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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2h

And now for some of us From @nosycrowus.bsky.social DON’T YOU KNOW IT’S BEDTIME “a sweet bedtime story that also emphasizes how important it is to be there for your friends…. artwork by Ingela P Arrhenius uses simple shapes and bright colors ” sanfranciscobookreview.com/product/dont...

Don't You Know It's Bedtime? - San Francisco Book Review

Bear is getting ready for bed. He has a snack, brushes his teeth, and puts on his pajamas, just like every night. He’s ready to get into bed when there is a

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2h

Super World: Japan brings captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams, and interactive elements while covering core information about the richness of our world, one country at a time #DK Booth 206 #AASL25 redballoonbookshop.com/book/9780593...

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“An outstanding pick for intermediate elementary and middle-school students, both for assignments and general interest” says @ala-booklist.bsky.social of Super World: Brazil #DK Booth 206 #AASL25 www.booklistonline.com/products/981...

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2h

Seabird is a “well-realized story that shines a spotlight on an early feminist struggle” @pajamapress.bsky.social Booth 206 #AASL25 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

SEABIRD | Kirkus Reviews

A daughter of Javanese nobility fights colonial oppression and the subjugation of girls in this work inspired by the life of Raden Adjeng Kartini (1879-1904).

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2h

“A gorgeous picture book about turning mistakes into something to celebrate” says the #StarredReview in @slj.com of Alboroto en el museo @northsouthbooks.bsky.social Booth 206 #AASL25 www.slj.com/review/albor...

Alboroto en el museo

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2h

With a Needle and Thread “is a great resource for a study of small Jewish communities around the world, lovely for whole class, small group or individual reading” @kalaniotbooks.bsky.social Booth 206 #AASL25

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2h

“An ancient tree is home to a menagerie of creatures grappling with existential questions in this quirky collection of interconnected vignettes” The Tree That Was a World @ebyrbooks.bsky.social provices “genuine charm” to #MG readers Booth 206 #AASL25 www.eerdmans.com/978146746991...

The Tree That Was a World

The interconnected stories of seventeen creatures all living and dreaming underneath the same tree.The tree is as old as the world, covered in cracks and cre...

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2h

A Kids Book About ADHD and A Kids Book About OCD #DK Booth 206 #AASL25 received a #StarredReview from @slj.com which notes “Both titles model empathy, respect, and accuracy, making them essential tools for classrooms, libraries, and caregivers” www.slj.com/story/a-kids...

A Kids Book About. DK.

These standout entries in the “A Kids Book About” series offer clear, compassionate introductions to ADHD and OCD for young readers, pairing educational value with emotional resonance. Both titles beg...

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2h

Our booth aims to help you show kids the worlds #books bring: Trial and Error featured in Bleeding Cool! @crestonbooks.bsky.social Booth 206 #AASL25 bleedingcool.com/comics/sawye...

Sawyer The Critter Lawyer, New Comics by Robin Newman & Deborah Zemke

Sawyer The Critter Lawyer, is a new comic book series by Robin Newman and Deborah Zemke, to be published in October.

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2h

One more #kidsbook thread tonight while #AASL25 folks settle into supper

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 4h

A “superior blend of humor and heart “ from @patricknessbooks.bsky.social l Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody: The Hat of Great Importance @candlewickpress.bsky.social Booth 206 #AASL25 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

CHRONICLES OF A LIZARD NOBODY | Kirkus Reviews

Sometimes, even the calmest monitor lizards have their limits.

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 4h

“Imaginative play has never been this exciting” as that in #picturebook Sunday #BlueDotKids Booth 206 #AASL25 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

SUNDAY | Kirkus Reviews

A desire to break a familiar routine leads a young boy to exciting new worlds.

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 4h

“Fun and challenging” for #MG fans of Dan Gutman The Picasso Curse #HolidayHouse Booth 206 #AASL25 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

THE PICASSO CURSE | Kirkus Reviews

A small drawing hidden in a picture frame upends an Illinois 12-year-old’s life with the prospect of untold wealth.

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 4h

Illustra: Daybreaker provides a “bright beginning to a new graphic fantasy series” for #MG readers #Disney Booth 206 #AASL25 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

DAYBREAKER | Kirkus Reviews

A girl who’s attuned to ancient Filipino spirits must work together with classmates to break a curse.

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 4h

The Slightly Spooky Tale of Fox and Mole is a “triumphant blend of humor and horror, perfect for teaching and scaring by turn” @florisbooks.bsky.social Booth 206 #AASL25 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

THE SLIGHTLY SPOOKY TALE OF FOX AND MOLE | Kirkus Reviews

Ingratitude breeds monstrous results in this entrancing cautionary tale, originally published in Sweden.

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 4h

Manga Classics: Sherlock Holmes “Crystal S Chan did a great job here of making the story…one whole narrative” #MangaClassics @udonentertainment.bsky.social Booth 206 #AASL25 theedgeoftheprecipice.blogspot.com/2025/02/a-st...

"A Study in Scarlet" (Manga Classics) by Arthur Conan Doyle (original story), Crystal S. Chan (story adaptation), and Julien Choy (art)

Book reviews from the perspective of a Christian writer, wife, and mother.

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 4h

“Combines fun, page-turning adventure with sincere character development” Dungeon Runners: Ocean Chase @nosycrowus.bsky.social is recommended by #Kirkus for ages 7-10 Booth 206 #AASL25 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

DUNGEON RUNNERS | Kirkus Reviews

Sportsmanship, trust, and a flying sword move the Triple Trouble team through perilous, monster-filled chambers in this third series entry.

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 4h

A Dog’s Tale “is a charming story of a little dog with a big imagination, and celebrates creativity. Kiko's illustrations are impressive” @postwavebooks.bsky.social Booth 206 #AASL25 kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/2025/09/a-do...

A Dog's Tale by Kiko - ADVISABLE

A Dog's Tale by Kiko . PICTURE BOOK Post Wave Children's Books, 2025. $19. 9798895090015 BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE APPEALS TO:...

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 4h

Detective Catz and the Missing Nut is “super charming…. Recommend for lovers of animals, detectives, and low stakes mystery” @scallywagpress.bsky.social Booth 206 #AASL25 yabookscentral.com/kids-review-...

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 4h

“Outsize personalities are the norm in this raucous comedy” in Ducky the Spy #WalkerBooksAustralia #graphicnovel Booth 206 #AASL25 ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/10/08/d...

Ducky the Spy: Expect the Unexpected by Sean E. Avery

Ducky the Spy: Expect the Unexpected by Sean E. Avery. Walker Books, 2025. 9781760659356 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Paperback graphic novel Genre: Humor What …

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 4h

“An intriguing, fast-paced fantasy with appeal for fans of Percy Jackson” Alkrem @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social Booth 206 #AASL25 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

ALKREM | Kirkus Reviews

In this work translated from Italian, a boy discovers his true identity and learns there’s more to history than what they teach in school.

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 4h

For #teens The Crimson Throne is an “atmospheric fantasy brimming with intrigue and heart” @sbkslibrary.bsky.social l Booth 206 #AASL25 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

THE CRIMSON THRONE | Kirkus Reviews

A fae guardian and an English spy must team up to protect Scotland from magical invaders.

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 4h

Graciela in the Abyss is a “thrilling, action-packed journey filled with heart, bravery, and ghostly exploits” from Meg Medina @candlewickpress.bsky.social Booth 206 #AASL25

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 4h

#Mystery & #Adventure for #kids of different ages & stages The Weirn Books, Vol. 1 “is an exciting supernatural mystery, with just the right mix of creepy atmosphere, enticing secrets and thrilling adventure” @yenpress.com Booth 206 #AASL25 alsmangablog.wordpress.com/2020/08/29/t...

The Weirn Books: Be Wary of the Silent Woods Vol 1 Review

I’m so pleased to see Svetlana Chmakova returning the world of The Weirn Books in this new series. I really enjoyed Nightschool and, while this isn’t a direct sequel, it’s great to see those adorab…

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 4h

More to discover at Booth 206 when #AASL25 exhibits open tomorrow evening (and for #CollectionDevelopers to take note any time) Thread

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