Summer Picture Book Panel

This summer has seen the release of so many amazing new picture books -- and we're lucky enough to have three of them and their wonderful author-illustrators in-store for you to enjoy! We're thrilled to welcome two-time Caldecott Honor artist LANE SMITH, the New York Times bestselling author & artist of , Caldecott Honor Artist BRENDAN WENZEL, the New York time bestselling creator of , LISA DESIMINI, the award-winning creator of , and bestselling author-artist MATTHEW VAN FLEET for his latest interactive board books, and !

This is an amazing group of panelists, whose work will take you and your young ones on a journey from the world of adorable fire-fighting puppies, to the hilarity of sudden shake-breaks, and finally on a tour of the food chain. It's going to be an incredible afternoon!

by LANE SMITH

School is where you go to learn. It is fun.But sometimes you need a little break from all the fun.That is why there is recess.But what if it’s not recess time?No problem!You can have a Now Recess, a Really-Need-a-Break Recess, a Wherever-You-Are Recess.It doesn’t matter what you call it. Just make sure you shout it: RECESS!Featuring the distinctive humor and beloved art of bestselling Caldecott honoree Lane Smith, this irresistibly fun, interactive read aLOUD is the perfect stress reliever to send kids into fits of giggles and shaking out their wiggles.

by BRENDAN WENZEL

Do you ever wonder what it's like to be the sun? The narrator of this picture book asks the sun: Are you happy? Are you lonely? Won't you come down to play? It's a fantastic, inquisitive read-aloud with stunning illustrations that tell the story of how the energy from the sun moves into a plant and then up through the food chain.

by LISA DESIMINI

When the fire alarm rings, everyone at the firehouse gets ready—especially the Fire Pups. With their keen sense of smell and sharp eyesight, these adorable Dalmatian heroes are prepared to protect a family and save the day!The engaging, interactive text calls out the sights and sounds associated with a fire rescue, while the story introduces concepts related to firefighting and fire safety, and there is bonus information at the end about the history of the Fire Dog.

and by MATTHEW VAN FLEET

Photographs capturing the life and character of cute critters from parrots to puppies accompany bouncy rhyming text sure to delight little readers again and again as they learn the basics of numbers and counting & shapes and shape names.

Sunday, August 17th at 3pm at our 17th St Store!

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