddle about language, history, and culture, released in partnership with UNESCO in honor of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032).

We're also proud to share that WHAT MAKES US HUMAN was selected as a 2025 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People by the Children's Book Council and an USBBY Outstanding International Book for 2025! 🎉

Learn more about this valuable addition to your classroom library and add to cart by visiting the link in bio.

✨ NEW TODAY! ✨THREAD BY THREAD is a picture book about migration and making your place in the world. Follow a family of ...
02/18/2025

✨ NEW TODAY! ✨

THREAD BY THREAD is a picture book about migration and making your place in the world. Follow a family of mice as they flee from danger to safety, stitch by stitch.

With colorful illustrations showcasing the art of knitting and heartfelt storytelling, THREAD BY THREAD captures the hope of starting anew. It's a perfect read-aloud for introducing young readers to themes of community, resilience, and empathy.

See what critics are saying ⤵️

🧶 "Incredibly clever illustrations ... heavy-hitting text ... solid introspection and thoughtful metaphor, great for introducing young readers to the concept of immigration or supplementing older readers' interest in the topic." —Booklist (⭐Review)

🧶 "A visually compelling take on the refugee experience." —Kirkus Reviews

🧶 "What’s remarkable is how this lighthearted mixed media pares with a pretty serious subject. It’s probably significant that both book creators are educators. A timely refugee story." —Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (a School Library Journal blog)

Order for the kids in your life today at the 🔗 in bio!

Do you love pets? Of course you do. So join us for JLG’s dog-inspired webcast on 2/28 at 12:30 p.m. EST! 🐕💻JLG will inte...
02/14/2025

Do you love pets? Of course you do. So join us for JLG’s dog-inspired webcast on 2/28 at 12:30 p.m. EST! 🐕💻

JLG will interview our very own illustrator Larry Day and author Carol Foote, the creative duo behind Trouble Dog: From Shelter Dog to Conservation Hero!

Register for:

🐶 an inside scoop on their creative journey
🐶 a chance to win a copy of the book
🐶 a dog-drawing tutorial from Larry

🔗 in bio!

🎶 H-O-T-T-O-G-O 🎶🎶 Read these books before they go 🎶These four titles are leaving NetGalley on Tuesday! Get these fresh ...
01/30/2025

🎶 H-O-T-T-O-G-O 🎶

🎶 Read these books before they go 🎶

These four titles are leaving NetGalley on Tuesday! Get these fresh reads while they're hot! 🔥
Here's what critics are saying: ⤵

🐈‍⬛ Ramon Fellini, The Dog Detective

"A supremely silly story with a sly sense of humor." —Booklist

"Ramon, with his magnifying glass and case file, is a delightfully devious detective... a charming read... hilarious." —Kirkus Reviews

🐶 Trouble Dog
"An appealing picture book celebrating the contributions of conservation dogs." —Booklist

"A fascinating look at a lesser-known field for working dogs and a surefire hit for a fictional tale that has uses for both cross-curricular connections and young dog enthusiasts." —SLJ

"With humor, heart, suspense, and adventure, this story will win over animal lovers of all ages." —Kirkus Reviews

🤖 The Quiet One

"Many children will sympathize with Milly’s predicament and enjoy the story’s ending... A fresh, imaginative narrative." —Booklist

"A reminder that there’s a spark inside every one of us." —Kirkus Reviews

🧶 Thread by Thread

"Incredibly clever illustrations... heavy-hitting text... A solid introspection and thoughtful metaphor, great for introducing young readers to the concept of immigration or supplementing older readers' interest in the topic." —Booklist (⭐ Review)

"A visually compelling take on the refugee experience." —Kirkus Reviews

Link in bio for our NetGalley page.

Our USBBY selections! We're thrilled that not one, but TWO (!!) of our books were named to the organization's list of ou...
01/29/2025

Our USBBY selections! We're thrilled that not one, but TWO (!!) of our books were named to the organization's list of outstanding international titles.

Only 40 books received this honor and we are so proud of our authors and illustrators who brought these works to life.

🌊 WATER is a book of gorgeous browsable nonfiction showcasing one of Earth's most precious resources.

🫂 WHAT MAKES US HUMAN shows us just that in an array of profound examples and visuals of people from around the world.

Buy copies of each for your classroom or library at the link in bio.

↪️ Contact us about One School, One Book initiative pricing at [email protected]. ↩️

Congrats to author-illustrator Isabelle Simler, whose book HOME was recognized by the American Library Association with ...
01/27/2025

Congrats to author-illustrator Isabelle Simler, whose book HOME was recognized by the American Library Association with a Mildred L. Batchelder Honor! 🎉

The Batchelder is an award dedicated to celebrating the most outstanding books originating in a country other than the United States and in a language other than English, subsequently translated into English for publication in the United States during the preceding year.

We cannot thank Vineet Lal enough for translating this winning work of children's book art!

Shop this title + our Batchelder collection at the link in bio using the code "BATCHELDER" for 40% off at checkout.

It’s Christmas Eve! Hope you’re enjoying time at home with your dearest family and friends!
12/24/2024

It’s Christmas Eve! Hope you’re enjoying time at home with your dearest family and friends!

Happy birthday to Srinivasa Ramanujan! On this day in 1887, one of the world’s most important mathematicians was born in...
12/22/2024

Happy birthday to Srinivasa Ramanujan!

On this day in 1887, one of the world’s most important mathematicians was born in India. Read all about his brief, but amazing life in FRIEND OF NUMBERS: The Life of Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, written by Priya Narayanan, illus. by Satwik Gade. An USBBY Outstanding International Book and winner of the Mathical Book Prize.

“A searching portrait…inspirational reading.” —Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)

“A must-purchase for libraries.” —School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW)

Link below! 👇

https://loom.ly/CS056BY

Celebrate the start of winter with these snowy classics! ❄️ Explore our winter titles: https://loom.ly/7st-G1I ❄️
12/21/2024

Celebrate the start of winter with these snowy classics!

❄️ Explore our winter titles: https://loom.ly/7st-G1I ❄️

Need a last-minute children’s gift filled with heart and faith? Check out this gift guide!✨ THANK YOU, GOD written by J....
12/20/2024

Need a last-minute children’s gift filled with heart and faith? Check out this gift guide!

✨ THANK YOU, GOD written by J. Bradley Wi**er, illus. by Jago

✨ A WORLD OF PRAISE written by Deborah Lock, illus. by Helen Cann

✨ PAUL WRITES (A LETTER) written and illus. by Chris Raschka

✨ THE CHILD’S STORY BIBLE by Catherine F. Voss

Link below to order + MORE titles in this category! 👇

https://loom.ly/OPqwUMo

These musical picture books can be enjoyed by all the children in your life this holiday season—and they make great gift...
12/17/2024

These musical picture books can be enjoyed by all the children in your life this holiday season—and they make great gifts!

🎵 FOR THE BLUES ENTHUSIAST: Yellow Dog Blues written by Alice Faye Duncan, illus. by Chris Raschka

🎵 FOR THE PIANIST: Bear Is Never Alone written by Marc Veerkamp, illus. by Jeska Verstegen, trans. by Laura Watkinson

🎵 FOR THE YOUNG COMPOSER: I, Vivaldi written by Janice Shefelman, illus. by Tom Shefelman

🎵 FOR THE IMPROVISER: Building an Orchestra of Hope: How Favio Chavez Taught Children to Make Music from Trash written by Carmen Oliver, illus. by Luisa Uribe

https://tinyurl.com/music-picture-books

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Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers is the children's imprint of Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. that produces quality picture books, fiction, biographies, and young adult titles.