Crushes of the Week: November 1-7, 2026

This week's crushes:

1. That Beautiful Mind by Tami Charles, Chris Charles, and Nikkolas Smith (Orchard Books, October 2026)
2. Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain by Edward Ardizzone (NYRB Kids, October 2026)
3. Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Pumpkin by Sarah Finan (Post Wave, August 2026)
4. Windows by Thomas Hedger (Do Re Mi Books, September 2026)
5. This Is How to Spot Animals! by Aline Portman, translated by Laura Watkinson (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, October 2026)
6. Kittens Know & Grow by Laura Gehl and Amy Schimler-Safford (Barefoot Books, September 2026)
7. King of the Castle by Heather Smith and Andrea Armstrong (Kids Can Press, October 2026)
8. Come In! Come In!: Wordspinners to Welcome You Home by Irene Latham and Amy Hevron (Astra Young Readers, October 2026)

       

Endpapers for the end of your week!

Let's Talk Illustrators #402: Maya McKibbin

I am so excited to share my interview with Maya McKibbin, illustrator of Makade Asin / Black Stone, written by Darcy Whitecrow and Cail Judy and translated by Pamela Johnson. Enjoy a peek at Maya's process with me!

Case(wrap) of the Mondays

We've got a case(wrap) of the Mondays!

Crushes of the Week: October 4-10, 2026

This week's crushes:

1. Toast by Yu Akinaga (Do Re Mi Books, September 2026)
2. Your Horse by Jon Klassen (Candlewick, September 2026)
3. Oops! I Just Ate You. by ÆVar þÓr Benediktsson and Joaquín Camp (Barefoot Books, September 2026)
4. Mermaid of the Deep: The Aquatic Adventures of Dr. Sylvia Earle by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe and Khoa Le (Post Wave, September 2026)
5. Mr. Acorn's Forest Spa by Hyojeong Kim and translated by Ellen Jang (Owlkids, August. 2026)
6. A Day Off School by Oliver Jeffers and Kevin Waldron (Philomel Books, July 2026)
7. Where Do They Sleep? by Adam Thompson and Erica Harrison (Messy Press, August 2026)
8. Splish by DK Ryland (Astra Young Readers, September 2026)

       

Endpapers for the end of your week!

Down to the Last Detail: NORA AT NIGHT

Love this glossy detail on the glasses for this book! Absolutely perfect!