I have a love/hate relationship with social media. It’s a big time suck for me, but I love all the new discoveries that I make and connecting with so many great people. One of my favorite places to hang out is on Instagram especially for book recommendations.
Picture Book of the Day has returned for another season on Instagram! Each day (Monday-Friday), a great team of bookstagramers shares an awesome picture book you will want to check out.
There are over 20ish talented bookstagrammer who pick the best of the best picture books to share with you daily. Today, I thought I’d share a behind the scenes look at this year’s Picture Book of the Day team and introduce you to the 20+ talented bloggers who make this project happen!
Plus they each share their favorite children’s book read aloud and a read aloud tip!
First, a little history lesson…. Picture Book of the Day was created by Bethany from No Twiddle Twaddle. Not only did she come up with the idea but, she also assembled a great group of people to work together on the project. Bethany asked me to take over for her and I was thrilled to carry the torch. Each day, a different bookstagrammer selects a high-quality picture book to showcase.
So, who are these great bloggers involved in the project? Let’s meet each of them!
Behind the Books for Kids at Picture Book of the Day
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The Bookstagrammers
Mary Catherine from Fun-a-Day
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Favorite Book of 2020
Too many choices! In terms of a new 2020 book, I rather like Jessica Hische’s Tomorrow I’ll Be Kind. I love the idea of teaching kids tomorrow is a new day to be a better person.
Favorite Resource on Site
Alphabet Books for Preschoolers—>See it.
Lis from Mrs. Chavez Reads
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Favorite Book of 2020
Your Name Is A Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
I love this book because it will help teacher honor their students and families by learning to say their names correctly! I had a difficult last name growing up and my oldest daughter has a hard to pronounce name. It speaks to me for my students, my daughter and myself.
Saranya & Ishaan from Toddlers Who Read
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Jazmin from Jazming007
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Favorite Book of 2020
Margot and the Moon Landing by A.C. Fitzpatrick reminds me of the importance of REALLY listening to what children have to say.
Favorite Resource on Site
The Bear’s Garden—>See it.
Leanna blogs at All Done Monkey
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Favorite Book of 2020
Your Name Is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow – It’s an #OwnVoice book about appreciating your culture and uniqueness. It really speaks to the moment that we’re living in right now.
Favorite Resource on Site
Black Girl Magic Books—>See it.
Johana of Mama Tortuga
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Favorite Book of 2020
This is hard to answer!! So far my family is enjoying reading together the book Shuri, The Black Panther Novel by Nic Stone! We love out of the mainstream characters and this is a fun read!
Favorite Resource on Site
Peaceful Piggy Meditation—>See it.
Alicia from Story Baskets
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Favorite Book of 2020
Wendell the Narwhal by Emily Dove published 2016 Simply written but illustrations help support the story and allow for great discussion even with young kids. Great book about fitting in with our own talents.
Lettice from Bookish Blair
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Favorite Book of 2020
My favorite book from 2020 is The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson. I love the book because it highlights the importance of finding your voice and speaking your truth.
Jacquie from Edventures With Kids
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Favorite Book of 2020
The Little Blue Cottage by Jordan Kelly. It’s just gorgeous with illustrations that remind me of classic stories I read as a child. Plus, I’ve always wanted to live in a house by the sea; this story is exactly how I imagine it would life would be there.
Favorite Resource on Site
Books About Forest Animals and Wildlife—>See it.
Then, there is me- Jodie from Growing Book by Book.
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Favorite Book of 2020
I was going to choose Your Name is a Song but so many have mentioned the book on this list that I’m going to go with I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James. See more of my 2020 favorites HERE.
Favorite Resource on Site
My list of over 150 books makes it easy to find what you need.—>See the Book Lists for Kids
MaryAnne from Great Family Reads
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Favorite Book of 2020
Freedom Over Me by Ashley Bryan – an important and beautifully illustrated read.
Favorite Resource on Site
Best Board Books for Babies—>See it.
Trisha from Inspiration Laboratories
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Favorite Book of 2020
Your Name Is a Song by Jamilah Thompson-Bigelow showcases the importance of recognizing individuals for who they are and illustrates how getting the “little” details, like a name, correct really matters.
Favorite Resource on Site
Attracting Fireflies—>See it.
Frances and Leanna from Multicultural Kid Blogs
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Favorite Book of 2020
Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi – these are the issues on my mind now, and what we need to be talking about with our kids.
Favorite Resource on Site
Love for Self Through Books—>See it.
Megan from I Have a Book for That
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Favorite Book of 2020
The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi
Favorite Resource on Site
All The Way to the Top—>See it.
Kali from For the Love of Spanish
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Favorite Book of 2020
Gosh, I don’t look at publishing dates but I read A Tale of Two Beasts this year and really loved how it helps kids see that the same story always has two different sides. 🙂
Favorite Resource on Site
Spanish Picture Books About Loving Who You Are—>See it.
Erin from My Storytime Corner
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Favorite Book of 2020
Such a tough question. My favorite book from 2020 this week is JULES VS THE OCEAN. I love the everyday childhood moment that is so relatable. I love the illustrations. And I love the relationship between the sisters.
Favorite Resource on Site
Summer Picture Books for Preschoolers—>See it here.
Leigh from What We Read Together
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Favorite Book of 2020
The Incredible Hotel by Kate Davies. I went to culinary school for baking and pastries so I just love this one. Plus the illustrations are gorgeous!
Rosemary at LibraryMom
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Favorite Book of 2020
Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry. The gorgeous illustrations are perfectly paired with the playful text that provides a whimsical feeling to this sweet tale of intergenerational friendship.
Favorite Resource on Site
Swashby and the Sea—>See it
Claire from The Ladybirds’ Adventures
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Meaghan from Little Bee Book Club
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Favorite Book of 2020
So hard to choose one! Current faves are Jabari Jumps, The Little Blue Cottage, and Boats Will Float.
Favorite Resource on Site
The Hike—>See it.
So follow us on Instagram and enjoy discovering great books to read with your kids!
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Bethany | BIracial bookworms says
You have so many Of my favorite iNsta bibliophiles LiSted here, as well as a few new ones thst i am following now! Thanks for incLuding me in this amazing round up! Cheers to all the amazing childrens book activists who are so deficated to quality and diverse literature!
Jodie Rodriguez says
So glad to have you joining us.
valarie says
such great pool of awesomeness! Some familiar names, some new ones to check out. Thanks for sharing!
RemeiGG says
Thanks for the list! There were some that I didn’t know and I’m so happy you shared them!
Thanks!
Jodie Rodriguez says
I hope you enjoy following everyone!