Category: The Kids Are All Right

Hey kidlit pals, welcome to your weekly round of kidlit deals! This week’s batch is full of amazing fantasy and some awesome creepy reads just in time for Halloween! As always, these deals won’t last long, so snag them while they’re hot!

The Big Nate 3-Book collection is just $5! Three books for just $5 is such a great deal.

Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia is just $1, which is an incredible deal! Perfect for Rick Riordan fans!

Did you love Enola Holmes on Netflix? Read the first book, The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer, for just $3.

Calling all Howl’s Moving Castle fans! Sequel House of Many Ways by Diana Wynne Jones is $5.

Small Spaces by Katherine Arden is the perfect creepy read for the season at just $3.

Newbery winner Erin Entrada Kelly’s debut Blackbird Fly is just under $5!

Need a great fantasy? Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor is $3.

The Borrowers by Mary Norton is a classic, and just $2.

Greenglass House by Kate Milford is just $2.

Newbery Award winner The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman is $5.

Happy reading!
Tirzah

Hi readers! I’m back with another crop of new releases for you!

Until next week!

Chelsea (@ChelseaBigBang on Twitter)

Hi Kid Lit friends!

One of my favorite things to buy are books for toddlers. There are so many gorgeous bedtime books out, and I love gifting them to parents who are probably very tired of reading Goodnight Moon.

Bedtime for Sweet Creatures by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon, is a charming bedtime book filled with bright colors and adorable animals. When Mommy needs to wrangle her sweet creature in bed so that the whole family can sleep, the little boy dodges around his bedtime, until he is tired enough to finally sleep. His imaginative animal friends weave their way through the illustrations, eventually joining him in curling up for the night.

Time for Bed, Miyuki by Roxane Marie Galliez, illustrated by Seng Soun Ratanavanh is a gorgeous book filled with stunning illustrations created from watercolor and colored pencils. Dive into the world of Miyuki, where bedtime is filled with all the things she has to do before she can possibly go to bed: she needs to water the vegetables, gather snails, and prepare for the arrival of the Dragonfly Queen. While her patient grandfather follows along on her adventures, gently encouraging her to go to sleep, he also joins her imagination where snails are gentle giants.

Lift by Minh Le, illustrated by Dan Santat, is another imagination romp, perfect for bedtime. Iris loves to push the elevator buttons in her apartment building, and she does not like sharing the task with her little brother. That is, until the sudden appearance of a mysterious new button opens up entire realms of possibility, places where she can escape and explore on her own. But when she’s forced to choose between going at it alone or letting her little brother tag along, Iris finds that sharing a discovery with the people you love can be the most wonderful experience of all.

Music for Mister Moon by Philip Stead, illustrated by Erin Stead is a gorgeous book by one of my favorite author/illustrator pairings. This lovely book follows a girl named Harriet who longs to play her cello alone in her room. But when a noisy owl disrupts her solitude, Harriet throws her teacup out the window in frustration, and accidentally knocks the moon out of the sky. Over the course of an evening, Harriet and the moon become fast friends. Worried that he’ll catch a chill, Harriet buys the moon a soft woolen hat, then takes him on a boat ride across a glistening lake, something he’s only dreamed of. But can she work up the courage to play her music for the moon?

A Big Bed for Little Snow by Grace Lin is a sweet bedtime book about not going to bed and not listening to your mother! Instead, Little Snow loves the new big, soft bed Mommy made him for the long, cold winter nights. But Mommy says this bed is for sleeping, not jumping! What happens when he can’t resist jump, jump, jumping on his new fluffy, bouncy bed?

What are your favorite bedtime picture books? Let me know! Find me on Twitter at @KarinaYanGlaser, on Instagram at @KarinaIsReadingAndWriting, or email me at KarinaBookRiot@gmail.com.

Until next time!
Karina

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Hey kidlit pals! Welcome to October! I hope you’re enjoying this spooky season, and if you’re looking for something creepy to read, then I have some great deals for you! As always, these deals won’t last, so snag them while they’re hot.

Tis the season! Scary Stories for Young Foxes by Christian McKay Heidicker is just $3.

We Dream of Space by Newbery winner Erin Entrada Kelly is just $2!

Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol is a great in-between middle grade and YA graphic novel that’s only $3.

For another great creepy book, get The Thickety by J.A. Jane for $4.

Cub by Cynthia L. Copeland is a fun graphic novel that’s only $2.

Bayou Magic by Jewell Parker Rhodes is $3.

Snag Wonderland by Barbara O’Connor for $3.

A Dog Called Homeless by Sarah Lean can be yours for $4.

Some Places More Than Others by Renee Watson is just under $5.

The Storm Keeper’s Island by Catherine Doyle is a series starter, and is on sale for under $5.

Vote Duck for President by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin! It’s just $2.

For some nonfiction reading, pick up Resist: 35 Profiles of Ordinary People Who Rose Up Against Tyranny and Injustice by Veronica Chambers for $2.

Happy reading!
Tirzah

Hello readers!

Can you believe it’s October? I’m fighting not to turn the heat on and using this as an excuse to break out all my sweaters and sweatshirts. And, of course, cuddle up with some good books. Here’s a few of this week’s crop of new releases to help you do the same.

My Hair is Magic by M.L Marroquin; illustrated by Tonya Engel

This warm, uplifting story is empowering for little ones with textured hair, illustrating its beauty and versatility. This is written in verse and recalls how our heroine’s hair is constantly touched and misunderstood. But our heroine knows better, and her personality is as big as her hair.

Louis by Tom Litchtenheld, illustrated by Julie Rowan-Zoch

This cute picture book follows Louis, a teddy bear who has many problems with his owner’s treatment of him. He’s tired of being used as a tissue and tossed in the washing machine and so plans a half-hearted, and much delayed escape, until he’s reminded of how much his owner loves him.

Sugar In Milk by Thrity Umrigar; illustrated by Khoa Le

This is a gorgeous picture book with overlapping narratives about immigration. A young girl comes to America and, missing her friends and family, her aunt tells her a story about a group of immigrants who landed in India where the king initially refused to let them stay. Showing them a too-full glass of milk to illustrate his point, the king changed his mind when one of the immigrants easily added a spoonful of sugar to the glass.

The Boys in the Back Row by Mike Jung

Matthew and Eric, best friends for years, plan one last hurrah before one of them moves across the country. They’ll perform with their school band at a big music festival and successfully sneak off to a convention to meet their favorite author. Of course, nothing goes as it should in this funny, heartwarming tale of friendship.

Twins by Varian Johnson

Fans of Raina Telgemeier will enjoy this new graphic novel from the author of The Parker Inheritance, about the Carter twins. On the first day of sixth grade, Maureen is nervous about having no classes with her sister while the outgoing Francine can’t wait to see what the new school year has in store. When both twins decide to run for student council, the race threatens to tear them apart.

Girl Giant and the Monkey King by Van Hoang; illustrated by Nguyen Quang and Kim Lien

Thom Ngho is incredibly strong, and she doesn’t want to be. It’s hard enough to fit in at her new, mostly white school without being super strong. So Thom makes a deal with the monkey god: she’ll help him retrieve his magical staff if he’ll take away her strength. Soon Thom’s swept away into a land of Vietnamese folklore and myth.

The Way Past Winter by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

Yes, I know, fall is just starting, but if you’re in the mood for something wintry and atmospheric, this Scandinavian-inspired fairy tale is just what you need. Siblings living in an endless winter, one parent lost to death and the other having abandoned them, must embark on a journey across the mythical, frozen land to find their missing brother.

The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan

Oh, and lastly, though I’m sure this comes as news to few of you diehard Riordan fans, The Tower of Nero is out. It wraps up the Trials of Apollo series, and the Percy-verse as a whole. It’s been a wild ride, and I’m eager to see how it all ends.

Until next week!

Chelsea (@ChelseaBigBang on Twitter)

Hi Kid Lit friends,

It’s October, which is a great time for new releases! I have been excited by a number of fantasy books on the shelves this year, especially these new books that are sure to satisfy readers who love this genre.

Kwame Mbalia’s follow up to Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky comes out this Tuesday. In Tristan Strong Destroys the World, Tristan Strong suffers from PTSD following his battle in Alke, the land of African American folk heroes and African gods. But when his grandmother is abducted, he must return to Alke and rescue Nana with the help of Anansi and several new folk heroes.

 

 

A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat is one of my favorite middle grade books of the year. A Thai-inspired fantasy world based on Les Miserables, this story follows Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison. In the city he lives, all the light is created by one man, the Governor. For Pong, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will be able to walk among them. But when Pong escapes from prison, he realizes that the world outside is no fairer than the one behind bars. The wealthy dine and dance under bright orb light, while the poor toil away in darkness. Worst of all, Pong’s prison tattoo marks him as a fugitive who can never be truly free.

Cleo Porter and the Body Electric by Jake Burt is eerily relatable in these pandemic days of social isolation. In this story, we meet 12-year-old Cleo. She and her parents are sealed in an apartment without windows or doors. They never leave. They never get visitors. Their food is dropped off by drones. So they’re safe. Safe from the disease that nearly wiped humans from the earth. Safe from everything. The trade-off? They’re alone. Thus, when they receive a package clearly meant for someone else–a package containing a substance critical for a stranger’s survival–Cleo is stuck. As a surgeon-in-training, she knows the clock is ticking.

Kids around the world are anxiously waiting for the Keeper of the Lost Cities: Unlocked by Shannon Messenger, which is out next month on November 17! Billed as Book 8.5 in the series, this special installment picks up right from Legacy’s particularly devastating cliffhanger. But chapters alternate between Sophie and Keefe’s perspectives to give readers deeper insights into both beloved characters. New powers will be discovered. Hard truths from the past will come to light. Unlocked also includes a comprehensive guide to the world of the Lost Cities, featuring new character and world details that have never been revealed before—plus fun bonuses like Keeper-themed recipes, a detailed map of the Lost Cities, and gorgeous full-color illustrations.

The School for Good and Evil #6: One True King by Soman Chainani is the last book in this incredibly popular series and is soon to be a major motion picture from Netflix. In this final installment, Camelot’s crown—and the fate of the Endless Woods—are up for grabs. Beyond good and evil and beyond the ever afters, the tale of Sophie and Agatha comes to a dramatic conclusion and is sure to thrill readers who love this series.

 

 

Upside Down Magic, the major motion picture on the Disney Channel, is based on the best selling Upside Down Magic book series which continues with Upside Down Magic #7: Hide and Seek by Sarah Mylnowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins which released over the summer. When Nory’s magic first appeared, her father wanted her to go to fancy, selective Sage Academy, where he is the headmaster. But Nory’s magic went upside-down at the worst possible moment . . . and she was sent to Dunwiddle Middle School instead! The good news? Nory loves Dunwiddle, and her best friends have upside-down magic, too! The bad news? When a flood wrecks Dun­widdle, Nory and her UDM friends are forced to relocate . . . to Sage Academy!

What are you reading these days? Let me know! Find me on Twitter at @KarinaYanGlaser, on Instagram at @KarinaIsReadingAndWriting, or email me at KarinaBookRiot@gmail.com.

Until next time!
Karina

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Hi kidlit pals! Welcome to another round of great book deals. I’m excited to see that October is almost upon us, and this week’s book deals definitely reflect the shift towards spooky season! If you’re itching for a spooky kidlit read, then definitely keep scrolling! If not, then don’t worry–there are plenty of adventure, fantasy, and contemporary stories for you here, too.

As always, prices change without notice. Snag these book deals while they last!

Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers by Anna James and Paola Escobar is $2. Start a new series!

The Miraculous by Jess Redman is $3.

Dear Girl: A Celebration of Wonderful, Smart, Beautiful You! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Holly Hatam is a cute picture book, and it’s only $4.

The Menagerie by Tui T. Sutherland is a great series starter that’s just $2, and by the author of Wings of Fire!

Crenshaw by the one and only Katherine Applegate is just $2!

Want something spooky for the season? The Oddmire: Changeling by William Ritter is $2.

Based on a Native American legend, Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac is just $3.

Moving Target by Christina Diaz Gonzales is an action-packed middle grade adventure set in Rome, and it’s $4.

The Last Kids on Earth (and all the sequels!) by Max Brallier are just $2–read them before you see the Netflix show!

Want to start reading the iconic Diary of a Wimpy Kid series? The first book is just $3.

Happy reading!

Tirzah

Hey readers!

Welcome to another week of new releases!

Will You Be My Friend? by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram

Beloved children’s book author McBratney passed away last week. Out this week is his new book, a followup to Guess How Much I Love You in which Little Nutbrown Hare sets out to find a playmate and discovers a sweet white bunny named Tipps.

 

Becoming A Good Creature by Sy Montgomery, illustrated by Rebecca Green

If you loved Sy Montgomery’s adult memoir, How to Be A Good Creature, you will also enjoy this reprise for kids, written in picture book form. This imparts wisdom to young people in much the same way as Montgomery’s memoir, just adjusted to be accessible for a younger audience. It’s no less moving, however, to see what humans can learn from animals.

 

Animals Brag About Their Bottoms by Maki Saito

This cute picture book is exactly what is says: animals brag about their bottoms. With animal butts drawn against white backdrops, various animals take the opportunity to speak highly about how adorable they are. It’s fun and cute, and doesn’t include a single poop joke.

 

Loretta Little Looks Back by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney

This historical fiction picture book follows three members of the Little family (Loretta, her brother Roly, and Roly’s son Aggie) as they tell their stories, from Loretta’s life as a sharecropper to a young Aggie’s efforts to register voters in the Jim Crow south.

 

Everything Comes Next: Collected and New Poems by Naomi Shihab Nye, illustrated by Rafael Lopez

For poetry lovers, this new collection rounds up poetry from Naomi Shihab Nye, the current Young People’s Poet Laureate. The collection includes her best works over the past forty years as well as new, never-before-published poems. It also includes writing prompts, making it a great addition for kids who are aspiring poets themselves.

 

Pepper’s Rules for Secret Sleuthing by Briana McDonald

This fun mystery follows 11-year-old Pepper, who travels with her dad to her Great Aunt Florence’s mansion. While waiting for the will to be read, Pepper becomes suspicious of her Aunt Wendy, and with her mom’s Detective Rulebook in hand, she sets out to figure out what’s going on. This also makes a good pick for people looking to broaden their middle grade collections to include more queer characters. Joining Pepper on her adventure is Jacob, a trans boy who lives nearby, as Pepper works out her feelings for another girl at school.

 

Saucy by Cynthia Kadohata

In this heartwarming story, Becca decides she wants to have a “thing”. Like her brothers, who have hockey, music, and the belief they all live in a simulation. So when Becca discovers a sick piglet on a walk, she makes rescuing it her “thing”. Named Saucy, Becca’s pigley becomes a treasured part of the family, accompanying Becca on her journey of self-discovery as she takes on everyday challenges.

Until next week!

Chelsea (@ChelseaBigBang)

Hi Kid Lit friends!

I hope you are all doing well! For those of you who are teachers, educators, or parents, I hope you’re having a good beginning to the school year, whether you are doing it virtually, in-person, or home school. As book packages from publishers begin to trickle back into my apartment after a pause during the pandemic, I have been excited to see many beautiful picture books come across my desk. Here are some that caught my eye:

Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away by Meg Medina, illustrated by Sonia Sanchez, is award-winner Medina’s newest picture book. This one is about Evelyn Del Rey, Daniela’s best friend. The pair do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi, and cat. But then they find out that Evelyn has to move away, and it’s time to pack up their apartment. They spend their days playing among the moving boxes until it’s time to go.

You already know that I’m a fan of animals, so when I saw I Am a Capybara by Michela Fabbri I was thrilled. Learn about this capybara, who has teeny tiny ears and a gigantic nose, but who also happens to love poetry and the opera, and even dressing up as a whale! I love the simple illustrations in this book that evoke so much whimsy and personality. This is a great book for all animal lovers.

 

I knew I was going to love I Found Hope in a Cherry Tree by Jean E. Pendziwol, illustrated by Nathalie Dion the second I saw the cover. The lyrical writing evokes those fleeting thoughts one might have as a young child. This story follows a young girl who goes about her day thinking about shadows and stories and how to tame a wolf. She tastes snowflakes ― sometimes sweet and delicate; other times sharp on her cheeks. And finally, she finds hope in the buds on a cherry tree that survive through the winter to blossom in spring.

An inspiring true story is documented in a new picture book, Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon by Simran Jeet Singh, illustrated by Baljinder Kaur. Fauja Singh was born with legs that wouldn’t allow him to play cricket with his friends or carry him to school miles from his village in Punjab. But as he grew and worked on his family’s farm, Fauja grew stronger and at the age of 81, after a lifetime of making his body, mind, and heart stronger, Fauja decided to run his first marathon. He went on to break records all around the world and became the first person over 100 to complete the grueling long-distance race.

If You Come To Earth by two-time Caldecott winner Sophie Blackall is a beautiful collection of children and stories from around the world as Blackall traveled with UNICEF and Save the Children. Written as if introducing someone to Earth, the book details the many ways humans are different and yet the same, from where we live, what we eat, and what we do for fun. It’s a beautifully illustrated book with a message of love and hope.

Also, did you know that the fourth book in my Vanderbeekers series released this month? The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found is set during the autumn and is about marathons, secrets, and good byes, and I hope you like it.

What are you reading these days? Let me know! Find me on Twitter at @KarinaYanGlaser, on Instagram at @KarinaIsReadingAndWriting, or email me at KarinaBookRiot@gmail.com.

Until next time!
Karina

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Happy Wednesday, kidlit pals! I hope you’re having a great week and enjoying the fall sunshine and changing leaves, if that’s something that happens where you are. I’ve got a nice bundle of kidlit deals for you, including series starters, fun standalone novels, and exciting mysteries. As always, these deals never last long, so snag them while they’re hot!

Get hooked on a new series! The first Wings of Fire book, The Dragonet Prophecy, by Tui Sutherland is just $4.

Hour of the Bees by Lindsay Eager is just $1, as is The Bigfoot Files!

Add Pieces and Players to your Blue Bailliet collections for just $5.

Mayday by Karen Harrington can be yours for $2.

The award-winning novel The Crossover by Kwame Alexander is just $3!

Snag The Wonderling by Mira Bartok for just $1.

Jennifer L. Holm’s Penny from Heaven is $5.

Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes is $2, as is her novel Sugar.

The Dog Who Lost His Bark, a picture book by Eoin Colfer and P.J. Lynch, can be yours for $1.

Looking for something action-packed? The Great Greene Heist by Varian Johnson is $4.

For another heist novel, grab Loot by Jude Watson for $4!

Happy reading!
Tirzah