NorthSouth Books
@northsouthbooks.bsky.social
We publish beautiful picture books from international authors, illustrators, and translators! Also home to Ediciones NorteSur, our Spanish language imprint.
Eyes that literally glow in the dark! 👀✨
"Genius Eyes" by Lena Anlauf, illustrated by Vitali Konstantinov, translated by Marshall Yarbrough. Available at your favorite bookstore!
"Genius Eyes" by Lena Anlauf, illustrated by Vitali Konstantinov, translated by Marshall Yarbrough. Available at your favorite bookstore!
November 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Eyes that literally glow in the dark! 👀✨
"Genius Eyes" by Lena Anlauf, illustrated by Vitali Konstantinov, translated by Marshall Yarbrough. Available at your favorite bookstore!
"Genius Eyes" by Lena Anlauf, illustrated by Vitali Konstantinov, translated by Marshall Yarbrough. Available at your favorite bookstore!
Happy World Kindness Day! 🌟 "Davy in the Snow" by Brigitte Weninger, illus. by Eve Tharlet, trans. by David Henry Wilson is a heartwarming tale of sibling care and compassion. Kindness matters!
November 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Happy World Kindness Day! 🌟 "Davy in the Snow" by Brigitte Weninger, illus. by Eve Tharlet, trans. by David Henry Wilson is a heartwarming tale of sibling care and compassion. Kindness matters!
Congratulations, Dayeon Auh! "The-Three Year Tumble," her debut picture book, was selected as a New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book.
"Auh retells a Korean folktale...with exuberant illustrations that are both incredibly skillful and endearingly childlike.” –Tracey Baptiste
"Auh retells a Korean folktale...with exuberant illustrations that are both incredibly skillful and endearingly childlike.” –Tracey Baptiste
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Congratulations, Dayeon Auh! "The-Three Year Tumble," her debut picture book, was selected as a New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book.
"Auh retells a Korean folktale...with exuberant illustrations that are both incredibly skillful and endearingly childlike.” –Tracey Baptiste
"Auh retells a Korean folktale...with exuberant illustrations that are both incredibly skillful and endearingly childlike.” –Tracey Baptiste
Did you know that free Rainbow Fish resources are available at www.rainbowfish.us? Including an activity guide for the newest title, "Rainbow Fish and the Great Escape"!
Don't miss these free teacher resources for Pre-K and up!
Don't miss these free teacher resources for Pre-K and up!
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Did you know that free Rainbow Fish resources are available at www.rainbowfish.us? Including an activity guide for the newest title, "Rainbow Fish and the Great Escape"!
Don't miss these free teacher resources for Pre-K and up!
Don't miss these free teacher resources for Pre-K and up!
Sketch interview alert! ✨
Hannah Brückner answers our questions with charming doodles. Check out this bilingual visual interview! 🦕🎨
"Alboroto en el museo / Mayhem at the Museum" out now wherever books are sold.
Hannah Brückner answers our questions with charming doodles. Check out this bilingual visual interview! 🦕🎨
"Alboroto en el museo / Mayhem at the Museum" out now wherever books are sold.
October 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Sketch interview alert! ✨
Hannah Brückner answers our questions with charming doodles. Check out this bilingual visual interview! 🦕🎨
"Alboroto en el museo / Mayhem at the Museum" out now wherever books are sold.
Hannah Brückner answers our questions with charming doodles. Check out this bilingual visual interview! 🦕🎨
"Alboroto en el museo / Mayhem at the Museum" out now wherever books are sold.
Happy pub day! Please help us welcome these shimmering Rainbow Fish titles to the world today. 🐠
Available where books are sold!
Available where books are sold!
October 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Happy pub day! Please help us welcome these shimmering Rainbow Fish titles to the world today. 🐠
Available where books are sold!
Available where books are sold!
¡Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Latine!
Thank you to the Children's Book Council for featuring us in their Hispanic Heritage Month Showcase. Check our titles and more out with the link below!
www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lis...
Thank you to the Children's Book Council for featuring us in their Hispanic Heritage Month Showcase. Check our titles and more out with the link below!
www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lis...
October 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
¡Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Latine!
Thank you to the Children's Book Council for featuring us in their Hispanic Heritage Month Showcase. Check our titles and more out with the link below!
www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lis...
Thank you to the Children's Book Council for featuring us in their Hispanic Heritage Month Showcase. Check our titles and more out with the link below!
www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lis...
Happy pub day to "Buzz! Boom! Bang!" by @benjamingottwald.bsky.social! 🥳 This wordless picture book invites readers to make ALL the sounds. Watch Benjamin bring his book to life with playful sound effects. Can you buzz, boom, and bang along? Available wherever books are sold!
September 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Happy pub day to "Buzz! Boom! Bang!" by @benjamingottwald.bsky.social! 🥳 This wordless picture book invites readers to make ALL the sounds. Watch Benjamin bring his book to life with playful sound effects. Can you buzz, boom, and bang along? Available wherever books are sold!
Congratulations to our artists whose work has been selected for the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show!
Hannah Brückner, for “Mayhem at the Museum”
Martina Stuhlberger, for “9 Little People”
Torben Kuhlmann, for “Earhart”
Jessica Meserve, for “The Best Daddy of All"
Hannah Brückner, for “Mayhem at the Museum”
Martina Stuhlberger, for “9 Little People”
Torben Kuhlmann, for “Earhart”
Jessica Meserve, for “The Best Daddy of All"
September 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Congratulations to our artists whose work has been selected for the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show!
Hannah Brückner, for “Mayhem at the Museum”
Martina Stuhlberger, for “9 Little People”
Torben Kuhlmann, for “Earhart”
Jessica Meserve, for “The Best Daddy of All"
Hannah Brückner, for “Mayhem at the Museum”
Martina Stuhlberger, for “9 Little People”
Torben Kuhlmann, for “Earhart”
Jessica Meserve, for “The Best Daddy of All"
NorthSouth and @slj.com are proud to present a free virtual classroom visit with Marcus Pfister, internationally bestselling creator of "The Rainbow Fish!" Don't miss out, bring an author into your school for free!
🌈 🐟 Register today! →https://tinyurl.com/2ecca3f5
#therainbowfish #authorevents
🌈 🐟 Register today! →https://tinyurl.com/2ecca3f5
#therainbowfish #authorevents
September 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
NorthSouth and @slj.com are proud to present a free virtual classroom visit with Marcus Pfister, internationally bestselling creator of "The Rainbow Fish!" Don't miss out, bring an author into your school for free!
🌈 🐟 Register today! →https://tinyurl.com/2ecca3f5
#therainbowfish #authorevents
🌈 🐟 Register today! →https://tinyurl.com/2ecca3f5
#therainbowfish #authorevents
Happy pub day! 🥳
"Lizzy Longlegs" by Kai Lüftner, illus. by Wiebke Rauers, trans. by Tim Mohr.
"9 Little People" by Regina Feldmann, illus. by Martina Stuhlberger.
"9 pequeñas personas" trans. by María José Ferrada & Silke Kleemann.
Available wherever books are sold! 🎵📚
"Lizzy Longlegs" by Kai Lüftner, illus. by Wiebke Rauers, trans. by Tim Mohr.
"9 Little People" by Regina Feldmann, illus. by Martina Stuhlberger.
"9 pequeñas personas" trans. by María José Ferrada & Silke Kleemann.
Available wherever books are sold! 🎵📚
September 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Happy pub day! 🥳
"Lizzy Longlegs" by Kai Lüftner, illus. by Wiebke Rauers, trans. by Tim Mohr.
"9 Little People" by Regina Feldmann, illus. by Martina Stuhlberger.
"9 pequeñas personas" trans. by María José Ferrada & Silke Kleemann.
Available wherever books are sold! 🎵📚
"Lizzy Longlegs" by Kai Lüftner, illus. by Wiebke Rauers, trans. by Tim Mohr.
"9 Little People" by Regina Feldmann, illus. by Martina Stuhlberger.
"9 pequeñas personas" trans. by María José Ferrada & Silke Kleemann.
Available wherever books are sold! 🎵📚
✨ "9 pequeñas personas únicas y diversas. 9 pequeñas personas ricas a su manera.”
This heartwarming celebration of friendship and individuality is now available on NetGalley: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book....
Out Sep 2nd!
This heartwarming celebration of friendship and individuality is now available on NetGalley: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book....
Out Sep 2nd!
August 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
✨ "9 pequeñas personas únicas y diversas. 9 pequeñas personas ricas a su manera.”
This heartwarming celebration of friendship and individuality is now available on NetGalley: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book....
Out Sep 2nd!
This heartwarming celebration of friendship and individuality is now available on NetGalley: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book....
Out Sep 2nd!
NEW DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 📚🎉
We're thrilled to announce that editorial director, Alisha Niehaus Berger, has acquired world rights to “Welcome, Uncle Nowruz!” by the talented author-illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh (“Rumi—Poet of Joy and Love”).
Coming Spring 2026!
We're thrilled to announce that editorial director, Alisha Niehaus Berger, has acquired world rights to “Welcome, Uncle Nowruz!” by the talented author-illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh (“Rumi—Poet of Joy and Love”).
Coming Spring 2026!
August 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
NEW DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 📚🎉
We're thrilled to announce that editorial director, Alisha Niehaus Berger, has acquired world rights to “Welcome, Uncle Nowruz!” by the talented author-illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh (“Rumi—Poet of Joy and Love”).
Coming Spring 2026!
We're thrilled to announce that editorial director, Alisha Niehaus Berger, has acquired world rights to “Welcome, Uncle Nowruz!” by the talented author-illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh (“Rumi—Poet of Joy and Love”).
Coming Spring 2026!
What has Rainbow Fish been up to this summer? 🏖️
From cozy library reading sessions, soaking up the sun at the beach, and just plain enjoying a good libro— Rainbow Fish is having the ultimate summer!
What have you been up to this summer?
#rainbowfishsummer #summerreading #kidlit #storytime
From cozy library reading sessions, soaking up the sun at the beach, and just plain enjoying a good libro— Rainbow Fish is having the ultimate summer!
What have you been up to this summer?
#rainbowfishsummer #summerreading #kidlit #storytime
August 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
What has Rainbow Fish been up to this summer? 🏖️
From cozy library reading sessions, soaking up the sun at the beach, and just plain enjoying a good libro— Rainbow Fish is having the ultimate summer!
What have you been up to this summer?
#rainbowfishsummer #summerreading #kidlit #storytime
From cozy library reading sessions, soaking up the sun at the beach, and just plain enjoying a good libro— Rainbow Fish is having the ultimate summer!
What have you been up to this summer?
#rainbowfishsummer #summerreading #kidlit #storytime
When a little bird startles Yuri into bumping a brachiosaurus skeleton, it seems like una catástrofe! But Yuri remembers: respira profundamente y pide ayuda...🦕
Read an advanced reader's copy of "Alboroto en el museo" to find out what happens next!
#spanish#kidlit
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Read an advanced reader's copy of "Alboroto en el museo" to find out what happens next!
#spanish#kidlit
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July 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
When a little bird startles Yuri into bumping a brachiosaurus skeleton, it seems like una catástrofe! But Yuri remembers: respira profundamente y pide ayuda...🦕
Read an advanced reader's copy of "Alboroto en el museo" to find out what happens next!
#spanish#kidlit
www.netgalley.com/widget/90590...
Read an advanced reader's copy of "Alboroto en el museo" to find out what happens next!
#spanish#kidlit
www.netgalley.com/widget/90590...
"From dew-to-rain-to-thunder—you are still you."
A sweet story about the water cycle and friendship. Perfect for summer days when adventure is building in the clouds!
"Little Cloud's Big Dream" by Ixtzel Arreola illustrated by @martinaliebig.bsky.social
#SummerReading#PictureBooks#Kidlit
A sweet story about the water cycle and friendship. Perfect for summer days when adventure is building in the clouds!
"Little Cloud's Big Dream" by Ixtzel Arreola illustrated by @martinaliebig.bsky.social
#SummerReading#PictureBooks#Kidlit
July 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
"From dew-to-rain-to-thunder—you are still you."
A sweet story about the water cycle and friendship. Perfect for summer days when adventure is building in the clouds!
"Little Cloud's Big Dream" by Ixtzel Arreola illustrated by @martinaliebig.bsky.social
#SummerReading#PictureBooks#Kidlit
A sweet story about the water cycle and friendship. Perfect for summer days when adventure is building in the clouds!
"Little Cloud's Big Dream" by Ixtzel Arreola illustrated by @martinaliebig.bsky.social
#SummerReading#PictureBooks#Kidlit
Yesterday was Rubik Day, celebrating the inventor of the Rubik's cube, Ernö Rubik, and his contribution to mathematics and puzzles with his enigmatic cube!
Want some insight into the mystery and wonder of the magic cube? Check out "Me & the Magic Cube" coming soon.
#rubikscube #rubikday
Want some insight into the mystery and wonder of the magic cube? Check out "Me & the Magic Cube" coming soon.
#rubikscube #rubikday
July 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Yesterday was Rubik Day, celebrating the inventor of the Rubik's cube, Ernö Rubik, and his contribution to mathematics and puzzles with his enigmatic cube!
Want some insight into the mystery and wonder of the magic cube? Check out "Me & the Magic Cube" coming soon.
#rubikscube #rubikday
Want some insight into the mystery and wonder of the magic cube? Check out "Me & the Magic Cube" coming soon.
#rubikscube #rubikday
What incredible energy at ALA in Philly! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, attended our events, and previewed our books! You are now members of the NorthSouth family.
We look forward to seeing you in Chicago next year for the 150th anniversary of the ALA!
#ALAAC25
We look forward to seeing you in Chicago next year for the 150th anniversary of the ALA!
#ALAAC25
July 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
What incredible energy at ALA in Philly! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, attended our events, and previewed our books! You are now members of the NorthSouth family.
We look forward to seeing you in Chicago next year for the 150th anniversary of the ALA!
#ALAAC25
We look forward to seeing you in Chicago next year for the 150th anniversary of the ALA!
#ALAAC25
What happens when a visit to the dinosaur museum gets overwhelming? 🦕
"Mayhem at the Museum" by Hannah Brückner, trans by Laura Watkinson shows that even the biggest disasters can lead to the most magnificent solutions!
Available Sep 23, 2025!
"Mayhem at the Museum" by Hannah Brückner, trans by Laura Watkinson shows that even the biggest disasters can lead to the most magnificent solutions!
Available Sep 23, 2025!
July 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
What happens when a visit to the dinosaur museum gets overwhelming? 🦕
"Mayhem at the Museum" by Hannah Brückner, trans by Laura Watkinson shows that even the biggest disasters can lead to the most magnificent solutions!
Available Sep 23, 2025!
"Mayhem at the Museum" by Hannah Brückner, trans by Laura Watkinson shows that even the biggest disasters can lead to the most magnificent solutions!
Available Sep 23, 2025!
We're heading to Philadelphia for the 2025 annual ALA Conference! ✨We can't wait to connect with you all. Drop a 👋 if you're attending. Check out our events below! #ALAAC25 #ALSC @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
We're heading to Philadelphia for the 2025 annual ALA Conference! ✨We can't wait to connect with you all. Drop a 👋 if you're attending. Check out our events below! #ALAAC25 #ALSC @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
Did you know this is the tenth book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series? 🌊
"Rainbow Fish and the Great Escape" is a thrilling story about ocean conservation & teamwork! Are you on #NetGalley? DM us for auto-access! 🐠
#rainbowfish #kidlit
"Rainbow Fish and the Great Escape" is a thrilling story about ocean conservation & teamwork! Are you on #NetGalley? DM us for auto-access! 🐠
#rainbowfish #kidlit
June 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Did you know this is the tenth book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series? 🌊
"Rainbow Fish and the Great Escape" is a thrilling story about ocean conservation & teamwork! Are you on #NetGalley? DM us for auto-access! 🐠
#rainbowfish #kidlit
"Rainbow Fish and the Great Escape" is a thrilling story about ocean conservation & teamwork! Are you on #NetGalley? DM us for auto-access! 🐠
#rainbowfish #kidlit
This Father's Day, we're celebrating all the amazing ways dads show their love!
To all the dads and everyone who steps up with a father's love—thank you for all you do! 🐢✨
"The Best Daddy of All" by Peter Horn, illustrated by Jessica Meserve, translated from the German by Johanna McCalmont.
To all the dads and everyone who steps up with a father's love—thank you for all you do! 🐢✨
"The Best Daddy of All" by Peter Horn, illustrated by Jessica Meserve, translated from the German by Johanna McCalmont.
June 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
This Father's Day, we're celebrating all the amazing ways dads show their love!
To all the dads and everyone who steps up with a father's love—thank you for all you do! 🐢✨
"The Best Daddy of All" by Peter Horn, illustrated by Jessica Meserve, translated from the German by Johanna McCalmont.
To all the dads and everyone who steps up with a father's love—thank you for all you do! 🐢✨
"The Best Daddy of All" by Peter Horn, illustrated by Jessica Meserve, translated from the German by Johanna McCalmont.
🎉 THREE books on the Bank Street Best Children's Books 2025!
"Avocado Magic" by Taltal Levi
"Rumi–Poet of Joy and Love" by Rashin Kheiriyeh
"The Gray City" by Torben Kuhlmann, trans by David Henry Wilson (Outstanding Merit)
Congrats to our creators & thank you to @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social!
"Avocado Magic" by Taltal Levi
"Rumi–Poet of Joy and Love" by Rashin Kheiriyeh
"The Gray City" by Torben Kuhlmann, trans by David Henry Wilson (Outstanding Merit)
Congrats to our creators & thank you to @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social!
June 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🎉 THREE books on the Bank Street Best Children's Books 2025!
"Avocado Magic" by Taltal Levi
"Rumi–Poet of Joy and Love" by Rashin Kheiriyeh
"The Gray City" by Torben Kuhlmann, trans by David Henry Wilson (Outstanding Merit)
Congrats to our creators & thank you to @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social!
"Avocado Magic" by Taltal Levi
"Rumi–Poet of Joy and Love" by Rashin Kheiriyeh
"The Gray City" by Torben Kuhlmann, trans by David Henry Wilson (Outstanding Merit)
Congrats to our creators & thank you to @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social!
Meet a penguin community where being different is extraordinary! "A Penguin Like Me" by Marcus Pfister reminds us: when we embrace our authentic selves, we create communities filled with love & joy! 🐧🌈
#kidlit #picturebooks
#kidlit #picturebooks
June 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Meet a penguin community where being different is extraordinary! "A Penguin Like Me" by Marcus Pfister reminds us: when we embrace our authentic selves, we create communities filled with love & joy! 🐧🌈
#kidlit #picturebooks
#kidlit #picturebooks
"There is nothing basic about the adjectives offered [in this book]... if any children of your acquaintance start calling things 'pear-a-licious'or 'forest-floor-squishy,' you will know what they’ve been reading.”
Thank you to @nytimes.com for this incredible review of "A Chest Full of Words"! 📚✨
Thank you to @nytimes.com for this incredible review of "A Chest Full of Words"! 📚✨
June 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
"There is nothing basic about the adjectives offered [in this book]... if any children of your acquaintance start calling things 'pear-a-licious'or 'forest-floor-squishy,' you will know what they’ve been reading.”
Thank you to @nytimes.com for this incredible review of "A Chest Full of Words"! 📚✨
Thank you to @nytimes.com for this incredible review of "A Chest Full of Words"! 📚✨