Feature Friday is a new series I’ll be running on Fridays. I have so many great books to tell you about, and they are piling up in my reading room. Unfortunately, there is not enough time in my day to share them all. I’m starting a new feature on my social media channels where I’ll share a quick video review of a few books, including children’s, middle-grade, young adult, or adult fiction and nonfiction.
Clicking the photo of the books or items will take you to their Amazon listing. I may receive a small commission if you purchase through any of my links. Thanks to Candlewick Press for the gifted copies.
YOUR PLACES
Three Board Books Set
By: Jon Klassen
Published: October 7, 2025 (Each book individually: February 4, 2025)
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Fiction
Board Books
YOUR FARM
By: Jon Klassen
Published: February 4, 2025
With a gentle rhythm, kids will watch a farm come alive on the pages. First, the sun comes up, then there is a tree. The barn goes next to the tree. The horse and some hay go into the barn. Don’t forget your truck.
As the day ends and the sun goes down, it’s time for the farm to close its eyes and dream of all the farm adventures you’ll have tomorrow. The simple illustrations and minimal words are perfect for little ones. Get all three books in the Your Places set of board books.
YOUR ISLAND
By: Jon Klassen
Published: February 4, 2025
What things do you need for an island? First, the sun comes up over your island. You need a palm tree for your island, next to the sun. Then your island will need some plants.
You’ll need somewhere to stay on your island, so you can put your tent under the palm tree. You’ll need a fire to keep warm. And, when you are on an island, of course, you need a boat. Once your island is done and the sun goes down, everyone can close their eyes and sleep. As you sleep, dreams of what you’ll do on the island tomorrow will fill your head.
YOUR FOREST
By: Jon Klassen
Published: February 4, 2025
Who wouldn’t want their very own forest? As the sun comes up, place your trees next to the sun. You’ll need somewhere to stay in your forest, so add your cabin by the trees. Next, you’ll need some rocks and a stream.
Every forest needs a ghost, but he is a nice, nighttime ghost. Once your forest is done and the sun goes down, everyone can close their eyes and go to sleep and dream about all the fun you’ll have in your forest tomorrow.
Jon Klassen is the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling I Want My Hat Back, which won a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor, and its companions This Is Not My Hat, which won a Caldecott Medal and a Kate Greenaway Medal, and We Found a Hat, named a Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of the Year. He is also the author and illustrator of The Rock from the Sky and The Skull as well as the illustrator of Extra Yarn, Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, Triangle, Square, and Circle, all by Mac Barnett. Originally from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Jon Klassen now lives in Los Angeles.
Pre-Order the Your Places Boxed Set, HERE.
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