Easter is almost Upon Us!

Easter is quickly approaching! 🐣 This is just a reminder to the Easter Bunny (and all his helpful friends!) that BOOKS last much longer than candy — without the tummy aches and sticky fingers! 📚💫

Just a little reminder that those plastic Easter eggs aren't only good for hiding treats!

They're the perfect size for tucking in letters to create simple sight words, silly rhymes, or sentence starters. It's egg-cellent fun! 🥚📚

P.S. Don’t forget the real candy on Easter morning—because no matter how sweet the learning is, chocolate always wins! 🍫

Love

I have no idea who you are… but you, YOU are my people.

Librarians Matter

Did you know that school librarians do SO much more than help kids discover new books? They play a crucial role in helping teachers find books that match EVERY student's reading level and interests. They also provide essential guidance to older students navigating research in the digital world. These dedicated professionals set our kids up for success from pre-K all the way through college.

As these vital roles face growing threats from budget cuts, I encourage you to join the American Library Association in discovering how you can support the school librarians who are making a meaningful difference in your child's life this month at ALA.org/aasl.

April is School Library Month!

Today kicks off National Library Week, a time to celebrate the invaluable contributions that libraries and librarians make to our communities. April is also School Library Month, and if you've been following me for years, you know this is a topic close to my heart.

School libraries serve as safe spaces where children can develop literacy skills, explore their interests, research and discover credible information, and unlock their creativity. Unfortunately, as more school districts close their libraries, it's clear that our kids will bear the consequences.

I encourage you to visit ALA.org/aasl to learn more about the critical role school librarians play in shaping our children’s education, and if you can, download one of the cards or printables to help your family say thanks to these very special educators.

An egg-cellent combination!!! Construction Trucks and Easter Fun!!!

What do you get when you combine construction trucks, and Easter fun?? An egg-cellent combination!!
Shooshoo and I both love reading the Construction Site books collection, and he adores all his Construction trucks. When I found this book I knew it would be a great one to base some sensory play off of. In this lesson we incorporated letter recognition, reading, color sorting, and tactile fun! This will definitely be a repeat play this spring season!

Stick around for more ideas and inspiration to enhance your days with your children.
Make sure to turn on notifications for my page so you don't miss out on the fun!

Love Libraries and Support them!!!

School libraries and school librarians matter. Thank you, @tarawinequeenwrites for these beautiful reminders.
•
Sending much love to Kek Robein, my high school librarian. We remained in touch until just a few months before she recently passed away. She was full of laughter, light and a love of literature and learning.

She would often tell me that she was proud of me. 🥹Now, I imagine her in heaven, meeting all of her favorite authors and joyfully surrounded by golden shelves, full of books.

Wherever you are, Mrs. Robein — thank you for everything. ❤️

Some Wonderful Books!

According to @readingpartners, reading poetry aloud to children is a surefire way to boost their literacy skills while adding loads of fun to storytime. Poetry helps early readers develop their understanding of rhythm and sound, spark creativity, and expand their vocabulary.

And what better time to highlight some fantastic poetry collections for kids than at the start of #NationalPoetryMonth?

The Smell of Wet Dog by my friend Barney Saltzberg is an absolute treat for dog lovers big and small. If there’s anyone who can somehow make you appreciate the actual smell of a wet dog, it’s definitely Barney—and I've yet to find anyone else who can do it quite like he can!

Jane Yolen's In and Out the Window is a true celebration of the wonder of childhood. Released just last year and illustrated by Cathrin Peterslund, this is the largest single anthology of Jane Yolen's poetry to date.

John Himmelman's brand-new book, The Boy Who Lived in a Shell, tells the story of a young boy named Ivo who is swept out to sea inside a giant moon snail shell. This illustrated collection of story poems captures Ivo's magical journey and is ideal for middle-grade readers and anyone who enjoys a poetic adventure.

Feed from Chistianne 52619

Thank you SO MUCH @christianne52619 !!! This lovely feed is all about supporting children’s literature and literacy, and I’m so honored she took the time to feature some of my titles. 🥰
•

Construction Site Series by Sherri Duskey Rinker 🚜🚧🚜

I couldn’t be more excited to jump on tonight and feature a favorite children’s author, Sherri Duskey Rinker! Best known for her Construction Site Series, Sherri is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author. If you have a little one who loves all kinds of diggers, this series is your go-to! You’ll love the clever stories, colorful illustrations, and impeccable rhyme. Not to mention, you may even learn the names of a few new diggers!

It's So Quiet

It’s anything but quiet or sleepy in the park!

The Children's Book Council

Are you ready to zoom into some fabulous titles that feature things that go? I'm so delighted to see Construction Site: Taking Flight! featured on the @childrensbookcouncil #ThingsThatGo Showcase alongside some terrific selections.

Check out the full list here:
https://www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/things-that-go-spring-2025/

KidWeekly Book Club Pick of the Week

🌼Book Club Pick of the Week🌼

Title: Construction Site: Spring Delight
By: Sherri Duskey Rinker & AG Ford

Your favorite construction site workers are getting ready for spring! They find lots of spring surprises at the site- the best surprise being an Easter egg hunt! This book has rhyming and lift-a-flaps for maximum fun & engagement!

Swipe to see a sneak peek of the book companion activities. Click the link in bio to download the ⭐️FREE⭐️ book companion!

XOXO & happy reading ☺️

Enter to Win

o what if it's snowing and freeing in half of the country? Spring is officially here and it's time to get ready to celebrate warmer days and special holidays!

To help spread some springtime joy, I'm excited to give away an awesome book, plush, and CAT collection. This set includes:

- One signed and personalized copy of Construction Site: Spring Delight!
- One signed and personalized copy of “Construction Site: Farming Strong All Year Long”
- One (RARE/no longer made) Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Excavator plush toy
- One CAT baseball cap, junior size
- One small excavator foam “stress ball”
- One CAT keychain (not pictured)

To enter, just like this post, comment, and tag two friends by 12 PM EST on April 4th. U.S. only, please!

Good luck!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Cheers to the LAST Monday morning of winter, my friends! 🌤🚜🌸

☘🌈Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘🌈

Celebrate the Achievements of Women!

We shouldn't need a special day to celebrate the achievements of women—we’re out here crushing it every single day, just like Kid McGear, the first female member of the mighty construction crew.

But to celebrate, I’m giving one lucky winner a chance to win a signed and personalized copy of Three Cheers for Kid McGear! and a copy of Rio Cortez’s incredible ABC's of Women’s History—a must-have for every child’s library!

To enter: like this post, comment, and tag two friends by 12

March Book Giveaway

When March rolls around, it always adds a little extra spring to my step (terrible weather today notwithstanding)! The longer, warmer days are on the way, and soon, I'll be back in my garden.🌸🌷 Spring is full of things to look forward to, and these two fantastic books are certainly among them.

Kenard Paks's Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring takes readers along on a stroll through the countryside where they can explore all of the wonders that come with the changing seasons.

Although Safe Harbor by Padma Venkatraman might be better suited for your middle-grade readers, I couldn't resist including it with this month's picks. This lovely novel explores how children can discover community and inspiration in nature, especially during times of struggle.

To enter to win these books, follow my account, like this post, comment, and tag two friends before March 14, 2025, at 12 PM EST. US only, please!

3d

Support Your Local Independent Book Store!

Just a reminder that EVERY DAY is a good day to visit your local independent bookstore.

Warmer Days to Come!

There's just a little hint of spring in the air today and I'm looking forward to warmer days to come! Those farm trucks will be rolling back to work soon! 🌼 🌤 🚜 Check out “Construction Site: Farming Strong, All Year Long” to read more!

Snuggle Up and Read

It's just too cold out there to do anything but snuggle up and read. ❤📚❤

Hurry

I’m so excited to personalize and send NINE of these books to you, and to support a great cause in the process.

Hurry! Bidding ends on the 26th at 9pm PST.