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February 4, 2022 by Betsy Bird

One Sky: An Aaron Becker Board Book Video Premiere

Sometimes a board book is so beautiful, only the loveliest of book trailers will suffice. Today we celebrate the upcoming publication of the latest from Aaron Becker.

September 25, 2021 by Betsy Bird

When Carrot Met Cookie: Book Trailer Premiere!

Like book trailers? Like googly eyes? Then, baby, you're going to love today's premiere from Erica Perl and Jonathan Fenske.

September 1, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Warrants a Discussion: David Wiesner Discusses His Carle Museum Exhibit

Multi-Caldecott Award winning creator David Wiesner gives me a rundown on the history of wordless picture books (worth an academic course right there) and the exhibit he curated with the Carle called Speechless: The Art of Wordless Picture Books.

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Book Trailer Reveal: Friends Forever by Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham

August 26, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Today I premiere the trailer for the latest book in the trilogy, Friends Forever. Coming out August 31st the book takes place when Shannon was in 8th grade and all the awfulness (and wonder) of middle school proceeds.

Trailer Reveal & Interview: A Peek at Derek Desierto’s ODDBIRD

May 13, 2021 by Betsy Bird

I discuss the new picture book Oddbird with its creator Derek Desierto and premiere the book trailer.

It’s Heeeeeere . . The Poultrygeist Trailer Premiere

April 16, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Is it already the Halloween season? It is not, and yet here we are considering the latest Pete Oswald/Eric Geron picture book, Poultrygeist. And why not? Roadkill doesn't take a holiday, after all.

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Book Trailer Reveal: No Pants! by Jacob Grant

March 23, 2021 by Betsy Bird

It's pantless picture book trailer premiere #2 this week! Jacob Grant brings us the story of a boy and his love of going pants free.

Book Trailer Reveal: Something’s Wrong! by Jory John and Erin Kraan

March 22, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Today, it is my infinite pleasure to help reveal the brand new book trailer for New York Times-bestselling author Jory John (The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, etc.) and illustrator Erin Kraan's brand new picture book Something’s Wrong! (on sale March 23).

International Video Day: I Wish by Toon Tellegen, ill. Ingrid Godon

March 5, 2021 by Betsy Bird

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World Premiere of “That’s My Piano, Sir!” (the video!)

February 24, 2021 by Betsy Bird

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