Category: Take 5

• TAKE 5 with NANCY MILLER

  

  A Korean folktale inspired the premise of my picture book. Three brave sisters, Hae, Dal, and Byeol, must outsmart a hungry tiger while their Eomma (mom) is away. Readers will find it reminiscent of Little Red Riding Hood. 

  Becky Walker Books

  February 23, 2026

  interview, Take 5

  #authorillustrator, #authorinterview, #fairytale, #folktale, #fracturedfairytale, #HolidayHouseBooks, #kidlit, #Korea, #Koreanfolktale, #NancyMiller, #picturebook

• TAKE 5 with CYNTHIA MACKEY

  

  Skip to the butterfly sea with sisters, one who seeks to photograph butterflies and another who wishes to play pretend. Readers will learn about butterfly gardening and exploring nature in this lyrical picture book. Even the smallest wings carry the biggest memories.

  Becky Walker Books

  February 2, 2026

  interview, Take 5

  #author, #kidlit, #librarians, #newbook, #picturebook, #picturebooks, #teachers, #TielmourPress

• TAKE 5 with DIANE HENRIQUE

  

  Henny D has BIG thoughts, BIG feelings, and BIG things to say, and waiting to talk feels impossible. After one too many reminders to “please wait,” Henny D decides she’s had enough. It’s time to launch a brand-new campaign: Bring Back the Blurts! A school day where kids can talk whenever they want… especially her!

  Becky Walker Books

  January 26, 2026

  interview, Take 5

• TAKE 5 with DAN McCAULEY

  

  When we say yes to going outside, we find so many reasons to smile and say, “Thank You.” We find so many reasons to feel better, especially with people we love! Thank You, Snow follows a young girl as she enjoys the magic of a snowy day. Overcoming her reluctance to leave the cozy warmth…

  Becky Walker Books

  January 19, 2026

  interview, Take 5

  #authorblog, #authorinterview, #DanMcCauley, #FreeSpiritPublishing, #kidlit, #picturebook, #ThankYouSnow, picturebooks

• TAKE 5 with ALICIA MEYERS

  

  The A-to-Z Teaching Toolkit for Early Childhood and Elementary Educators (Routledge, 2025) is a tried-and-true, one-stop shop for the contemporary classroom, packed with practical strategies and systems for teachers at every stage of their career.

  Becky Walker Books

  October 13, 2025

  interview, Take 5

  #AtoZTeachingToolkit, #Elementary, #EyeonEducationBook, #Homeschool

• TAKE 5 with DARA HENRY

  

  MAZEL TOV, BABY! is a sweet, rhyming picture book that is a must-have for any baby. Parents, grandparents, and any caregiver will love to share this with the little one in their lives.

  Becky Walker Books

  October 6, 2025

  interview, Take 5

  #boardbook, #childrensbooks, #darahenry, #Jewishbook, #kidlit, #mazeltov, #MazelTovBaby, #newbook, #sourcebooks, #sourcebookskids, #VardaLivney

• TAKE 5 with BROOKE HARTMAN

  

  Prepare to laugh along as clues to the narrator’s missing furry friend reveal ever larger and wilder creatures in this surprising story that encourages readers to stretch their imagination, make predictions, and always expect the unexpected.

  Becky Walker Books

  September 29, 2025

  interview, Take 5

  #annasuessbauer, #author, #authorinterview, #BrookeHartman, #giveaway, #hamster, #interactive, #kidlit, #pagestreetkids, #picturebook

• TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN

  

  Everyone has heard of Schindler’s list-but few have heard of Aristides de Sousa Mendes-a Portuguese diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of fleeing refugees during World War II and whose story is only starting to be better known.

  Becky Walker Books

  August 25, 2025

  interview, Take 5

  #aristidesdesousamendes, #biography, #chroniclebooks, #NF, #nonfiction, #picturebook, #theworldentire, #WW2

• TAKE 5 with CHRISTINA SHAWN

  

  Families grow and change, but what if you aren’t ready to welcome in a new parent, puppy, or baby sister? Change can be scary. But even a full heart has room to grow. At turns hilarious and heartwarming, this endearing picture book shows there is always room for more love in a family—even if some…

  Becky Walker Books

  August 11, 2025

  interview, Take 5

  #AndThenCameYou, #ChristinaShawn, #Chronicle, #newbaby

• TAKE 5 with CAROLYN FRAISER

  

  From canning cucumbers to scattering seeds, children play an essential role in homesteading, learning valuable skills that foster self-reliance, gratitude, and a deeper connection to nature. M Is for Mason Jar introduces young readers to modern-day homesteading through a delightful A-to-Z journey, blending nostalgia with practical, hands-on activities.

  Becky Walker Books

  August 4, 2025

  interview, Take 5

  #canning, #CarolynFraiser, #FamiliusBooks, #MasonJar, #MisforMasonJar, #NF, #nonfiction, #SallyAnnGarland