Category: Take 5

• TAKE 5 with SUSAN JOHNSTON TAYLOR

  

  What if Edgar Allan Poe’s cat wrote The Raven? Or if Emily Dickinson’s dog had her way with words? This whimsical poetry collection reimagines classic poems through the eyes of their poets’ animal friends. 

  Becky Walker Books

  April 13, 2026

  interview, Take 5

  #kidlit, #librarians, #newbook, #picturebook, #picturebooks, #poems, #poetry, #Take5, #teacher, #teachers

• TAKE 5 with JACOB LOCKETT

  

  When an asthma attack occurs, Jacob feels like an astronaut floating off to outer space― with an empty air tank. Sometimes outer space is lonely―Jacob can’t always join his family and friends when they exercise or play outside during allergy season. But he has tools to manage his asthma. He stays calm as he reaches…

  Becky Walker Books

  April 6, 2026

  interview, Take 5

  #asthma, #disability, #giveaway, #kidlit, #librarian, #librarians, #newbook, #parents, #picturebook, #picturebooks, #Take5, #teacher, #teachers

• TAKE 5 with BRANDI-ANN UYEMURA

  

  All this six-year-old girl wants is to dance at the Japanese Bon dance festival. But under the lanterns, in the circle of swaying dancers, she cannot find the beat. Following her grandparents’ footsteps, she summons the courage and spirit of her ancestors to become a Bon dancer.

  Becky Walker Books

  March 23, 2026

  interview, Take 5

  #authorblog, #authorinterview, #BonDancer, #dance, #FestivalofSouls, #Japanese, #JapaneseAmerican, #Kauai, #kidlit, #librarians, #newbook, #Obon, #picturebook, #picturebooks, #Take5

• 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

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• 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