The BookKids Blog!

Here are some of the great new books for kids that we are excited about over here at BookPeople.

Cat
By Matthew Van Fleet / Ages 2-6
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of another playful, interactive board book from the author of Tails and Dog. Filled with clever pull-tabs, flaps, touch-and-feel textures, and irresistible photos, Cat is a surefire hit for any feline-loving tot!

The Odd Egg
By Emily Gravett / Ages 4-8
One of BookPeople’s favorite picture book authors has just released a new gem. Her playfully quirky style breathes fresh life into the classic “mystery egg” tale, and readers will especially enjoy the surprising twist ending!

Listen To the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg & Three Cups of Tea
By Greg Mortenson & Susan L. Roth / Ages 4-8
Told from the point of view of Korphe’s children, this child-friendly retelling of the bestselling book Three Cups of Tea provides an inspiring, beautifully illustrated introduction to the famous story.

The Year the Swallows Came Early
By Kathryn Fitzmaurice / Ages 8-12
In this lovely debut novel, eleven-year-old Eleanor “Groovy” Robinson must discover how to deal with the unexpected. After all, when her plans to save up for culinary school hit the skids, her father suddenly goes to jail without letting her know why, her best friend’s missing mother turns up out of the blue, and even the town’s famous migratory swallows swoop in way too early, there’s nothing left to do but learn to adapt.

Bones of Faerie
By Janni Lee Simner / Ages 14 +

Twenty years after a devastating war between human technology and faerie magic ravaged both worlds, the people in Liza’s village cling to each other, desperately alert for signs of encroaching magic. So when Liza begins having magical visions, she knows she must flee. But as her journey takes her through a nightmarish world deeply scarred by magic, Liza begins to think that the possibility for healing–for both worlds–might lie in the one place no one would ever expect. Poetic and dark and deeply evocative, The Bones of Faerie will appeal to general fantasy fans and faerie folk alike.