Picture Books

Night Owl Night

by Susan Edwards Richmond, illustrated by Maribel Lechuga available in August, hardcover, Charlesbridge Sova’s mother is a scientist who studies birds and their migratory patterns. Each night she goes into the woods to conduct research, and finally Sova is old enough to join her. Securing headlamps, Sova and her mother head into the woods to capture, measure, and release saw-whet owls. Through the quiet night, Sova learns about the patience, persistence, and excitement that comes with conservation efforts and scientific research. This heartwarming mother-daughter story is the perfect primer to conservation, science, and amazing owls!

Boop!

by Bea Birdsong, illustrated by Linzie Hunter available in June, hardcover, Harper Collins

There are so many snoots to boop! Snoots attached to big dogs and little dogs and dogs with beards and those without. Are you ready to boop ALL the snoots? With interactive illustrations, this charming, playful, fun, and interactive picture book invites kids to boop all the snoots they see. Perfect for dog lovers of all ages!

Bitsy Bat, School Star

by Kaz Windness available in June, hardcover, Simon & Schuster

Bitsy is a little bat with big star dreams of making friends at her new school. But when she arrives, Bitsy doesn’t feel like she fits in. The other kids sit on their chairs, but sitting upright makes Bitsy dizzy. The other kids paint with their fingers, but Bitsy would rather use her toes. Everyone tells Bitsy she’s doing things wrong-wrong-wrong, so she tries harder…and ends up having a five-star meltdown. Now Bitsy feels like a very small star and doesn’t want to go back to school. But with help from her family, Bitsy musters her courage, comes up with a new plan, and discovers that being a good friend is just one of the ways she shines bright!

A Funny Thing Happened After School . . .

by Davide Cali, illustrated by Benjamin Chaud available in July, hardcover, Chronicle Books

It’s a race to do homework—in space! But first, there’s a spaceship jam. Then there’s the moon detour, the Mars alien exploration, and a stop on the gravity-defying International Space Station. And that’s just the beginning!

Henry and Ali want to get their homework done—they really do! But how are they supposed to study the solar system when they seem to be swept up in an endless series of interstellar surprises?

See page 36 for a line-up of fun and varied story times taking place at our store in Lynden!