Children’s Books
“Pumpkin Spice” Mentioned In “Kids R Us” article!
My new children’s book Pumpkin Spice was mentioned in an article on “Fun New Halloween Books” over on the Kids R Us site. Okay, fine, it’s more of a “review” than a “mention.” Here’s what the folks at Kids R Us had to say about Pumpkin Spice:
“This board book will be much-loved by everyone who enjoys pumpkin spiced… well, everything… each autumn. And that includes me and my little ones! Each page is beautifully illustrated, showing how fall colors help to make the season special. But sight is not the only sense that this book appeals to! It also includes descriptions of pumpkin spices, and even has a recipe to create your own pumpkin spice blend. Adults (like me) will enjoy reading the book to their little ones, who are sure to love every page. That said, it’s fun for readers that the little girl (in a pumpkin costume) is in dialogue with a real pumpkin (living jack-o-lantern??), as they discuss fall colors, aromas, and flavors. Does the excited pumpkin know what pumpkin spice is normally used for? That bit of fun aside, my kids love to read and re-read this book, as they look forward to the sights, smells, and tastes that every fall will bring.”
Pretty great, eh?
Read the entire article HERE.
Pumpkin Spice was written by yours truly and illustrated by the wonderful Monique Dong. The book is out now from Penguin Random House. It’s available at bookstores everywhere, as well as HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE.
And to see all of the other books I’ve written for Penguin Random House (books which don’t involve pumpkins, spice, or any combination thereof), click HERE.
It’s Two-Book Tuesday!
Guess what? It’s Two-Book Tuesday! That’s because I wrote two children’s books which came out today. They are:
- The Bad Guys Joke Book, which is out now from Scholastic, and which was designed by Stacie Zucker with Sophia La Torre
- The Fantastic Four Little Golden Book, which is out now from Penguin Random House, and which was illustrated by Eda Kaban
Here’s the official publisher description of The Bad Guys Joke Book:
Get ready to laugh out loud with Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Ms. Tarantula, Mr. Piranha, and Mr. Shark! Packed with puns, funny fill-ins, limericks, and so much more, this joke book is the perfect companion to the Bad Guys Movie 2.
And here’s the official publisher description of The Fantastic Four Little Golden Book:
Marvel’s iconic first family of super heroes, the Fantastic Four, arrive to save the day in their first ever Little Golden Book! When a team of four daring space explorers get bombarded by mysterious cosmic rays, they return to Earth changed forever. Given incredible powers, Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, and the ever-lovin’ blue-eyed Thing band together to keep the world safe from super villains and alien invaders.
These action-packed full-color pages will introduce these heroes’ amazing powers and their friends and foes! Kids 2 to 5—along with Marvel fans and collectors—will love this Little Golden Book based on The Fantastic Four.
For more info on The Bad Guys Joke Book, click HERE.
For more info on The Fantastic Four Little Golden Book, click HERE.
To buy The Bad Guys Joke Book, click HERE, HERE, and HERE.
And to buy The Fantastic Four Little Golden Book, click HERE, HERE, and HERE.
The Caitlin Clark “96 Facts” Book Comes Out Next Month!
The next “96 Facts” book will come out from Penguin Random House on Tuesday July 8th, 2025. That book is called 96 Facts About Caitlin Clark. Like all of the previous “96 Facts” books, this one was written by yours truly and illustrated by the amazing Risa Rodil.
Here’s the official publisher description of 96 Facts About Caitlin Clark:
The ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Caitlin Clark, the WNBA star and point guard for the Indiana Fever. Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for any basketball fan. Learn more about the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, who was also named to the 2024 All-WNBA First Team, in this perfect gift book that dives into Caitlin’s career and accomplishments.
The book is available for preorder HERE, HERE, and HERE.
BTW, if you’re keeping track, you’ll notice that 96 Facts About Caitlin Clark is the eleventh book in the “96 Facts” series. To find out about the tenth book in the series – 96 Facts About Beyoncé – check out this blog post.
Also, I talk about the entire “96 Facts” series in this “Book Q&A” interview with fellow author Deborah Kalb.
And if you’d like to learn about all of the other books I’ve written for Penguin Random House (“96 Facts” and otherwise), click HERE.