Another wonderful feature for #TakeItApart! @crackingthecovr praises #KateyHowes’ book for showing young readers how breaking things down can make problem-solving clearer and how much fun it can be along the way. Full review: www.crackingthecover.com/28801/take-i... #KidLit #PictureBooks

What happens when reindeer need to share? The Reindeer Remainders by Katey Howes turns math into a playful story, helping young readers explore division, sharing, and remainders in a way that feels fun and relatable.

This #WorldLiteracyDay, celebrate the power of stories to help children discover, imagine, and connect with the world around them. #KateyHowes’ #WheretheDeerSlipThrough invites young readers into nature through lyrical language, rhythm, and rhyme.

We’re thrilled to see Take It Apart featured in Sincerely Stacie’s Summer Read-to-Learn series! The review highlights how Katey Howes’ rhyming picture book encourages kids to get curious, use their hands, ask questions, and discover how things work.

Honoring Katey Howes’ lasting impact through the next generation of storytellers. BE A MAKER Scholarship recipient Jennifer Walker shared her passion for helping kids find their voices and her commitment to carrying Katey’s legacy forward.

A successful launch celebration for Katey Howes’ Take It Apart! On August 12, readers, families, authors, and the kidlit community gathered at Newtown Bookshop to celebrate this wonderful book. Katey’s legacy continues through her stories and the young readers they inspire.

What's something YOU love to take apart (and hopefully put back together)? Tell us in the comments! Then grab a copy of "Take It Apart" by Katey Howes, out now, and start your own investigation station. kateyhowes.com/books/take-i...

Teachers & librarians, this one's for you! Take It Apart ties beautifully into STEM units, recycling/sustainability lessons, and even math and spelling practice. Pair it with our free curriculum guide (link below) for ready-to-go classroom activities!

Know someone who loves weaving, knitting, quilting, or other fiber arts? Woven of the World reminds us that the world's beauty comes from many unique threads woven together. A meaningful read for the young reader in their life—or for themselves.

If you loved "Be a Maker," meet its companion book! "Take It Apart" carries forward the same maker-spirit, celebrating curiosity, hands-on problem-solving, and the joy of figuring out how things work. Same energy, new adventure. Grab both together!

Looking to build a calming nightly reading routine? "Where the Deer Slip Through" moves gently from sunrise to moonrise — a natural, soothing shape for a book that closes out the day right alongside your little one. Get your copy: kateyhowes.com/books/where-...

At its heart, Woven of the World celebrates the idea that the world's beauty comes from our differences, not our sameness. Each culture, tradition, and person adds a unique thread to a shared tapestry, creating something richer and more beautiful together. 🧵🌎

Join us in celebrating Katey Howes and the release of her latest book, Take It Apart! 📍 Newtown Bookshop 🗓️ Aug. 12 | 6:30 PM Featuring author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen + a fun STEM activity with Alison Green Myers! Celebrate Katey’s books, creativity & joy of making

FREE RESOURCE ALERT! A free educator & family curriculum guide for "Take It Apart" is now available on Katey Howes' website! Packed with STEM activities, discussion questions, and hands-on "investigation station" ideas inspired by the book.

Some books are made for reading across generations. The quiet, lilting pace of "Where the Deer Slip Through" makes it a lovely one for grandparents to share with grandchildren, a slow, cozy story built for laps and bedtime visits. Get your copy: kateyhowes.com/books/where-...

🎉 IT'S RELEASE DAY! Take It Apart by Katey Howes, illustrated by Elizabet Vuković, is out now! 🔧 We're honored to celebrate with Katey's daughter, Elfia, holding a copy of her mom's newest book, a beautiful reminder that Katey's stories continue to inspire young readers.

Curiosity begins with a simple question: What happens if we take it apart? Reserve your copy today! #TakeItApart #KateyHowes #PictureBooks #ChildrensBooks #PreOrder #ReadAloud #KidsBooks

Describe Rissy No Kissies in ONE word. We'll go first: Respect. Now it's your turn! What's the first word that comes to mind after reading (or hearing about) this heartwarming story? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️

The countdown is on! ⏳ Just 15 days until Take It Apart by Katey Howes, illustrated by Elizabet Vuković, arrives! A playful picture book celebrating creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving—one small piece at a time. Who's excited? 📚 #TakeItApart #PictureBooks #KidsBooks

Happy #WorldListeningDay! 🌿 Slow down and listen—to nature, to others, and to the quiet moments around you. Where the Deer Slip Through by Katey Howes reminds us there's so much to discover when we truly pay attention. What will you listen to today?

Let's play a quick game! Finish this sentence: "Kindness means..." We'll start: "...listening when someone tells us what makes them feel comfortable." Complete the sentence in the comments! ⬇️

What happens when curiosity leads the way? Take It Apart celebrates the young thinkers, makers, and problem-solvers who learn by exploring how things work. A STEM-inspired picture book that encourages children to ask questions, investigate, and discover. Coming Summer 2026!

From Katey’s lyrical text to Beth Krommes' breathtaking illustrations, this beloved picture book continues to captivate young readers with its gentle celebration of wildlife and the changing rhythms of a summer day.

Big problems. Small pieces. Endless possibilities. Katey Howes' Take It Apart shows young readers how breaking things down can help us learn, create, repair, recycle, and discover new solutions. Arriving August 4, 2026. #TakeItApart #KateyHowes #STEMBooks #KidLit

Explore how weaving appears in cultures around the world. Connect to the idea that weaving is both an art form and a way of preserving culture across generations.

Create your own summer hedge scene. Draw a gap in a fence or bush and imagine which animals pass through in June. Add details like flowers, insects, and warm weather clues. #JuneReflections #SummerLearning #HiddenNature #NatureImagination #OutdoorInspiration #EarlySummerVibes

Create a paper weaving project using strips of colored paper. Each strip represents a part of you: -family -traditions -hobbies -favorite places -hopes for the future When woven together, the craft becomes a visual metaphor for identity. Finish with this sentence: “I am woven from…”

Happy National Children's Day! 💙 Rissy No Kissies celebrates an important message every child deserves to hear: it's okay to have personal boundaries, and it's important to respect the boundaries of others.

Go outside this June and look for “animal clues”, paths in grass, bird calls, insects, or shadows in trees. Draw what you think is happening just out of sight, like the animals slipping through the hedge in the story.

Create a paper weaving project using strips of colored paper. Each strip represents a part of you: family traditions hobbies favorite places hopes for the future When woven together, the craft becomes a visual metaphor for identity. Finish with this sentence: “I am woven from…”