07/03/2017
The answer is, of course, yes: that girls can wear pants as much as they like isn’t news. Nonetheless, debut authors Guthrie, a Today Show host, and Oppenheim, a parent educator, introduce princess Penelope Pineapple, who believes, “Crowns and gowns have their place, no doubt./ But that’s not all this girl was about.” In addition to a closet full of dresses, Penny has an armoire stocked with pants for every occasion, whether farming, hosting a science fair, or hanging out. During the Pineapple Ball, Penny’s decision to wear swim trunks under her dress pays off when she saves the royal cat from drowning. Debut illustrator Byrne’s images—awash in pink, and rendered in elegant, loopy lines—exude an unapologetic fashionista sensibility that should find fans. But the perspective that motivates the story seems unnecessarily narrow (Penny is being true to herself, yes, but one can also make an impact on the world while wearing a dress), and the lumbering verse (“As the crowds climbed down the palace staircase,/ None could imagine what would soon take place”) doesn’t help. Ages 3–7. Authors’ agency: Creative Artists Agency. Illustrator’s agent: Anne Moore Armstrong, Bright Group. (Sept.)
In the last year young readers have been rewarded with an abundance of terrific new titles. With an inspiring new collection of stories for Rebel Girls, a new Diary of a Wimpy Kid novel, newly discovered books from Shel Silverstein AND Mark Twain, and a hilarious return to the Dragons Love Tacos universe, our list of […]
September means back-to-school, and a whole new list of top picks in picture books! This month’s list brings a mix of the classic and the brand-new. Whether it’s revisiting a favorite classic character or exploring a brand new story, what books are you looking forward to this September?
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School is back in session—snack time, recess, and naptime are all in vogue once again. Bedtime has rolled back a couple hours too, so you need to bring your A Game to storytime—are you ready? If it’s taking you a moment to switch out of summer vacation mode, we are here to help—with a diverse […]
As someone raising both a son and a daughter, I’m always on the lookout for books that empower both of them to grow into strong, happy, healthy adults. That’s every parent’s dream, right? While my daughter went through a princess phase just like many other girls her age, she simultaneously expressed an interest in trains, […]