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Congratulations to all especially @nosycrow.bsky.social @childsplayusa.bsky.social @nosycrowus.bsky.social www.readingzone.com/news/winners...

A fu one and so glad to see Haitian babies and caregivers can share it so readily! @childsplayusa.bsky.social

Have you registered for tomorrow’s webinar #ConversationStarter? tinyurl.com/5463nnx4

Kende! Kende! Kende! by Kirsten Cappy, Yaya Gentille, illustrated by Rahana Dariah❤️

Conversation Starters tomorrow with @pubspotlight.bsky.social and Susannah Richards 4pm est

Join @pubspotlight.bsky.social online tomorrow 4pm est for
Books to Ignite & Delight Young Readers!

Featuring Kende! Kende! Kende! from Child's Play!

Register your interest in the webinar: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... or scan the QR code

And WHEN I AM KIND from @childsplayusa.bsky.social is also featured on the 2026 #EmpathyAward list for the youngest readers

Illustration of young boy Errol, with something on his mind, with a seedling growing in a cup next to him.

One book illustration is pink and shows Errol making a discovery on his apartment block rooftop. The other illustrations has lots of open elevator views of his neighbors.

Spread from the book shows illustration of Errol's community all taking part in growing plants and food. Errol is holding a plant he has grown, with flower pots nearby. Book cover is green with three children and plants around them.

Meet Errol 🌱

A heartwarming tale of an inspirational boy with a love of gardening and a plan to make his apartment building better for his whole community.

🌼 Errol's Garden by Gillian Hibbs childsplaybooks.myshopify.com/products/978... #blackhistorymonth #bookswithusallin @pubspotlight.bsky.social

6 colorful book covers each with a cute little monster representing a behavior. One wears headphones, another gently holds a teddy, another is making a collage and has bits of colorful paper stuck on them, another holds a pot plant, another plays with a toy boat, and another explores with a magnifying glass. There are also instances of the little monsters playing, cleaning, eating, growing, on a swing, playing with bubbles, from the books.

FIRST BEHAVIORS books focus on 6 classic behaviors displayed by young children.

Each explores a behavior and effects on others, offering coping strategies where relevant.

Perfect to read together!
childsplaybooks.myshopify.com/collections/... @paulabowlesdraws.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social

I spy @barefootbooks.bsky.social and @childsplayusa.bsky.social

Time to register for our #ConversationStarters webinar on 2/24 featuring #kidsbooks from @childsplayusa.bsky.social @florisbooks.bsky.social #CicadaBooks @nubeocho.bsky.social & @nosycrowus.bsky.social tinyurl.com/5463nnx4

Rahana Dariah illustrated the magnificent Kende! Kende! Kende!, shortlisted for the #LittleRebelsAward last year.
Her warm, bright artwork raised this book, following a refugee family, into a story of hope and possibility.
Her talent and heart will be greatly missed.
From her publisher ⬇️
#KidLitUK

Wow! Just got a surprise shipment from @childsplayusa.bsky.social - 300 free copies of the #CongoleseAmerican picture book KENDE! KENDE! KENDE!

To be surrounded by @rahanabanana.bsky.social artwork and Yaya Gentille's words is the greatest of these joys. ❤️

photo of illustrator Rahana Dariah with her book

We’re devastated our friend Rahana Dariah has passed away.
Rahana illustrated groundbreaking book Kende! Kende! Kende! and working with her was a joy. She was sweet and kind, her illustrations colorful and uplifting.
Her mission to bring love, understanding, and humanity shines on. We will miss her.

El Gato y el Pajarito/ Cat and Bird Un libro sobre la amistad, los retos y lo que se puede lograr si trabajamos juntos. A book about friendship, challenge, and what co-operation can achieve.

A book about friendship, challenge, and what co-operation can achieve and available in a #bilingual #BoardBook too! EL GATO Y EL PAJARITO/ CAT AND BIRD is one in the #NosotrosTambien/SoCanWe series from @childsplayusa.bsky.social childsplaybooks.myshopify.com/products/978...

Happy #ReadYourWorld Day!

Books with us all in, so every child can see themselves and each other on the pages they read.

Kende! Kende! Kende! by Kirsten Cappy #YayaGentille illustrated by @rahanabanana.bsky.social
More via our bio #kidlit @pubspotlight.bsky.social @imyourneighbor.bsky.social #RYWD

Trump Cuts $2 Billion in Mental Health and Addiction Services Funding: A Picture Book List Response Ft. picture books to raise awareness for mental health and addiction

“Living with a parent who has bipolar disorder can feel like a roller coaster” UP & DOWN MOM from @childsplayusa.bsky.social “explains the causes of bipolar disorder & offers guidance on understanding, coping & sharing life w/ a parent whose moods fluctuate” maistorybook.substack.com/p/trump-cuts...

Congrats to @childs-play.co.uk shortlisted for #InclusiveBooksforChildren Awards 2026!

"Brilliant, innovative, engaging"

Thanks MurraysMiraculousMission, so happy you love our new books! www.instagram.com/p/DSnA-MFDuEH/

Just A Moment! books illustrated by Betania Zacarias: childsplaybooks.myshopify.com/products/978... @pubspotlight.bsky.social #KidLit #timetoread #readingtogether

two books, cover illustrations, one blue background with clock face left bottom corner and child wearing yellow raincoat, jumps from top to bottom right, first with an unopened turquoise umbrella, second with open umbrella in rain, third jumping into a puddle with a splash and umbrella closed. Second cover has vibrant lime green background, clock bottom left, child with a red with white spots bandana kneeling looking at map, second arms open and running, third arms up holding yellow discs, maybe coins, and an open treasure chest with more yellow discs and costume jewellery for play

"It’s TIME to talk time with the kiddos" www.instagram.com/threepeasplay/

Thanks threepeasplay for bringing clockwork, games and BOOKS to math this week!

NEW! Just A Moment! books illustrated by Betania Zacarias
more: childsplaybooks.myshopify.com/products/978... #KidLit @pubspotlight.bsky.social

News of a fantastic new book joining our TRAVELLERS TALES collection soon!

#GoAllIn and discover all the titles + free resources and activities, perfect for home and school projects and to celebrate #NationalYearofReading2026:
www.childs-play.com/collections/...

cover illustration with turquoise background and a variety of horse leaping out of continents around the world centre of cover, top to bottom, three to left, three to right

We believe reading can enhance things you already enjoy – like horses! #GoAllIn2026

Whatever you’re into, #goallin at your local library/bookshop & discover something new about what you love!

Supporting #NationalYearOfReading2026 in collaboration with @literacy-trust.bsky.social Dept of Education

Cat and Bird (Child’s Play)

Sasha, the @pubspotlight.bsky.social kitty, loves reading about her friends! @childs-play.co.uk @childsplayusa.bsky.social
#kidlit #boardbooks #bilingualbooks

Colourful joyful book cover illustration of father and daughter smiling as he pushes her in a wheelbarrow.

'Are you refreshing the diverse books on your shelves?'
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"Brilliant conversation opener that follows through multiple locations during displacement"

KENDE! KENDE! KENDE! by Kirsten Cappy, Yaya Gentille, @rahanabanana.bsky.social: www.childs-play.com/products/978...

⭐📚 Calling all trade buyers! 📚⭐
Get your last order in with us before December 20th for Christmas! #KidLit @pubspotlight.bsky.social

Check out the 'best books 2025' joy over at @childsplayusa.bsky.social ❤️📚⭐

Board cover illustration, aqua background, back to back, orange fox with white under smiles at white goose with orange beak.

Board cover illustration, bright yellow green background with blue cat smiling up at a pink bird with colorful tail feathers, sitting on cat's head looking down at Cat.

"They’re perky, fun, and delightfully bilingual.
Some of my favorites this year, for sure and for certain" @fuse8.bsky.social

So Can We!/Nosotros tambien! Jo Empson in
31 Days, 31 Lists 2025 Bilingual Children’s Books @slj.com

Bilingual & Multilingual: childsplaybooks.myshopify.com/collections/...

"Gotta grab these while you can" 😻📚 @fuse8.bsky.social

CURIOUS CATS/GATOS CURIOSOS @airlieanderson.bsky.social
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Bilingual Children’s Books @slj.com afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/09/3...

More: childsplaybooks.myshopify.com/collections/... @pubspotlight.bsky.social #KidLit

Four cute book covers, yellow, blue, purple, green backgrounds, with toddlers playing and doing actions to favorite rhymes.

⭐TOGETHER TIME in The Great Board Books of 2025⭐

Thanks booky star @fuse8.bsky.social for picking our rhyme books illustrated by @ailiebusby.bsky.social @slj.com
31 Days, 31 Lists afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/01/3...

More: childsplaybooks.myshopify.com/products/978... @pubspotlight.bsky.social

Book cover illustration, red background, of smiling baby with dark hair, wearing blue dungarees, and green and yellow top under, sitting reaching for toes, no socks, surrounded by plush rabbit, pig, and teddy bear.

Book covers of new editions of baby board books, with front book cover illustration, red back of baby with dark hair reaching down to touch toes, wearing blue top with stars, and yellow shorts, with plush rabbit sitting doing same action.

⭐Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes is a First Year Favorite⭐

"She got a kick out of when I would place my hand on each head, shoulder, knee and toe while I sang" My Storytime Corner

Annie Kubler & Sarah Dellow books + bilingual! childsplaybooks.myshopify.com/products/hea... @pubspotlight.bsky.social

Find the gift they'll still be opening in January in what we call Booky Friday! And all weekend!

Visit our website for more 🎁
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