Summer Reading Bingo
Sometimes in the summer, it's easy to forget about reading. There's sleeping in and lazy days. There's parks to visit and swimming to do. There's travel to camps and family time. And, of course, for many kiddos around the country,
GOOD NIGHT, FIREFLIES COVER REVEAL!
The second half of 2019 is going to be a colorful (and busy) one for us at Little Lamb Books! We are blessed to share the beautiful cover of Good Night, Fireflies, the debut picture book by Janet L. Christensen
Gracie Lou Wants A Zoo Cover Reveal!
We are super excited to share there the second picture book from award-winning author Shelly Roark is titled Gracie Lou Wants A Zoo and we have a cover! WAHOOOOO! Beautifully illustrated by Simone Krüger, who illustrated six-time award winning picture book
Welcome Our New Author-Debbie Spence!
After being closed to new submissions for three months (!), we at Little Lamb Books are excited to share the wonderful news that we have signed several new authors to our roster for 2019! Today, we are thrilled to introduce
C is for Christmas Book Discussion Questions (Day 7)
We know that the days leading up to Christmas as well as the last few weeks of school before the Christmas break can be tough for kids and teachers and, yes, even parents. There are lots of distractions and busyness
C IS FOR CHRISTMAS WORD SEARCH (DAY 6)
On the 6th Day of C is for Christmas, the Little Lamb Books team gave to you
C IS FOR CHRISTMAS LETTER TO SANTA (DAY 5)
It’s Day 5 of our 12 Days of C is for Christmas, and since there's only 14 days left (!!!) until the big day, we thought it's time to share our Letter to Santa. Who doesn't love writing their wish
In Our Notes…Illustrator Louise Hargreaves
We have been sharing quite a bit about our holiday picture book C is for Christmas and Michelle Medlock Adams, the book's fabulous author, but we wanted to take some time today to introduce you to the amazingly talented illustrator
C is for Christmas Fill-in-the-Blank Printable (Day 3)
It's Day 3 of our 12 Days of C is for Christmas! So far we've offered you an Advent calendar full of family activities and a brand new holiday playlist via Spotify (it's really good!). Next up, we're offering a Fill-in-the-Blank
Release Day: C is for Christmas
We are delighted to announce the release of the our very first holiday picture book for children called C is for Christmas* by award-winning and bestselling author Michelle Medlock Adams! A is for Angels, B is for Birthday, C is for Christmas! Celebrate
Pre-Order C is for Christmas Now!
Pre-ordering a new book is great, especially when it's for Christmas! When you pre-order and then it arrives on your doorstep as soon as the book releases, it's like receiving an early birthday present
Happy Birthday Jason C. Joyner!
Happy Birthday to Jason C. Joyner, author of the young adult novel, Launch, Rise of the Anointed Book 1! Here's Five Fun Facts about Jason: He has a black cat named Anakin. He has TWO Bachelor Degrees. He loves Hot Tea-Early
Top 5 Ways To Spread the Love of the Books You Love
Guest Blog by Alyssa Roat, Intern When we fall in love with a book, our first instinct is to tell everyone about it. “You should read this!” But how often do we consider the authors behind the book? Maybe we wait anxiously
Brand New YA Trilogy: Launch Release Day
Hello Little Lamb Books Followers! We are thrilled to announce the release of the our highly anticipated young adult novel, LAUNCH, the first in the Rise of the Anointed trilogy by debut author Jason C. Joyner! You are the generation that will
Welcome Our New Author-Darlo Gemeinhardt!
Today is a very special day because today I have the privilege to share with you some doggone lovely news. I am paws-itively delighted to introduce you to our newest Little Lamb Books family member
Two Time Benjamin Franklin 2018 Book Award Winner
We are thrilled to announce that our debut picture book, The Bubble Who Would Not POP! by author Shelly Roark and illustrated by Simone Krüger was honored by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) with two Benjamin Franklin Book Awards on
12 Quotes About Books For Readers
Happy World Book Day 2018! There are so many things we love about books
Launch Cover Reveal
Are you a young adult guy or girl searching for a story that will take you into a new world just a bit different than your own? Are you a librarian, teacher or parent looking for a young adult book that
Teeny Sweeney and the Mustache Cash is Available Now!
Teeny Sweeney and the Mustache Cash, written by author Amberly Kristen Clowe and illustrated by Janet Samuel, is the first book in our brand new chapter book series and introduces Teeny Sweeney, a young girl with a penchant for playfulness and shenanigans that
Behind the Scenes with Little Lamb Books at the Great Homeschool Convention 2018
The Great Homeschool Convention hosts five regional education events every year, including in Texas. They offer parents who choose to homeschool their children amazing guest speakers, a variety of classes on parenting and homeschooling topics, and an exhibit hall full
Welcome Our New Author-Michelle Medlock Adams!
When Little Lamb Books began the search in 2016 for authors to add to our roster, we began praying daily that God would lead us to men and women that loved the Lord, understood our goals, believed in our mission,
In Our Notes…Illustrator Janet Samuel
Illustrations expand our world as a story evolves through the author's words, and we love the illustrators who bring our titles to life. Whether through watercolors, pencil sketches, or digital renderings, we work with some of the most talented artists
Teeny Sweeney Cover Reveal
Today is Cover Reveal day for our debut chapter book Teeny Sweeney and the Mustache Cash! We are super excited to finally be able to share with you more about this delightful first in a series by Amberly Kristen Clowe and
4 Things To Do When Your Release Date Is Delayed
"The hurrier I go, the behinder I get." -The White Rabbit Ever feel like you've fallen down the rabbit hole and become The White Rabbit from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland? Moving fast, but still sometimes late? We were told this sometimes happens,
Welcome Our New Author-Krissy Clowe!
When we hosted our #FaithPitch event in February this year, we invited all agents and editors who have an interest in faith-based fiction across the industry to join us. We also were hopeful that a variety of writers with completed,
February 2017 Reading List
Well, February blew in and blew out in a matter of 28 days, and I was only able to meet half my reading goal for the month. As I mentioned in my first reading post here, I’m challenging myself to
Top 15 Classic KidLit Characters
As I browsed through my daughter's book pile for a bedtime story recently, I was amused at the variety of titles that we have collected. From stories about princesses and magical castles to stories about characters who overcome obstacles by
January 2017 Reading List
Hello Everyone! Can you believe it's February already?! Each year I challenge myself to read as many books as I can. Some years I compete with my friends (Hi Sherri!). Some years I just give myself a number to reach before
Welcome Our New Author: Shelly Roark!
Sometimes you just know. Maybe it's because the hair on the back of your neck stands up. Maybe it's because reading the story out loud gives you goosebumps. Maybe it's because you get to the end and have to read it again. Maybe it's
Giving Thanks: Books (Day #3)
Today, I am thankful for books
Top 10 Tips for Book Submission
Okay, so you’ve been checking out the Little Lamb Books website, and you’ve started following us on Facebook and Twitter. You think you have a great idea for a middle grade or young adult novel, and you want to submit
For the Love
Hello Readers! Along with many other inspirational bloggers, I am super excited to be a part of Jen Hatmaker's "For the Love" Blog Tour! I pre-ordered my copy of her book way back in June (okay, June was only 2
Top 20 Tuesday
Since we started our Top Book List with the 19th century, we thought it made just a smidge of sense to keep going and move into the 20th century. So, here is our list of favorite kids classics from the
Top 10 List Begins
Are you an avid reader? We are! So much so that we actually have a contest going to see who can read the most books by the end of the year. Of course, this also means we have quite a
The Start Of It All
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” John 10:27 Have you ever felt like you had to step out on a thin branch in order to take flight? This is the feeling I’ve had since