The Confidence Code for Girls

THE CONFIDENCE CODE FOR GIRLS, the new book from journalists and New York Times Bestselling authors Claire Shipman (former correspondent for ABC, NBC, and CNN) and Katty Kay (anchor of BBC World News America, based in Washington DC and host of Beyond 100 Days on PBS/BBC) will be released on April 3, 2018. As the mommy of 3 girls, I immediately jumped on the opportunity to receive an Advance Reader Copy of this timely book!

Wunderkind Reads: But I Don't Eat Ants by Dan Brown (Ilustrations by Kelly Fry)

"Koalas aren't called Eucalyptus-eaters. Pandas aren't called Bamboo-eaters. Jaguars eat Anteaters, but they aren't called Anteater-eaters!" insists a voracious young Anteater who will gobble up just about every food except for one: ants! This clever take on the picky-eater is full of wry humor and silly puns as the anteater takes us through the food he LOVES to eat, all while repeating the refrain, "but I don't eat ants." That is until dinnertime when his mom presents him with with a "fiery" surprise. The final punchline playfully depicts the often illogical rationalizations of young picky eaters in a way that will have kids and their parents laughing. {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

Kick of the Season with These Spooky Stories From Sky Pony Press!

It's sad to say summer is coming to an end, but this means new books will be out this Fall! Here's a round up of a great selection from Sky Pony Press that offer spookiness, humor, and characters that will warm your heart. They are the perfect middle grade reads for you and your favorite bookworms. {Books provided for review/feature consideration}

Celebrate Dad with Macmillan!

Father’s Day is around the corner, and what better way to show Dad some love than with a story? Here are some fun, funny, and heartfelt books to share with fathers, grandfathers, kids, and the whole family, published by Macmillan this spring. {Books provided for review/feature consideration}

Jump Start Summer Reading with Macmillan

It's that time of year again! Every summer, my daughters and I participate in our own summer reading program - we each set a goal of how many books we want to read over the summer {I picked 75, Peyton - 15, Little Miss Lo - 20, and Kenziekins chose 25 (this year she'll be reading some on her own and then we'll help her reach her goal by reading to her as well}. The person who meets their goal first will get the ultimate bragging rights and I'll buy them a book of their choice when the competition ends {right before they go back to school on August 7}. Here are a few selections from Macmillan that we've added to London and Kenzie's TBR stack! {Books provided for review/feature consideration}

Wunderkind Reads: Dustrats! Or, The Adventures of Sir Muffin Muffinsson by Adrià Regordosa

Sir Muffin Muffinsson is a valiant, watchful cat charged with the care and keeping of baby Emma while she sleeps. It’s a busy job, and this week Sir Muffin forgot to do the tidying up! Seven days worth of dust springs to life in the form of "Dustrats," mischievous little imps who run amok through the house. While Sir Muffin chases the critters from room to room with his trusty vacuum, Emma’s vivid dreams begin to morph the world around him: An ocean in the bathroom, a magic kingdom in the attic, things are getting out of control! Will Sir Muffin make it back to the nursery before Emma’s dreams become a little too wild? An enchanting story full of imagination and adventure, Dustrats by Adrià Regordosa (published by POW! Kids Books) makes for a bedtime favorite. {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

New Children's Book Releases this April from Sky Pony Press!

Check out the new children titles for April from Sky Pony Press! {Books provided for review/feature consideration}

Wunderkind Reads: Touch the Earth by Julian Lennon

On April 11th, 2017, the world will be taken and moved by an original picture book, Touch the Earth by the one and only Julian Lennon. As a photographer, musician, Grammy Award Nominee, an environmentalist, and now, author–he wants to share his message with children around the world. {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

Wunderkind Reads: TRACTOR MAC WORTH THE WAIT

Meet the next installment of the wildly popular Tractor Mac picture book series, TRACTOR MAC WORTH THE WAIT, by Billy Steers (FSG, on sale 05/09/2017)! {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

Spring Reading for Kids – “Otis Grows” Offers Adventure, Perspective, and Comfort

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As much as we’d like to, there’s no way to completely shield our children from all change, conflict, and grief. The truth is, there’s so much beauty in the world often overshadowed by the “scary” that it’s more important than ever that we teach our kids how to confidently grow in the face of challenge.

March Children's Releases from Sky Pony Press!

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Meet the follow-up to the popular Hattie Peck about an egg barren, but loving, hen and her adorably diverse family -

Hattie Peck: The Journey Home by Emma Levey (Sky Pony Press hardcover, also available as an ebook; On Sale: March 7, 2017 | ISBN: 978-1-5107-1390-1 Price: $16.99 | 32 pages | Ages 3–6)

4 Must-Read Picture Books from Sky Pony Press!

 This November, Sky Pony Press was excited to be publish four amazing new picture books! {Books provided for review/feature consideration}

Experience The Nutcracker In A Whole New Way... {Wunderkind Reads}

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The Nutcracker ballet is a holiday tradition for many families across the country and one of the most iconic productions is the New York City Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Produced in partnership between Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing and New York City Ballet, that acclaimed production is reimagined as a magical new picture book, The Nutcracker (out today;11/15/16).

3 November Middle-Grade Reads from Sky Pony Press!

This November, Sky Pony Press is so excited to be publishing three amazing new middle grade novels! {Books provided for review/feature consideration}

3 Must-Read YA Novels from Sky Pony Press!

This November, Sky Pony Press is pleased to announce the publication of two AMAZING new young adult novels and one favorite for the first time in paperback! {Books provided for review/feature consideration}

Tomo Explores the World: Brand New Picture Book Series! {Wunderkind Reads}

This October, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group is launching a brand new picture book series, TOMO EXPLORES THE WORLD! {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

Relief For Kids Afraid of the Dark During Daylight Saving Time {Wunderkind Reads}

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I love the sun, summer time, and day light, so suffice it to say, I'm not exactly thrilled with the loss of daylight hours for Daylight Saving Time {which falls on November 6 this year}. But the increase of dark hours can be even tougher for children who are afraid of the dark.

Spy Ski School {Wunderkind Reads}

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Last month, I shared that Little Miss Lo had been swept up in my Sherlock obsession {that started when I read A Study In Charlotte early this summer}, and now we have another series from Simon & Schuster Kids to add to her must read list! I'll share a synopsis for Spy Ski School, the latest in Stuart Gibbs' Spy School series,  below...

Chris Tomlin & Pat Barrett Write First Children’s Book, Good Good Father

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Chris Tomlin has written songs that are sung by more people on a weekly basis than any other songwriter in the world. Now, his most recent single and K-LOVE “Song of the Year,” Good Good Father, lends inspiration to the children’s picture book of the same name, available Oct. 4, 2016. This delightful story is Tomlin’s first book for children, co-written with Pat Barrett, and will leave little ones with a greater understanding of who God is and of who they are because they are loved by Him.

THIS BOOK IS OUT OF CONTROL: The Latest in An Interactive Series for Young Readers by Richard Byrne

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THIS BOOK IS OUT OF CONTROL!, the final picture book in the interactive series by Richard Byrne, will be on sale this October! London and Kenzie were absolutely ecstatic to receive this book mail from Macmillan Kids!