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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · 4d

Happy pub day! Please help us welcome these shimmering Rainbow Fish titles to the world today. 🐠

Available where books are sold!

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · 5d

¡Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Latine!

Thank you to the Children's Book Council for featuring us in their Hispanic Heritage Month Showcase. Check our titles and more out with the link below!

www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lis...

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · 10d

"The Rainbow Fish" was including in The New York Times list of "52 Great Books for Toddlers." Don't miss this beautifully curated list of classics and modern stories for young readers!

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/b...

52 Great Books for Toddlers

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · 11d

Happy pub day to "Buzz! Boom! Bang!" by @benjamingottwald.bsky.social! 🥳 This wordless picture book invites readers to make ALL the sounds. Watch Benjamin bring his book to life with playful sound effects. Can you buzz, boom, and bang along? Available wherever books are sold!

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · 22d

Congratulations to our artists whose work has been selected for the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show!

Hannah Brückner, for “Mayhem at the Museum”
Martina Stuhlberger, for “9 Little People”
Torben Kuhlmann, for “Earhart”
Jessica Meserve, for “The Best Daddy of All"

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · 23d

NorthSouth and @slj.com are proud to present a free virtual classroom visit with Marcus Pfister, internationally bestselling creator of "The Rainbow Fish!" Don't miss out, bring an author into your school for free!

🌈 🐟 Register today! →https://tinyurl.com/2ecca3f5

#therainbowfish #authorevents

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · 26d

Don't miss this interview (featuring original sketches) with Hannah Brückner, author of MAYHEM AT THE MUSEUM on @jenanbenton.bsky.social blog Simply 7:
jenabenton.com/2025/09/03/s...

Simply 7 with Hannah Bruckner & sketches: MAYHEM AT THE MUSEUM

Have you ever felt like the world was falling down around your ears and you had failed? What did you do?

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · Sep 2

Happy pub day! 🥳

"Lizzy Longlegs" by Kai Lüftner, illus. by Wiebke Rauers, trans. by Tim Mohr.

"9 Little People" by Regina Feldmann, illus. by Martina Stuhlberger.

"9 pequeñas personas" trans. by María José Ferrada & Silke Kleemann.

Available wherever books are sold! 🎵📚

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · Aug 25

✨ "9 pequeñas personas únicas y diversas. 9 pequeñas personas ricas a su manera.”

This heartwarming celebration of friendship and individuality is now available on NetGalley: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book....

Out Sep 2nd!

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Eric Carpenter @ericcarpenter.bsky.social · Aug 14

This book! Get it for your classroom, get it for your library. Get it for your house. I promise you'll never have a more fun and energetic (and loud) read aloud. @northsouthbooks.bsky.social

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · Aug 7

NEW DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 📚🎉

We're thrilled to announce that editorial director, Alisha Niehaus Berger, has acquired world rights to “Welcome, Uncle Nowruz!” by the talented author-illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh (“Rumi—Poet of Joy and Love”).

Coming Spring 2026!

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · Aug 4

What has Rainbow Fish been up to this summer? 🏖️

From cozy library reading sessions, soaking up the sun at the beach, and just plain enjoying a good libro— Rainbow Fish is having the ultimate summer!

What have you been up to this summer?

#rainbowfishsummer #summerreading #kidlit #storytime

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Judy Bradbury #KidlitAuthor @judybradbury.bsky.social · Jul 28

9 LITTLE PEOPLE by @reginafeldmann.bsky.social illus by @lamartinaart.bsky.social is a sweet rhyming counting book centered on joy, love, community, and commonality. Rec read-aloud Pre-K—K. @northsouthbooks.bsky.social #KidLit 📚 👍 #EduSky 🍎 #Libsky

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · Jul 23

When a little bird startles Yuri into bumping a brachiosaurus skeleton, it seems like una catástrofe! But Yuri remembers: respira profundamente y pide ayuda...🦕

Read an advanced reader's copy of "Alboroto en el museo" to find out what happens next!
#spanish#kidlit

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · Jul 22

"From dew-to-rain-to-thunder—you are still you."

A sweet story about the water cycle and friendship. Perfect for summer days when adventure is building in the clouds!

"Little Cloud's Big Dream" by Ixtzel Arreola illustrated by @martinaliebig.bsky.social

#SummerReading#PictureBooks#Kidlit

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Martina Stuhlberger @lamartinaart.bsky.social · Jul 21

Wohooo, our "9 Little People" made it onto the World Illustration Awards Shortlist ✨
Many thanks to the judges, I‘m so thrilled!

#kidlit #kidlitart

@northsouthbooks.bsky.social @nordsued.bsky.social @reginafeldmann.bsky.social

A group of diverse children spending time in a colorful museum with artsy installations, where you can touch and interact with every piece of the exhibition.

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · Jul 14

Yesterday was Rubik Day, celebrating the inventor of the Rubik's cube, Ernö Rubik, and his contribution to mathematics and puzzles with his enigmatic cube!

Want some insight into the mystery and wonder of the magic cube? Check out "Me & the Magic Cube" coming soon.

#rubikscube #rubikday

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · Jul 10

How are YOU relaxing at the end of a long week? With a book, perhaps?

Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · Jul 9

And relax…#torbenkuhlmann
Love his books so much. @northsouthbooks.bsky.social

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · Jul 10

What incredible energy at ALA in Philly! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, attended our events, and previewed our books! You are now members of the NorthSouth family.

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago next year for the 150th anniversary of the ALA!

#ALAAC25

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thank you Karl! Looks relaxing to us!

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · Jul 8

Head over to NetGalley to read "9 Little People" early! 📚✨
This title is part of #CampNetGalley –perfect for earning your badge.

@netgalley.bsky.social ky.social @reginafeldmann.bsky.social @lamartinaart.bsky.social rt.bsky.social

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9 Little People

NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies to book advocates and industry professionals. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley comm...

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · Jul 7

What happens when a visit to the dinosaur museum gets overwhelming? 🦕

"Mayhem at the Museum" by Hannah Brückner, trans by Laura Watkinson shows that even the biggest disasters can lead to the most magnificent solutions!

Available Sep 23, 2025!

NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · Jun 24

We're heading to Philadelphia for the 2025 annual ALA Conference! ✨We can't wait to connect with you all. Drop a 👋 if you're attending. Check out our events below! #ALAAC25 #ALSC @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · Jun 24

🔊 Ready to make some NOISE? Our book trailer for “Buzz! Boom! Bang!” is live on KidLit TV! This wordless wonder will have you giggling, roaring, and going "pffffft!”

“Buzz! Boom! Bang!: The Book of Sounds” by Benjamin Gottwald is out on September 30th.

www.kidlit.tv/2025/06/feat...

Featured Book Trailer BUZZ! BOOM! BANG! - KidLit TV

KidLit TV is honored to feature the book trailer for BUZZ! BOOM! BANG! Written and Illustrated by Benjamin Gottwald ABOUT... Read more »

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NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social · Jun 23

Did you know this is the tenth book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series? 🌊

"Rainbow Fish and the Great Escape" is a thrilling story about ocean conservation & teamwork! Are you on #NetGalley? DM us for auto-access! 🐠
#rainbowfish #kidlit