In this episode, Chrissie shares 10 books for kids releasing in May 2025 that she is looking forward to, as well as an update about the podcast.

UPDATE: BOOK DELIGHT PODCAST IS ON HIATUS. Chrissie is taking a break to pursue other projects. At the end of summer, she will consider whether to continue the show's hiatus or start making new episodes.

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FEATURED BOOKS

Picture Books

• Cranky Crabby Crow (Saves the World) by Corey Tabor
• The Arguers by Corinna Luyken
• Squid in Pants by Kaz Windness
• Kittybunkport by Scott Rothman, illustrated by Zachariah OHora

Chapter Books

• Lone Wolf Goes to the Library and Lone Wolf On Vacation by Kiah Thomas, illustrated by K. Fai Steele.

Middle Grade

• Growing Home by Beth Ferry, illustrated by the Fan Brothers
• The Wish Switch by Lynn Painter

Graphic Novels

• Stuck by Kayla Miller
• Creaky Acres by Calista Brill
• Camp Frenemies by Liz Montague