Books

GUS ❤ THE BUS

SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY

from Capstone Editions

There is no better place in the world than a library. Especially a library that kids create! A million stories high? Sure. Bathtubs? Absolutely. A full-service sundae bar? Of course. Everything is possible in this library—just like in books! The reader is in charge as the architect of a fantastical library in this imaginative picture book celebrating libraries and the joys of reading. Illustrated by Aviel Basil.

“Kids often find autonomy in reading, an idea that these creators take to its logical extreme—and a tack that young library lovers intent on calling the shots are sure to appreciate.” — Publishers Weekly

DUSK EXPLORERS

from Page Street Kids

Lindsay’s third picture book, illustrated by Ellen Rooney. In this lyrical ode to summertime, the search is on for tree climbers, firefly catchers, and hide-and-seekers to steal away to the outside world as dusk falls to night.

SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Winner 2021

Bank Street College of Education: Best Children’s Books of the Year, 2021 Edition, Outstanding Merit (5-9 years-old list)

“Ending with an invitation to all dusk explorers, this book persuasively advocates for unplugged, tech-free days, beckoning readers to get outside and play, play, play.” — Kirkus,  Starred review

“Leslie’s rhythmic, propulsive text and Rooney’s vibrant mixed-media collages capture
a magic that’s increasingly rare for today’s kids.” — Young Readers’ Editor Vicky Smith, June 1 issue of Kirkus Magazine

“This title will bring back childhood memories of innocent play for adults and spark interest in children to go out in nature and enjoy technology-free time with friends and family.” — School Library Journal

“In Leslie’s lyrical narrative, children are observed in a work that is as interested in poetry as it is in the busy, unencumbered experience of exploratory play.” — Publishers Weekly

“It’s a tribute to carefree summer evenings and an ideal choice for inspiring outdoor exploration and appreciation.” — Foreword Reviews

“Young readers will be eager for their own outdoor adventures by the end, and grown-ups reading aloud will no doubt feel nostalgia for the perfect summer evenings of their youth.” — Booklist

NOVA THE STAR EATER

from Page Street Kids

Lindsay’s second picture book, illustrated by John Taesoo Kim. Nova, who is hungry for stars, slurps down Earth’s Sun. How will Earth get it back? A little girl’s creative idea might do the trick.

“An imaginative tale and an informal astronomy lesson rolled into one book.” — Kirkus

“…Leslie stages a fun scenario that includes brief, science-based back matter.” — Publishers Weekly

“A delicious astro-tale that provides lower primary grade audiences with glimpses of our place in space, capped with a zinger that will please Jon Klassen fans.” — School Library Journal

THIS BOOK IS SPINELESS

from Page Street Kids

Lindsay’s debut picture book, illustrated by Alice Brereton. This Book Is Spineless and is trying to get a sense of what kind of story might be in its pages.

“In this worthy descendant of Jon Stone’s classic Monster at the End of this Book, a pusillanimous picture book entreats readers to stop turning its pages—at least, at first. It opens with one of the finest page turns ever …” — Booklist,  Starred review

“… a winning story about handling the unknown and asking for help.” — Publishers Weekly

“A playful, interactive story that will urge readers to be brave and turn the page.” — Kirkus

“An engaging adventure for early elementary readers.” — School Library Journal