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Tag: Child's Play

February 8, 2026 by Betsy Bird

Publisher Spotlight Spring/Summer 2026 Preview (Part Two)

Today we're viewing books from Barefoot Books, Beetle Books, Child's Play, Cicada Books, and Creston Books. Quite the line-up!

October 7, 2025 by Betsy Bird

Myrick Marketing/Publisher Spotlight Publishing Preview: What On Earth, Albatros, Barefoot Books, Beetle Books, and Child’s Play (Summer/Fall 2025 & Winter 2026)(Part Six)

Yet another preview of books from small publishers! Today we examine sign language board books, Harriet Tubman's life told in poems, and so much more including (naturally) the robot revolution.

July 10, 2024 by Betsy Bird

Publisher Spotlight Preview: Fall/Winter 2024 – Berbay, Child’s Play & Cicada, Difference Engine, Ablaze, and Floris

So many small publishers are vying for your attention this fall/winter season. Which of the books presented today are going to be your favorites?

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