Picture Books

[close] Welcome to the Spinning Wheel Stories Reviewer Circle! This is a cozy community for picture-book lovers, early readers, parents, educators, librarians, and reviewers who enjoy stories filled with kindness, curiosity, and heart. Members of this group get: ✨ early peeks at forthcoming Spinning Wheel Stories titles ✨ opportunities to read advance e-book copies ✨ behind-the-scenes updates from our tiny indie publisher ✨ warm conversation with fellow book lovers In 2026, we have an exciting lineup of new picture books coming — including three beautiful Finnish-to-English translations. Finland consistently ranks among the happiest places on Earth, and we can’t wait to share a little of that magic, warmth, and wonder with young readers here. If you love discovering new stories before they’re released, you’re in the right place! No pressure, no obligations — just a friendly place to share a love of children’s books and help support the launch of new stories into the world. We’re so grateful you’re here!

[close] Looking for a review on your picture book to be shown on Goodreads? Drop your picture book in PDF in the comments or email me a PDF to kcmurphy072@gmail.com and I'll mark your picture book as 'reading' and then 'read' on here and leave you a Goodreads review. We can also follow each other on Goodreads too, as followers are always great to see. What's the catch? A small favour in return. I'll send you a PDF of my first book in my Mouse Adventures series. Approximately 400 words written in an easy to read rhyming format for you to read and review for me please. A friendly group for picture book authors to gain a helping hand with an honest review and another follower. They both go a long way on Goodreads!

[close] Welcome Everyone! Let's read books in the ENGLISH language by: AMERICAN DIASPORA authors who identify with their multi-ethnic, multinational & multiracial heritages from Southeast Asia such as: BRUNEI, CAMBODIA, LAOS, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, MYANMAR (Burma), PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE, THAILAND & VIETNAM OR Who identify with their specific indigenous heritages (ethnic minority groups) from Southeast Asia such as: HMONG, KAREN, LU MIEN, MONTAGNARD, MUONG & etc. **All genres & forms are welcome: fiction, non-fiction, essays, short stories, young adult, picture books, graphic novels, memoirs, poetry, plays etc. ***NOTE: While all types of literature should be discussed or reviewed, this space will not focus on any works that have: A) Southeast Asians as secondary characters in fictional works B) Non-Asian (especially white) authors writing on Southeast Asian characters or topics C) Southeast Asian authors from other diasporas: Australia, Canada, UK etc. D) Southeast Asian authors who write in their respective Southeast Asian languages (i.e., an author raised in Vietnam writes primarily in Vietnamese) Thank you & happy reading!

[close] This is a group for those who want to take on the less-daunting task of reading all of the books from Julia Eccleshare's 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. Decidedly easier than 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die, the books on this list still pack plenty of emotion, philosophy, and fun. Feel free to share thoughts on these books, as well as experiences you've had reading these books to your child. Also, if you do not have access to Julia Eccleshare's guide, please browse the bookshelves to see our group's focus. And now, the Amazon description of the book: "This is the best and most authoritative guide to classic and contemporary children’s literature today. It is the latest in the best-selling 1001 series, and its informative reviews are the key to differentiating the "must-read" books from all the rest in the realm of children’s books. Whether you are a parent seeking to instill a love of reading in your child, an educator or counselor looking for inspiration, or a young reader with a voracious appetite, this guide to the best writing for children and young adults covers the spectrum of children’s literature. It is organized by age group—from board books to YA novels and all the gradations in between. Each entry features evaluations by a team of international critics complete with beautifully reproduced artwork from the featured title. The beloved classics are here, but the guide also takes a global perspective and includes the increasingly diverse contributions from African American and Latino authors and illustrators—not to mention important books from around the world."