Tag: #picturebook

• 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 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 ALLISON & RAFAEL ROZO

  

  Our bilingual/Spanish tale centers around a young dragon living in Tierra del Fuego, South America, who is allergic to smoke. Unfortunately, every time his dragon family roars, he sneezes, creating icy flurries instead of flames. His family tries to help by not breathing fire, but they are dragons after all. When a fire grows out…

  Becky Walker Books

  July 14, 2025

  interview, Take 5

  #ALLISONROZO, #DIEGOFUEGO, #DRAGON, #kidlit, #Kidlitauthor, #librarian, #newbook, #newrelease, #PENGUINWORKSHOP, #picturebook, #RAFAELROZO, #Take5, #teacher, #teachers

• TAKE 5 with MELANIE WICK SINGER

  

  With humor, love, and a little bit of music, anyone can turn un día muy malo into a fiesta—because even the worst days are worth celebrating!”

  Becky Walker Books

  June 9, 2025

  interview, Take 5

  #badday, #debutauthor, #HarperCollins, #MartinaMuyBadDay, #MelanieWickSinger, #newbook, #newrelease, #picturebook

• ALISON MCGAULEY

  

  “But no matter the challenges, come springtime, the tree is still there, blossoming and strong―just like her mom, and just like Kenzie.”

  Becky Walker Books

  June 2, 2025

  interview, Take 5

  #12×12, #ALISONMCGAULEY, #arthritis, #beckywalkerbooks, #CANADIANAUTHOR, #CHRONICILLNESS, #CHRONICPAIN, #ele, #EmilieLeduc, #IBS, #KENZIESLITTLETREE, #kidlit, #kids, #kinder, #librarian, #newbook, #newbookalert, #newpicturebook, #ORCABOOKS, #parent, #PBblog, #picturebook, #prek, #Take5, #teacher, #treebook

• TAKE 5 WITH STEENA HERNANDEZ

  

  In just a few days, Steena Hernandez’s debut, LUPITA’S BROWN BALLET SLIPPERS, will be out in the world. She’s my guest on TAKE 5, check it out!

  Becky Walker Books

  October 14, 2024

  interview, Take 5

  #author, #ballerina, #ballet, #beamingbooks, #dance, #diversity, #giveaway, #inclusion, #kidlit, #Kidlitauthor, #librarian, #librarians, #LupitasBrownBalletSlippers, #MelissaCastillo, #newbook, #picturebook, #picturebookblogger, #picturebooks, #SteenaHernandez, #Take5, #Take5blog, #teacher

• TAKE 5 with DIANNA SIRKOVSKY

  

  “Everyone can make a difference, no matter their age.” Dianna Sirkovsky answers 5 questions about her publishing journey and her picture book, Just One Pebble: One Boy’s Quest to End Hunger.

  Becky Walker Books

  October 7, 2024

  interview, Take 5

  #authorblog, #bookblogger, #Clavis, #DiannaWilsonSirkovsky, #JamesReadingRescue, #kidlit, #picturebook, #readingrecommendations, #SaraCasilda, #Take5, #Take5blog

• TAKE 5 WITH THELIA HUTCHINSON

  

  Find out how Thelia got her new picture book, MORE THAN YOU IMAGINE, published after all other attempts failed!

  Becky Walker Books

  May 20, 2024

  interview, Take 5

  #AdrianaPredoi, #bookblogger, #bookrecommendations, #bookstagram, #booktok, #kidlit, #kidlit411, #Kidlitauthor, #kidlitblogger, #kidlitillustrations, #kidlitillustrator, #librarians, #MoreThanYouImagine, #newbook, #parents, #PB, #picturebook, #picturebooks, #readingrecommendations, #SCBWI, #SoaringKiteBooks, #teachers, #TheliaHuchinson, #writingcommunity

• TAKE 5 with BRENNA JEANNERET

  

  Brenna was once the voice of a Japanese radio commercial! Find out more interesting facts on my TAKE 5 blog!

  Becky Walker Books

  April 29, 2024

  interview, Take 5

  #birthdaybook, #birthdaycake, #BrennaJeanneret, #kidlit, #kids, #librarians, #MarinaKondra, #newbook, #parents, #picturebook, #teachers