E238: Finding Joy & Safety: TODAY WE’LL BE EATEN by Alan Barillaro

Happy Monday!I absolutely, positively cannot wait to share TODAY WE’LL BE EATEN by Alan Barillaro with you. It’s the picture book that I needed in this very moment and I know it will resonate first with all of the adults who find it and then with the children they share it with. Plus, I’ve got three new releases you won’t want to miss!StephanieBook Birthdays and Other Book Reviews🎈🎁📖🎂📚🎉Here are the newly released books that have made their way to me along with other books that I have read and reviewed:🎉MAUD AND THE VERY EVENTFUL WEEK by Lisa Anchin (Amazon / Bookshop)Who knew I’d fall in love with an adorable little vampire named Maud?! In this early chapter book, we follow Maud through a week of ever-so-gently-spooky adventures in this charming story with the most delightful illustrations. 🎉SCRITCH! SCRATCH! by by Teri Sloat (Amazon / Bookshop)Are you ready for a bit of early Halloween fun? This GORGEOUS book gives readers a “safe scare” with a rhyming picture book about a group of kids outrunning a witch’s itchy spell, perfect for little ones looking for a dose of extra-eerie fun! I was mesmerized by the color palette in this one!🎉MY CROWN IS GOOD by Sydney Hart (Amazon / Bookshop)This indie-published picture book encourages young readers to embrace their natural hair, build confidence, and understand that they are wonderfully made.E238: Finding Joy & Safety: TODAY WE’LL BE EATEN by Alan BarillaroOn this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Alan Barillaro about his picture book debut: TODAY WE’LL BE EATEN.This book is a beautiful, timeless tale of friendship and resilience that follows Ladybug and Dragonfly as they navigate a storm and discover unexpected joy and friendship. It’s a picture book for every reader of every age. Come listen as we talk about the fear and insecurity that kept him from writing children’s books earlier, the way he allows emotion to drive his artistic process on the page and how he juggles multiple projects to keep his creativity high.Here is the book featured in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!TODAY WE’LL BE EATEN by Alan Barillaro (Amazon / Bookshop)Here’s where you can find Alan online: Website: https://www.alanbarillaro.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alan.barillaro/ I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!KidLit love is multiplied when it’s shared! 🩷Here are some free ways to support this newsletter and spread my love of chilren’’s literature far and wide:🩷 Like and comment on this post so we can connect!🔄 Restack and add your favorite nugget from the podcast.📷 Take a screenshot of your favorite part and text it to a kidlit friend.💌 Forward this email to a fellow kidlit colleague so they can join the book love too!⌨️ Refer a friend and earn prizes….including courses and coaching sessions with me!Thanks for reading the KidLit Love newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kidlitlove.substack.com