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}

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}

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.

The Most Inspiring Children's Book of the Year!

Meet Dream Big, the gorgeously-illustrated children's book by Kat Kronenberg. Children have big dreams, whether they want to grow up to be a firefighter, become president, or save the world. {Book provided for review/feature consideration} 

SpacePop Galentine's Day Sleepover Sweepstakes

Macmillan is running an exciting new sweepstakes in conjunction with Sony and SpacePop for an incredible Galentine's Day. Winners can enter to win at: http://www.spacepopgirls.com/sweepstakes. The last day to enter is 1/31/2017, and prizes will be shipped the first week of February.

2 New Picture Books from Sky Pony Press

FIRST NUMBERS: TOUCH-AND-TRACE EARLY LEARNING FUN! by Angie Hewitt (1/17/17, board book, ages 0–2): Kids can use their finger to follow the grooves on each page to learn numbers 1–10. They can practice their numbers by tracing the grooves with their fingers from one snail all the way up to ten leaping frogs.

Captain Mike Guardia's Newest Children’s Book: It's Snowing in Hawaii

Inspired by his two young daughters, Mike Guardia penned a delightful children's story just in time for the holidays. It's Snowing in Hawaii is a whimsical, beautifully illustrated book that has appeal to kids who love colorful pictures to bring the story alive, and to parents everywhere who want to give their children something different and more meaningful this holiday season. {Book 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.

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!

Magnificent Magical Beasts: Inside Their Secret World {Wunderkind Reads}

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We're pretty much big nerds in our house - we love comic books, Star Trek, Star Wars, and The Hobbit/LOTR - so when Bloomsbury offered me the chance to review this gorgeous picture book, I was all over it!

Nancy Tillman Warms Hearts with You and Me and the Wishing Tree {Wunderkind Reads}

We had the pleasure of receiving an early copy of beloved children's picture book author Nancy Tillman's latest book, You and Me and the Wishing Trees  (Feiwel & Friends, 9/6/16).

September's New Picture Books from Sky Pony Press!

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This September, Sky Pony Press is proud to be publishing three wonderful new picture books!

2 New Middle Grade Novels from Sky Pony Press - The Last Cherry Blossom and A Blind Guide to Stinkville!

This August, Sky Pony Press is pleased to announce the publication of 2 amazing middle grade novels! {Books provided for review/feature consideration}

New Children's Books from Sky Pony Press! (Preview)

The last couple of months, Sky Pony Press/Skyhorse Publishing has released some wonderfully fun and entertaining picture books! The girls and I just received a few for review and we can't wait to dig in!

Wunderkind Reads: Princess Cupcake Jones and the Queen's Closet

Princess Cupcake Jones, who is a celebrity-kid favorite, is an inspirational role model for little boys and girls to look up to. Her three books, Princess Cupcake Jones and the Missing Tutu, Princess Cupcake Jones Won’t Go to School, and Princess Cupcake Jones and the Queen’s Closet all teach readers incredibly important valuable life-lessons. {Book provided for review/feature consideration}