Julie Koon
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR
Coming April 28th, 2026!
Breathe in . . . and breathe out . . . with this unique, interactive board book that offers mindful breathing exercises and calming textures for children to trace with their fingers as they inhale and exhale. A wonderful playroom or classroom tool to help with big emotions little ones may not yet understand how to identify, describe, or regulate.
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A Junior Library Guild Gold Selection
"With vegetable-hued artwork that nods to folk art motifs and patchwork quilts, ... Willadeene’s farm becomes a treasured city oasis, in which neighbors gather and community flourishes."
-Publishers Weekly
"This punchy text that highlights one woman's perseverance, as well as the goodwill of her neighbors, is charmingly complemented by illustrations with a modernized primitive feel...A satisfying story that also could be useful for discussions about our need for natural spaces or about what community means."
-School Library Journal
"The townspeople love Willadeene's fresh, delicious vegetables, and she becomes a valued part of the community...Urban farms are appreciated in many cities, and Willadeene is an admirable advocate for the movement."
-Booklist
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Sometimes things are really tough. It's just too hard, you've had enough. Grumble, rumble, bump, and roar, The Struggle Bus is at your door. This is a must-have picture book for any reader struggling with new experiences and figuring out how to manage emotions. Debut author-illustrator Julie Koon delivers a lighthearted and relatable picture book about facing challenges as you grow up.
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COMING SOON
Yarn the Farm - Reycraft Books, Summer 2026
Dad's Beard Disappeared - Abrams Appleseed, Spring 2027
Breathealong Book 2- Abrams Appleseed, Spring 2028