“Legitimate children’s book authors”—that is, those who won a publishing contract through finely-honed craft and dogged persistence—have nothing but scorn for picture books with celebrity names on them. It’s a scorn tinged with envy, because all the celebs had to do (we imagine) is scribble a few pages of text and stick their name on… The post Celebrity Picture Books that Aren’t Bad, by B.J. Novak, Julie Andrews, Emma Thompson, and Spike Lee appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Bibsy Cross, an irrepressible third-grader, and Sweet Pea, a hound with a nose for mystery, are the loveable protagonists of two new series for early readers. The post New Chapter Book Series: Bibsy Cross and Detective Sweet Pea appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Two children living on a Greek island discover a sealed clay pot containing two scrolls and a book. A treasure hunt, a ship, special coins, and a repentant prodigal form the frame tale for The Treasure. The Treasure by Marty Machowski, illustrated by Flavia Sorrentino. New Growth Press, 2023. 256 pages. Two children living on… The post The Treasure by Marty Machowski appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Wander Lost features hidden worlds within a variety of board games, and twin brothers launched on a desperate rescue mission. The post Wander Lost by Laura Martin appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

A neurodivergent tween finds friends and makes an amazing discovery at summer camp. The Secret Language of Birds, Lynne Kelly, Delacorte Press, 2024. 240 Pages Nina loves birds. People though? And camp? That doesn’t sound very fun. But when Aunt Audrey, a camp director invites her to camp, Nina reluctantly accepts. At first she’s ready… The post The Secret Language of Birds by Lynne Kelly appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Evan Miller Is Waking Down is an interesting addition to the dystopian fiction landscape that is thought-provoking and clean. The post Evan Miller Is Waking Down by Jerel Law appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

And Then, Boom! features a winsome protagonist who suddenly finds himself abandoned. The post And Then, Boom! by Lisa Fipps appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

What could possibly entice Mercy Watson to wander away from home? And who will help Mr. and Mrs. Watson recover their beloved porcine pet? Mercy Watson is Missing! by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Chris Dusen, Candlewick, 2023. Page count. In the grand finale to the Tales of Deckawoo Drive series, which features not only the… The post *Mercy Watson is Missing! by Kate DiCamillo appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

An adopted boy comes to identify with an orphaned mockingbird With Just One Wing. The post With Just One Wing by Brenda Woods appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

A modern classic, Cry, the Beloved Country movingly illustrates how faith and culture intersect in Apartheid-era South Africa. The post *Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton appeared first on Redeemed Reader.