Welcome to Picture Book Postcards!
This ongoing series provides postcard-sized author interviews about new children’s books coming to the market. Plus, postcards from book characters! Awesome, right?
Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Squirrel, Porcupine, and Bear Cub of Squirrel Draws BIG Feelings. Sometimes Squirrel gets stuck in such BIG feelings, he can’t sit still! Porcupine gets the pricklies and Bear has ROARful days. Who knew that chalk art could help them express their emotions? Readers will discover that BIG feelings are … Read more
Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Jett of Ms. Swirly’s Compliment Machine. There is something very special in Ms. Swirly’s class: a compliment machine that gives, you guessed it, compliments! But when the machine breaks and starts saying some uncomplimentary words instead, the students must find a way to cheer up before they are doomed … Read more
Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Pig of No Ifs, Ands, Or Butts. A well-meaning narrator bans anything “inappropriate”—no ifs, ands, or buts—only to have the characters revolt over the fact that they do, in fact, have butts, spiraling into comic chaos that forces the narrator to realize that without unruly characters, there is no … Read more
Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Gilbert of Gilbert and the Ghost. Gilbert often feels invisible, just like the ghost living at 632 Savannah Street. Despite his family’s disbelief, Gilbert leaves gifts for the ghost. When each disappears one by one, Gilbert finds that believing and friendship are worth the effort. For kids who might often feel unseen, Gilbert and the Ghost is a … Read more
Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Gabi of Lowrider For Sale. When Gabi’s beloved family car is put up for sale, she becomes determined to find a way to save it in this multigenerational story perfect for fans of My Papi Has a Motorcycle. Gabi knows that Papi’s lowrider, Pico Nights, is more than a car. It’s … Read more
Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Backyard Stew. It can happen anywhere…before you know it, you are BORED! But being bored is the BEST place to start in this fun, interactive adventure that encourages kids to explore the natural world and find ingredients for their very own Backyard Stew. As they tap the tops of wild strawberries, wiggle … Read more
Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Jack of Set Sail for School. Ahoy! Jack is off to school, but his school is no ordinary one! From waking up in his hammock to learning his A, B… Arrrs! every moment of Jack’s day is full of pirate-y fun and surprises. With rollicking verses and clever, pirate-themed … Read more
Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Ted of Tidy Ted Meets Jess the Mess. A story about embracing differences and finding friendship in unexpected places. For children ages 4 years and up, who might find that letting go and loosening up can lead to wonderful discoveries. Ted loves order. He likes to arrange his things in … Read more
Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Frankenstein of Monster Manners A to Z. Invited to your first Monster Bash and shaky on what to expect? Have no fear! From A to Z (Aliens to Zombies), monsters have had millennia to master good manners. Ogres don’t spread germs, vampires never bite, and werewolves follow rules! As … Read more
Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Owen of Cellphoneitis. When Owen gets a cellphone for his birthday, he excitedly texts his friends! But soon, his new phone starts causing isolation and unintended consequences. It becomes obvious to everyone around him: Owen’s got a bad case of Cellphoneitis! Cellphoneitis Author: Michelle S. Kennedy Illustrator: Bonnie Bright Publisher: Little Bright … Read more