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MAZEL TOV, BABY! is a sweet, rhyming picture book that is a must-have for any baby. Parents, grandparents, and any caregiver will love to share this with the little one in their lives.

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · 2d

TAKE 5 with DARA HENRY

MAZEL TOV, BABY! is a sweet, rhyming picture book that is a must-have for any baby. Parents, grandparents, and any caregiver will love to share this with the little one in their lives.

TAKE 5 with DARA HENRY

TAKE 5 with BROOKE HARTMAN

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations, Lisa, you win either a signed copy of HELP ME FIND MY HAMSTER! or a PB critique (less than 1000 words).

Brooke will reach out to arrange your prize! Thank you for supporting Brooke and my TAKE 5 Blog! @brookehartman.bsky.social
#booksky #kidlitsky #picturebooksky #authorsky

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · 7d

3 days left to enter!!! You don’t want to miss out on this amazing interview with Brooke Hartman & generous giveaway! #booksky #kidlitsky #teachersky #parentsky #authorsky

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · 9d

Giveaway! TAKE 5 with the incredible author, Brooke Hartman, and her new #picturebook, HELP ME FIND MY HAMSTER!

Enter to win a signed copy of her book or a PB critique. To enter: like and comment!
Winner announced Fri.
#kidlit #teachers #parents #librarians #booksky #homeschool #kidlitsky

Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · 9d

TAKE 5 with BROOKE HARTMAN

Prepare to laugh along as clues to the narrator’s missing furry friend reveal ever larger and wilder creatures in this surprising story that encourages readers to stretch their imagination, make predictions, and always expect the unexpected.

Prepare to laugh along as clues to the narrator’s missing furry friend reveal ever larger and wilder creatures in this surprising story that encourages readers to stretch their imagination, make predictions, and always expect the unexpected.

TAKE 5 with BROOKE HARTMAN

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · 9d

TAKE 5 with BROOKE HARTMAN

Prepare to laugh along as clues to the narrator’s missing furry friend reveal ever larger and wilder creatures in this surprising story that encourages readers to stretch their imagination, make predictions, and always expect the unexpected.

Prepare to laugh along as clues to the narrator’s missing furry friend reveal ever larger and wilder creatures in this surprising story that encourages readers to stretch their imagination, make predictions, and always expect the unexpected.

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · 12d

Blast off! If you’re not following me on Instagram- why not? I make a fool out of myself daily to share new picture books! It’s fun - hop on and enjoy the ride!! #kidlit #picturebooks #booksky #kidlitsky www.instagram.com/reel/DPCGk-z...

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · 12d

Find out why I’m a bird today! Check out the new picture book I recommend on my Instagram!! #booksky #kidlitsky www.instagram.com/reel/DPEeISE...

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · Sep 8

Check out my Instagram - today I’m a hedgehog! Find out why! #booksky #kidlitsky www.instagram.com/reel/DOWHgoU...

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TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · Sep 5

If your soul feels heavy today, this promise is for you. Take a deep breath--peace is closer than you think.

#HopeForToday #PeaceAndStrength #GentleFaith #DailyEncouragement

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · Sep 3

Come check out my Instagram page where I often look like a goof! At booksbw on Instagram!
#kidlit #picturebooks #bookblogger #booksky

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · Aug 29

And the winner of Elizabeth Brown's picture book biography, THE WORLD ENTIRE, is...

DESTINY LOVE LAWYER!!!!!

Congratulations! Elizabeth will reach out and arrange your prize. Thanks for supporting TAKE 5 and Elizabeth!

#giveawaywinner #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebook #booksky

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · Aug 28

TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN beckywalkerbooks.com/2025/08/25/t...
Everyone has heard of Schindler’s List, but few are familiar with Aristides de Sousa Mendes, who saved thousands during WWII. Check out my TAKE 5 Interview with Elizabeth Brown.

Book Giveaway: Like, comment, and follow-easy!
#booksky

Everyone has heard of Schindler’s list-but few have heard of Aristides de Sousa Mendes-a Portuguese diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of fleeing refugees during World War II and whose story…

TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thank you for sharing! ❤️

Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · Aug 25

TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN beckywalkerbooks.com/2025/08/25/t...

TAKE 5 Interview with #author Elizabeth Brown about her #nonfiction #picturebook, THE WORLD ENTIRE.

Giveaway: A signed book!

To enter:
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Comment on the blog=bonus entry (subscribe & get a free tote!)
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Everyone has heard of Schindler’s list-but few have heard of Aristides de Sousa Mendes-a Portuguese diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of fleeing refugees during World War II and whose story…

TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · Aug 25

TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN

Everyone has heard of Schindler’s list-but few have heard of Aristides de Sousa Mendes-a Portuguese diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of fleeing refugees during World War II and whose story is only starting to be better known.

Everyone has heard of Schindler’s list-but few have heard of Aristides de Sousa Mendes-a Portuguese diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of fleeing refugees during World War II and whose story is only starting to be better known.

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · Aug 23

Bye, Maine! You’ll be missed! #booksky www.instagram.com/reel/DNsudzd...

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TAKE 5 with CHRISTINA SHAWN

Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · Aug 20

Thank you, Carolyn! ❤️

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · Aug 20

I’m so honored to be featured in @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social blog about writing with chronic illness! Check it out! #booksky

Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · Aug 20

I'm so excited that #KidLit Author @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social stopped by my blog today to talk about "breaking the silence" of her own battle with #chronicillness.

Check it out: writingwhileimpaired.substack.com/p/breaking-t...

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · Aug 15

Congratulations, @lizziebrooks.bsky.social , you are the winner of an Ask Me Anything Zoom with Christina Shawn!

Thanks for supporting Christina and my TAKE 5 Interviews! Christina will be reaching out to set up your prize. Thank you, @christinashawn.bsky.social , for being on my blog!
#booksky

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · Aug 15

Congratulations, @lizziebrooks.bsky.social , you are the winner of an Ask Me Anything Zoom with Christina Shawn!

Thanks for supporting Christina and my TAKE 5 Interviews! Christina will be reaching out to set up your prize. Thank you, @christinashawn.bsky.social , for being on my blog!
#booksky

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · Aug 14

beckywalkerbooks.com/2025/08/11/t...
Did you know that Christina Shawn worked for the Nat'l Park Service at Theodore Roosevelt’s house on Long Island? More fab facts in my TAKE5 Interview!

Giveaway: An AMA Zoom with Christina!
To enter:
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Follow @christinashawn.bsky.social
#booksky

Families grow and change, but what if you aren’t ready to welcome in a new parent, puppy, or baby sister? Change can be scary. But even a full heart has room to grow. At turns hilarious and heartwa…

TAKE 5 with CHRISTINA SHAWN

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · Aug 14

beckywalkerbooks.com/2025/08/11/t...
Did you know that Christina Shawn worked for the Nat'l Park Service at Theodore Roosevelt’s house on Long Island? More fab facts in my TAKE5 Interview!

Giveaway: An AMA Zoom with Christina!
To enter:
Like
Comment
Follow @christinashawn.bsky.social
#booksky

Families grow and change, but what if you aren’t ready to welcome in a new parent, puppy, or baby sister? Change can be scary. But even a full heart has room to grow. At turns hilarious and heartwa…