Tag: Tundra Books

November 12, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Cover Reveal Q&A: TOAD ON THE GO by Jashar Awan

Toad on the Go, the sequel to the Geisel Honor-winning Towed by Toad, comes out on June 16, 2026. Today, we have a first look at the cover. But before the big reveal, I wanted to talk with author/illustrator Jashar Awan about how the book was made. Travis: What was the inspiration for Toad on […]

September 29, 2025 by Travis Jonker

10 to Note: Fall Preview 2025

Don’t mind me, I’m just looking through 2148 books publishing in September, October, and November, and picking out the ten books I’m most looking forward to this fall. Picture Books A Snow Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead, illustrated by Erin E. Stead September 30 | Roaring Brook Press (Macmillan) | Grades PreK-1 […]

October 23, 2024 by Travis Jonker

Cover Reveal Q&A: Drawing Is . . . with Illustoria Editorial Director Elizabeth Haidle

Revealing the cover for Drawing Is . . . by Elizabeth Haidle!

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10 to Note: Fall Preview 2024

October 22, 2024 by Travis Jonker

Before all the leaves fall off the trees here in Michigan, I want to share ten books publishing in September, October, and November that I’m looking out for. Picture Books Pig Town Party by Lian Cho HarperCollins | October 29 | Grades K-2 A girl receives an invitation to a mysterious party. Great way to […]

Exclusive Cover Reveal: WE ARE DEFINITELY HUMAN by X. Fang

January 2, 2024 by Travis Jonker

A cover reveal Q&A for X. Fang's upcoming picture book.

Exclusive Cover Reveal: PLOOF by Ben Clanton and Andy Chou Musser

March 1, 2023 by Travis Jonker

A first look at PLOOF by Ben Clanton and Andy Chou Musser

Exclusive Cover Reveal: Narwhal & Jelly Board Books by Ben Clanton

August 10, 2020 by Travis Jonker

A first look at the upcoming Narwhal and Jelly board books by Ben Clanton.

2015 Preview Interview: Tundra Books

March 10, 2015 by Travis Jonker

My thinly veiled plot to gain Canadian citizenship via children’s literature preview interviews continues today as I chat with Tundra Books editorial director Tara Walker about the latest from the Toronto-based publisher. Travis: Greetings from Michigan! Tara Walker: Hello, hello from balmy Toronto! We get super excited when the temperature reaches 20°F (-6°C) these days. […]

Nonfiction Monday: The Fly by Elise Gravel

May 19, 2014 by Travis Jonker

The Fly (Disgusting Critters series) By Elise Gravel Tundra Books ISBN: 9781770496361 $10.99 Grades K-3 Out Now Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library I am, if nothing else, on the lookout for books that will be engaging to kids. There’s plenty of nonfiction out there that does the job admirably – providing information […]