Children's Events

Storytime Takeover with Jacki Kellum and The Donkey's Song

Children will experience the first Christmas through new eyes in this heart-tugging story of the Nativity, told by the gentle but determined donkey that carried Jesus's parents to Bethlehem. It's a perfect Christmas gift book for snuggling up and sharing.

The Donkey's Song: A Christmas Nativity Story By Jacki Kellum, Sydney Hanson (Illustrator) Cover Image

The Donkey's Song: A Christmas Nativity Story (Hardcover)

By Jacki Kellum, Sydney Hanson (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593375051
Availability: Usually Arrives in Store in 1-5 Days
Published: Doubleday Books for Young Readers - October 18th, 2022

Children will experience the first Christmas through new eyes in this heart-tugging story of the Nativity, told by the gentle but determined donkey that carried Jesus's parents to Bethlehem. It's a perfect Christmas gift book for snuggling up and sharing.

Sleepy but strong, I clip-clopped along
to rest in a stable with straw.

Children's Book Festival Meet & Greet: Rajani LaRocca

In partnership with the Lafayette County Literacy Council  and the Junior Auxiliary of Oxford, Square Books Jr. is delighted to host Rajani LaRocca, the 2022 Children's Book Festival's featured author for a special Meet & Greet signing. Can't make it?

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Where Three Oceans Meet (Hardcover)

By Rajani LaRocca, Archana Sreenivasan (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781419741296
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Harry N. Abrams - August 24th, 2021

A child, mother, and grandmother travel all the way to the end of the earth in this picture book that celebrates multigenerational love—perfect for fans of Drawn Together and Alma.

“I want to see what’s at the end of the earth!”

Sejal, Mommy, and Pati travel together to the southern tip of India.

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Midsummer's Mayhem (Paperback)

By Rajani LaRocca
$8.99
ISBN: 9781499810646
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Yellow Jacket - May 4th, 2021

A Kirkus Best Book of 2019!
An Indies Introduce Selection for 2019!
An Indie Next Pick for Summer 2019!

"A delectable treat for food and literary connoisseurs alike." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

"What a wonderful, intriguing, and magical book. And wow, did it ever get my tastebuds going!

Seven Golden Rings: A Tale of Music and Math By Rajani Larocca, Archana Sreenivasan (Illustrator) Cover Image

Seven Golden Rings: A Tale of Music and Math (Hardcover)

By Rajani Larocca, Archana Sreenivasan (Illustrator)
$20.95
ISBN: 9781885008978
Availability: Usually Arrives in Store in 1-5 Days
Published: Lee & Low Books - October 27th, 2020

Skipping Stones Honor Award, Skipping Stones Magazine
Lasting Connection Title, Book Links

In this clever, convivial picture book, an Indian boy untangles a mathematical conundrum to win a place at the Rajah's court.

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I'll Go and Come Back (Hardcover)

By Rajani LaRocca, Sara Palacios (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781536207170
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Candlewick - March 29th, 2022

A tender, beautifully illustrated story about a girl in America and her grandmother in India, whose love stretches between languages and cultures—and across the world.

Red, White, and Whole: A Newbery Honor Award Winner By Rajani LaRocca Cover Image

Red, White, and Whole: A Newbery Honor Award Winner (Hardcover)

By Rajani LaRocca
$16.99
ISBN: 9780063047426
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Quill Tree Books - February 2nd, 2021

Newbery Honor Book! A heartbreakingly hopeful novel in verse about an Indian American girl whose life is turned upside down when her mother is diagnosed with leukemia.

My Little Golden Book About Kamala Harris By Rajani LaRocca, Ashley Evans (Illustrator) Cover Image

My Little Golden Book About Kamala Harris (Hardcover)

By Rajani LaRocca, Ashley Evans (Illustrator)
$5.99
ISBN: 9780593430224
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Golden Books - August 31st, 2021

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the first female Vice President Kamala Harris! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers!

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Much Ado About Baseball (Hardcover)

By Rajani LaRocca
$17.99
ISBN: 9781499811018
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Yellow Jacket - June 15th, 2021

"Much Ado About Baseball is the best children's book I've read in the past 10 years!" -Brad Thor, New York Times bestselling author of the Scot Harvath series

"A moving tale of baseball, magic, and former rivals who come together to solve a problem." -Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

In this companion novel to

Storytime Takeover: Erin Austen Abbott presents Family Field Trip

OUTDOOR STORYTIME! SEE YOU AT THE R.S.V.P. Plaza (next to Square Books Jr.)

Need ideas for Spring Break adventures? Join us for a special sensory-themed storytime presented by Erin Austen Abbott, author of Family Field Trip: Explore Art, Food, Music, and Nature with Kids. 

Can't make it? Reserve a signed copy here. Personalization available. 

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Family Field Trip: Explore Art, Food, Music, and Nature with Kids (Child Raising and Parenting Book, Montessori and World Schooling Book, Summer Vacation Guide) (Paperback)

By Erin Austen Abbott
$19.95
ISBN: 9781452174143
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Chronicle Books - April 7th, 2020

With more than 40 family-friendly cultural activities and adventures, Family Field Trip makes it easy to incorporate moments of learning and exploration into life with kids.

YA Virtual Event: Erin Craig in conversation with Elizabeth Lim & Victoria Lee for SMALL FAVORS

All Hallows Reading

 

Join YA "Sisters Grimm" Erin A. Craig, Elizabeth Lim, and Victoria Lee for a spooky panel celebrating Erin's latest novel Small Favors, a mesmerizing and chilling fairy-talesque novel about Ellerie Downing, a young woman in a small town with monsters lurking in the trees and dark desires hidden in the shadows.

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Small Favors (Hardcover)

By Erin A. Craig
$18.99
Email or call for price
ISBN: 9780593306741
Published: Delacorte Press - July 27th, 2021

Signed Bookplate Editions Available

STORYTIME TAKEOVER: Robin Preiss Glasser for Grand Jeté and Me

Fancy Nancy fans, rejoice!  Square Books Jr. is pleased to welcome illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser for a special storytime takeover celebrating the release of Grand Jeté and Me

Grand Jeté and Me: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids By Allegra Kent, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator) Cover Image

Grand Jeté and Me: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids (Hardcover)

By Allegra Kent, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062392022
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: HarperCollins - October 19th, 2021

This Christmas, join a young girl and her grandmother as they embark on a holiday adventure to see The Nutcracker together! Her grandmother, known as Grand Jeté, was once a prima ballerina and danced in The Nutcracker herself, and now she’s sharing the magic of this special ballet.

BONUS STORYTIME TAKEOVER: John Patrick Green & Dave Roman for InvestiGators: Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S.

Square Books Jr. is pleased to welcome John Patrick Green in conversation with Dave Roman for a special BONUS storytime takeover and drawing demo celebrating the release of InvestiGators: Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S., the latest chapter in the hilarious sewer-loving secret agent adventure series.

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InvestiGators: Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S. (Hardcover)

By John Patrick Green
$12.99
ISBN: 9781250220059
Availability: Usually Arrives in Store in 1-5 Days
Published: First Second - September 28th, 2021

Will InvestiGators Mango and RoboBrash be able to solve this next mystery in the hilarious adventure series perfect for fans of Dog Man?!

The InvestiGators’ new mission has our sewer-loving secret agents bugging out in InvestiGators: Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S, the latest chapter in the hilarious adventure series from John Patrick Green.

BONUS STORYTIME TAKEOVER: Susan Verde for I AM COURAGE

FRI-YAY! Miss Jill and Square Books Jr. are pleased to welcome Susan Verde for a bonus special storytime takeover in celebration of her her picture book I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience 

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I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience (I Am Books) (Hardcover)

By Susan Verde, Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781419746468
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Harry N. Abrams - September 7th, 2021

Encourage kids to find their inner strength with this companion to the New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love!

I move ahead one breath at a time.
I act with bravery.
I am courage.

When we picture someone brave, we might think they’re fearless; but real courage comes from feeling scared and facing w

STORYTIME TAKEOVER: Dan Yaccarino for THE LONGEST STORM

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The Longest Storm (Hardcover)

By Dan Yaccarino
$18.99
ISBN: 9781662650475
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: minedition - August 31st, 2021

A New York Times 2021 Best Children's Book

This heartwarming family story from acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino features a father and his kids who are stuck inside the house together — and figure out how to connect and overcome conflict.

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