Eric Carle, 1929 – 2021

Eric Carle, beloved artist, illustrator, and writer, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family members on May 23, 2021 at his summer studio in Northampton, Massachusetts. Eric was 91.  A true creator, Eric Carle is renowned for his multi-dimensional practice, spanning a large body of fine art works in collage, painting, works on paper and

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Book of the Week: The Bench

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex’s first children’s book, The Bench, beautifully captures the special relationship between father and son, as seen through a mother’s eyes. The book’s storytelling and illustration give us snapshots of shared moments that evoke a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion. This is your bench Where you’ll witness great joy.

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Book of the Week: Wonder Walkers

Micha Archer’s gorgeous, detailed collages give readers a fresh outlook on the splendors of nature. When two curious kids embark on a “wonder walk,” they let their imaginations soar as they look at the world in a whole new light. They have thought-provoking questions for everything they see: Is the sun the world’s light bulb? Is

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Book of the Week: Bruno the Beekeeper

With glowing, honey-hued illustrations and friendly text, this homespun year-in-the-life of a busy beekeeper and his bees is a definitive picture book primer—whether for families contemplating a new hobby or for readers just curious to know how bees make honey. Follow Bruno the bear through the seasons, beginning in late summer, as he demonstrates how

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THE LORAX 50TH ANNIVERSARY

2021 marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s iconic picture book The Lorax, and Random House Children’s Books and Dr. Seuss Enterprises will celebrate with special new publications, including an Anniversary Edition releasing April 7th, and activities that encourage environmental and community activism. In honor of this milestone, Random House Children’s Books announces The Lorax

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Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month!

Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month by honoring their rich history and learning more about their culture!   Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month- Fiction/Non-Fiction Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month – Children’s Titles Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month-Cookbooks  Asian Interest Bestsellers    

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“Waffles + Mochi,” a New Netflix Kids Series Created by Higher Ground Productions

Waffles + Mochi is a new series debuting on March 16, 2021 produced by President Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions and streaming on Netflix. Join Waffles and Mochi for global adventures that reveal the stories behind our food. Waffles + Mochi is an entertaining mix of puppetry, animation, celebrity chefs, and famous guest

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