Julie Koon
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR
When her dad shaves his beard, what’s a daughter to do?! This charming, relatable picture book spotlights just how far a father will go to soothe his upset daughter.
From pillow fluff to spaghetti to cotton candy, Dad’ll do anything to get his beard back. Julie Koon’s adorable, kid-friendly art and rollicking rhyming text combine to make a perfect picture book pick for dads considering a shift in facial hair fashion. But on a deeper level, this book provides a road map for any caregiver gently guiding a child toward acceptance of the big and small changes life brings.
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Fed up with their wool being used for sensible clothing, the sheep on Mr. Mulligan's farm have different ideas, big, bright, rainbow-colored ideas. They decide to pursue their creative dreams and yarn bomb the farm: first the fence, then the farm equipment, even the animals, much to the dismay of Mr. Mulligan.
Coming Spring 2027
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.
"Engaging illustrations and text that honor the big emotions of young children will help them gain control and possibly master calm."
-School Library Journal
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"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
Breathe A Moonbeam- Abrams Appleseed, Spring 2028
The Boo-Boo Bandit- Abrams Appleseed, Fall 2028
