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⬜️ ⬜️ New year, new reading challenge This year, it's all about color! Every month has been assigned a color or pattern. The color/pattern can refer to either the cover, the title, or the name of the main character. This reading challenge is great for all ages. We're excited to see what books you guys come up with! If you need some suggestions, let us know or visit bookshop.org/shop/wowbookandtoy. Happy reading family

⚪️ Spring has sprung and the weather is getting warmer  ⚪️ Join us for an afternoon at the Galloway Family Farm & Education Center in Ocean Springs, MS! ⚪️ There will be a story time, followed by a farm tour, and ending with a tea tasting. This event is free and open to children of all ages. Parents must register ahead of time. You will not be able to participate unless you've registered and received confirmation. ⚪️ Children will go home with their own copy of the book read, and a couple of other goodies.

The debut children's book from activist/author/blogger Tiffany Hammond is here 🎉 A Day with No Words is an insightful, lyrical, and touching story told from the viewpoint of a young Black boy with autism. We are taken along for the ride as this young man spends the day with his mother, and we get just a glimpse of what it's like to exist in the world as a non-verbal autistic. Married with equally vibrant and expressive illustrations, this book is a one-of-a-kind and very much needed. A Day with No Words is surely to become a favorite in homes and classroom libraries. ...

Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. went viral for her performance of her definitive and soul-stirring poem "You So Black" during the 2019 Trumpet Awards. She's gone on to snag a Grammy nomination, and now her journey has led her to see "You So Black" adapted into her first children's book. For her debut children's book, she worked with critically acclaimed illustrator London Ladd. The combined efforts of their artistry has produced a gorgeous and poignent picture book that is a must have for every home and classroom library. I had the utmost pleasure of interviewing Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. Enjoy reading her thoughts,...

What’s Christmas without a little culture to jazz it up? This list of 20 picture books feature warm and engaging holiday stories from several different cultures, and all are authored authentically. Carried by bright illustrations, these books are sure to become family or classroom favorites. Tree of Cranes by Allen Say As a young Japanese boy recovers from a bad chill, his mother busily folds origami paper into delicate silver cranes in preparation for the boy’s very first Christmas. The All-I’ll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll by Patricia C McKissack & Jerry Pinkney Christmas always comes to Nella’s house, but Santa Claus brings gifts only...