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"It's not easy being itchy."   (back cover) Title:   Can Somebody Please Scratch My Back?  Author:  Jory John Illustrator: Liz Climo Publisher:  Penguin for Young Readers Release Date:   March 20, 2018  Genre: Picture Book / Children's Book Links*:  Amazon  l  Goodreads  l  Book Depository  l  Itunes A hilarious take on helping others and self awareness from New York Times bestselling author Jory John and comic artist sensation Liz Climo Persnickety Elephant has an itch–a big one–and he can’t reach it! While he isn’t above asking for a little help, no one is up to the task. Turtle is too lazy, Snail is too slimy, and Alligator… well, Elephant isn’t sure he wants his assistance. Does Elephant have to do everything himself?  Jory John’s signature deadpan humor pairs perfectly with Liz Climo’s oh-so-innocent-looking animals to create a slyly ironic read-aloud that...

"Love is. . ." I'm so excited to partner with Penguin Kids on this feature inspired from bestselling author, Matt de la Peña's latest children's book, Love . **all photos in collage taken from public domain Title:   Love Author:  Matt de la Peña Illustrator: Loren Long Publisher:  G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers  Release Date:   January 9, 2018 Genre:  Children's Book / Picture Book Links*: Amazon l Goodreads l Book Depository l  Itunes From Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña and bestselling illustrator Loren Long comes a story about the strongest bond there is and the diverse and powerful ways it connects us all. "In the beginning there is light  and two wide-eyed figures standing near the foot of your bed  and the sound of their voices is love. ... A cab driver plays love softly on his radio while you bounce in back with the bumps of the city and...

Title:   The Adventures of Rooney Cruz,  Ruth: Belle of Loyalty Series: Bible Belles, Book 4  Author: Erin Weidermann Illustrator: Megan Crisp Publisher:  Bible Belles Release Date:   April 25, 2017 Genre: Children ; Christian Ages: 4-10 Rooney's superhero journey continues in Book Four of the Bible Belles series. With the help of her angel, Mari, Rooney has learned that God has given her three real superpowers: Prayer, Patience, and Bravery. She’s learning how to use these powers as she faces challenges, but how will she handle it when the trouble is coming from a close friend? When she wants to give up, when all she wants to do is leave, can she choose to love instead? As Rooney watches Ruth face the choice to stay or walk away, she learns what it means to be loyal and put another person’s needs before her own. Join Rooney as she becomes the greatest superhero of all: a Bible Belle! The Adventures of Rooney Cru...

      Title::   Once Upon a Time Storybook Bible & Holy Bible Illustrator: Omar Aranda Publisher:   ZonderKids Release Date:   March 3, 2017 Genre:  Picture Book & Holy Bible Version: New International Reader's Version (NIrV) With the popularity of fairy tales and Disney animation, and especially with the new release of Disney’s live action Beauty and the Beast on March 17, Zonderkidz wanted to publish a storybook Bible and full -text Bible (Holy Bible offered in hardcover, and pink leathersoft editions) that would resonate with children and families who loved those types of movies, and loved reading a great story. The art will captivate Disney lovers with similar looking characters and color palettes Zonderkidz wanted to capture fans of this genre, but introduce young children to the word of God, and introduce them to the great characters of the Bible. It’s important to note that this brand serves to resoun...