Penguin Kids Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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She Persisted: Rosalind Franklin
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The newest She Persisted chapter book features scientist Rosalind Franklin, who played a key role in the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA! Here is author @kimbbbradley (and her horse Rosie) to talk about SHE PERSISTED: ROSALIND FRANKLIN! ➡️ https://t.co/MaelTbmIwD https://t.co/hTZHhfZriX
Paperback, 2022
$5.99$2.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Seasons Within Me
Bianca Pozzi
✨ Debut picture book THE SEASONS WITHIN ME from Brazilian author-illustrator @biancapozzi creates a poignant and rich portrayal of childhood emotions with delicate text, gentle illustrations, and resounding empathy. ➡️ https://t.co/eYTX7yiAqk https://t.co/wxl0EAjWoq
Hardcover, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Go Camping
Maddie Frost
@TeresaRobeson @AndreaDavisPink @ChelseaClinton @liantomato @MadLibs @biancapozzi @kristen_tracy @ToniBuzzeo @bloch_serge Happy #BookBirthday to GO CAMPING by Maddie Frost! WOMBATS! is a brand new graphic novel series that is perfect for fans of Jack books, Baloney and Friends and Narwhal and Jelly. For ages 6-9. ➡️ https://t.co/T0pegpIaxn https://t.co/dADU2u9v2p
Hardcover, 2023
$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Marvelous Matilda Sticker and Activity Book
Roald Dahl
Happy #BookBirthday to THE MARVELOUS MATILDA STICKER AND ACTIVITY BOOK by @roald_dah, illust. By @QuentinBlakeHQ! Add your own magic to the story of Matilda with this sticker activity book based on Roald Dahl’s beloved classic tale! ➡️ https://t.co/aTFkILawaE https://t.co/ppDOz3CfCd
Paperback, 2022
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess
Luvvie Ajayi Jones
Looking for the perfect Monday Motivation read? Check out Instant New York Times Bestseller LITTLE TROUBLEMAKER MAKES A MESS by @Luvvie, illustrated @JoeySpiotto. ➡️ https://t.co/jPjZunPkVY https://t.co/Yqzr5yc283
Hardcover, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Matilda Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game
Roald Dahl
Happy #BookBirthday to MATILDA MAD LIBS by @Roald_Dahl and Laura Macchiarola! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about the world’s most famous telekinetic: Matilda!➡️ https://t.co/y1cClA2wBn https://t.co/RIwuJCW6Dl
Paperback, 2022
$5.99$2.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Soaked!
Abi Cushman
Happy #BookBirthday to SOAKED! By Abi Cushman! Lots of silly animals and a very wet bear star in this unpredictable and laugh-out-loud picture book for kids 3-7 in which having fun gets the best of a grumpy bear. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3iQ0Lt1 @AbiCushman https://t.co/zJpp4K4fN3
Hardcover, 2020
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Like Lava in My Veins
Derrick Barnes
Happy #BookBirthday to LIKE LAVA IN MY VEINS by Derrick Barnes and Illust. by @smartinbrough! All it takes is a loving teacher to help a boy get control of his sizzling superpowers in this vibrant picture book. Ages 5-8. ➡️ https://t.co/lmNH1R79j7 https://t.co/HGGxdmING3
Hardcover, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
What Do We Know About Alien Abduction?
Kirsten Mayer
Happy #BookBirthday to WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT ALIEN ABDUCTION? by Kirsten Mayer. It is. . .The subject of many conspiracy theories. An event that thousands of people have claimed to have experienced since the 1950s. Ages 8-11 ➡️ https://t.co/OWDtbcSsmA https://t.co/LU9r7MneNJ
Paperback, 2023
$6.99$3.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Louie and Bear Bite Back: A Graphic Novel
Brady Smith
Happy #BookBirthday to LOUIE AND BEAR BITE BACK by Brady Smith! Return to the bizarre and exciting Land of Anything Goes and learn more about this graphic novel perfect for kids ages 8-12: https://t.co/I1ThT9JV6W https://t.co/I8Iq6Ke6wt
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