Presented by: Collective Book Studio, Flying Eye Books, author Kat Kronenberg, and School Library Journal
Event Date and Time: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT

Join The Collective Book Studio, Flying Eye Books, and author Kat Kronenberg for this live webcast showcasing some of the best new and upcoming picture books for 2025! You'll discover a handpicked selection of beautifully illustrated, engaging stories that are ideal for read-alouds and cozy storytimes. From heartwarming tales of friendship and family to whimsical adventures and playful characters, these new releases are sure to inspire and delight both kids and caregivers alike. Register now and join us for the fun on on March 26!

Featured Titles:

Waiting for Max: A NICU Story
Louise can’t wait to meet her new little brother, Max! But he was born earlier than expected and has to stay in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) until he’s strong enough to come home. Waiting is hard. Really hard. So big sister Louise uses her BIG imagination to come up with her own creative plans to get Max home.
 

Live Big with Catch-M

LIVE BIG with CATCH-M follows an extraordinary spark through history that discovers powerful secrets! CATCH-M, a pure, little love spark, wakes up in the dark. No other sparks are there. CATCH-M feels alone and scared. After struggling with crazy emotions, CATCH-M hears its heart whisper… and listens. Love grows and grows and grows in CATCH-M's heart.
BANG! 
A magic moment changes everything! CATCH-M's full braveheart chooses to do good, shining and sharing love's wondrous power everywhere. Millions of miraculous CATCH-Ms create wonders like Mother Earth so we all experience the fun of love and friendship. But in the wilds of East Africa, Baby Cheetah and Zebra struggle with crazy emotions, too. Can they find the gift of CATCH-M, love's wondrous spark in their hearts, listen, and live big with full bravehearts?
Everyone, everywhere, will delight in learning love's powerful secrets—DREAM BIG, LOVE BIG, and THINK BIG—so we can all catch more CATCH-M love in our hearts every day, become extraordinary stars in our stories, and do good together!

Presenters:

Angela Engel, Publisher and Founder, The Collective Book Studio

Kaitlynn Lutes, Studio Assistant, The Collective Book Studio

Hannah Kettle (she/her), Head of Marketing & Publicity, Flying Eye Books

Kat Kronenberg, Best-selling, multi-award winning author of The LIVE BIG Series

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