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New Rochelle, NY, Apr. 15, 2025


Build a Sand Castle, from Reycraft Books, Delivers a Fun How-To Guide for Young Beachgoers

The picture book uses engaging rhymes and helpful tips to show how to build impressive castles in the sand from start to finish.

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New Rochelle, NY, Mar. 18, 2025


Babies Are Not Bears, from Reycraft Books, Takes Young Readers on a Whimsical, Compare-and-Contrast Journey

The picture book playfully presents the similarities and differences between babies and bears.

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New Rochelle, NY, Mar. 11, 2025


One Drop, from Reycraft Books, Presents a Fact-Filled, Water-Themed Journey for Young Readers

The picture book follows a drop of water from sky to land to sea as it passes a host of real-world locations and environments.

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New Rochelle, NY, Mar. 11, 2025


Reycraft Books Brings on the Fun with the Acclaimed Graphic Novel, The Bumble Brothers: Crazy for Comics!

The book kicks off a new series about twin brothers Walter and Christopher Bumble and their wacky, laugh-out-loud adventures.

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New Rochelle, NY, Nov. 5, 2024


The Big Grey Man of Ben Macdhui, from Reycraft Books, Puts a Mysterious Scottish Monster in the Spotlight!

The third book in the Sasquatch Hunters series sends the young explorers to a tall Scottish mountain in search of a legendary creature.

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New Rochelle, NY, Oct. 30, 2024


Border Patrol, from Reycraft Books, Tells a Gripping Immigration Tale Set on a Native American Reservation

The middle-grade novel presents an authentic Native American perspective of the world, as seen through the eyes of a Mohawk girl.

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New Rochelle, NY, Oct. 30, 2024


Zamzam, from Reycraft Books, Presents a Charming Look at Life and Family Love Across Two Countries

The picture book explores sights, sounds, and flavors of New York City, in America, and Alexandria, in Egypt, through a boy’s eyes.

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New Rochelle, NY, Oct. 15, 2024


Chomp! The Truth About Sharks, from Reycraft Books, Takes Young Readers on a Fact-Filled Sea Voyage

The picture book closely examines the famous—and feared—predator fish, setting the record straight and dispelling many myths.

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New Rochelle, NY, Sep. 16, 2024


Freedom’s Game, from Reycraft Books, Tells a History-Inspired Tale of Friendship, Sacrifice, and Hope

The middle grade book spotlights an elaborate plan to protect Jewish children from Nazi persecution in France during the Holocaust.

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New Rochelle, NY, Sep. 3, 2024


Love of the Half-Eaten Peach, from Reycraft Books, Gives New Life to an Ancient Chinese Folktale

The picture book expands on the true story of two men whose love for each other inspired a famous Chinese expression.

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New Rochelle, NY, Sep. 3, 2024


The Different Tree, from Reycraft Books, Explores and Celebrates Individuality

The picture book tells the story of a tree that moves through the life cycle at its own pace, and the benefits that come with it.

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New Rochelle, NY, Sep. 3, 2024


Where Are You Going Butterfly?, from Reycraft Books, Promotes Community and Interconnectedness

The picture book shows how people of all ages and from all walks of life can have a positive impact on society.

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New Rochelle, NY, Sep. 3, 2024


Mi Tierra, from Reycraft Books, Explores a Young Girl’s Deep Connection to Her Hometown

The early chapter book kicks off a trilogy about a child’s heartwarming experiences with family and friends in a New York City neighborhood.

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New Rochelle, NY, Sep. 3, 2024


Attack of the Robo-Bugs, from Reycraft Books, Sends Young Readers on Another Wild Video-Game Adventure

The second installment in the Game On, Zhuri! series reunites young game creator Zhuri with her best friends to face a new digital menace.

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New Rochelle, NY, Aug. 13, 2024


A Peculiar Haunted House Delivers a Frightfully Fun Story for Young Readers

The picture book explores what happens when a house doesn’t want anyone living in it.

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New Rochelle, NY, Jun. 4, 2024


Becca and Benj, from Reycraft Books, Celebrates Friendship and Making Peace with Longtime Enemie

The early chapter book spotlights the bond between two children from diverse backgrounds and their conflict with a mutual foe.

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New Rochelle, NY, May 21, 2024


Carlos Gomez Returns in Attack of the Trashcan Zombies, from Reycraft Books

The picture book brings together two very different young boys who find common ground over a unique—and joyful—activity.

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New Rochelle, NY, May 14, 2024


The Boy Who Loves to Lick the Wind, from Reycraft Books, Builds Understanding and Empathy for Autism

Book 2 of the graphic-novel series focuses on the challenges and rewards of friendship.

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New Rochelle, NY, May 7, 2024


How Mom Met Mama, from Reycraft Books, Mixes Love and Family with Imagination and Magic

The picture book tackles a question all children wonder about their parents, using wizards, pirates, and mythical creatures.

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New Rochelle, NY, May 6, 2024


Vampirita and the Angry Mob, Reycraft Books, Launches a Fang-tastic New Series for Young Readers from Pura Belpré Honor-Winning Author, Mariana Llanos

Book 1 focuses on the challenges a child can face when moving to a new community and longing to return to familiar surroundings.

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New Rochelle, NY, May 1, 2024


The Day King Died, from Reycraft Books, Explores Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Last Hours and Enduring Message

The picture book interweaves excerpts from King’s final speech with lyrics from the gospel song he had requested just before his death.

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New Rochelle, NY, Apr. 16, 2024


The Goode Life, from Reycraft Books, Explores the Everyday Realities of Life in a U.S. Military Family

The illustrated book brings back the characters introduced in Welcome to Fort Goode for more adventures on a U.S. military post.

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New Rochelle, NY, Apr. 16, 2024


Of Words & Water, from Reycraft Books, Tells the Story of Wilma Dykeman and the River She Sought to Protect

The nonfiction picture book spotlights the author-environmentalist and her efforts to save the waterway she loved and the community that depended upon it.

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New Rochelle, NY, Mar. 12, 2024


Infinity Blast and the Planet of Mystery Continues Reycraft Books’ Stellar Science-Fiction Adventure Series

The second novel in the middle-grade series takes readers to an unknown world for a journey of discovery and danger.

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New Rochelle, NY, Apr. 16, 2024


Stewart the Goodheart, from Reycraft Books, Celebrates Kindness and Caring for Others

The picture book introduces readers to a boy who sets out to help every living thing he encounters.

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New Rochelle, NY, Feb. 6, 2024


Shape Search, from Reycraft Books, Reveals the Different Shapes that Exist All Around Us

The picture book presents photos of places and things in nature and the familiar shapes that can be found within them.

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New Rochelle, NY, Sep. 29, 2023


Infinity Blast and the Space Weapon of Doom Kicks Off Reycraft Books’ New Science Fiction Adventure Series

The imprint recently received its 61st award, just four years after its launch.

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New Rochelle, NY, Sep. 29, 2023


Let’s Draw Animals, from Reycraft Books, Assembles Diverse Artists for an Illustration Guide for Kids

This book brings together 15 established artists to offer tips and tricks for drawing different animal species.

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New Rochelle, NY, Sep. 29, 2023


Let’s Draw People, from Reycraft Books, Gathers Top Artists for a Kids’ Guide to Illustrating

This book brings together 13 diverse artists who share their tips and tricks for drawing all kinds of people.

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New Rochelle, NY, Sep. 29, 2023


Welcome to Fort Goode, from Reycraft Books, Explores Life and Love in a Military Family

The illustrated book spotlights a boy having to adjust to a new environment when his father is reassigned by the U.S. Army.

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New Rochelle, NY, Sep. 29, 2023


The Clues Are in the Poo, from Reycraft Books, Reveals One Woman Scientist’s Quest for Knowledge

This picture book presents a true story of dinosaurs, discovery, determination, and diversity.

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New Rochelle, NY, Sep. 29, 2023


Tapping Feet, from Reycraft Books, Explores How a Melding of Cultures Created Dance History

The picture book traces how a mutual love for dance brought African Americans and Irish Americans together.

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New Rochelle, NY, Sep. 29, 2023


Straw Bag, Tin Box, Cloth Suitcase: Three Immigrant Voices, from Reycraft Books, Intertwines a Trio of Immigration Tales Drawn from Real Life

The illustrated book highlights the commonality of the immigrant experience over several generations.

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New Rochelle, NY, Sep. 29, 2023


Cave Girl’s Big Idea from Reycraft Books Tells the Tale of a Clever Young Girl in a Stone Age Setting

The picture book promotes the power of ingenuity, determination, and family..

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New Rochelle, NY, Sep. 23, 2023


Reycraft Books Celebrates Multiple Award Wins

The imprint recently received its 61st award, just four years after its launch.

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New Rochelle, NY, Ju1. 11, 2023


When Naiche Visits the Stars, from Reycraft Books, Introduces a Young Native Girl with Cosmic Ambitions

The picture book explores the power of imagination and the determination to turn a dream into reality.

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New Rochelle, NY, Jun. 27, 2023


How to Dragon, from Reycraft Books, Explores the Challenges of Trying to Fit In—and the Rewards

The picture book shows that friendships can begin in the most unexpected ways.

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New Rochelle, NY, Jun. 27, 2023


I Can’t Draw, from Reycraft Books, Reinforces the Importance of Always Doing Your Best

The picture book introduces a young character who is very creative but takes the easy way out—and ultimately learns a valuable lesson.

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New Rochelle, NY, Jun. 27, 2023


Game On, Zhuri: How to Defeat a Blob Monster, from Reycraft Books, Pulls Readers into a Wild Video Game

The chapter book launches a new adventure series about a young game creator, her friends, and their journeys to digital worlds.

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New Rochelle, NY, May 30, 2023


Alika from Reycraft Books Tells a Tale of One Family’s Hardship and Hope

The picture book focuses on a little girl and her mother enduring great loss and turmoil, and a promise that just might change their lives.

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New Rochelle, NY, May 30, 2023


If I Were from Reycraft Books Connects Young Readers to Nature

The illustrated book explores different aspects of the natural world and what it means to be a part of them.

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New Rochelle, NY, May 30, 2023


Martin the Transformer: King of Games from Reycraft Books Offers Fun Search Missions for Sharp-Eyed Readers

The illustrated book takes readers to different locales to find objects hidden in plain sight

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New Rochelle, NY, May 30, 2023


My Dad is a Soldier, from Reycraft Books, Captures the Experience of Being in a Military Family

The illustrated book presents a relatable tale of a child who misses her father, a soldier on active duty who is often away from home.

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New Rochelle, NY, May 30, 2023


The Night is Like Pajamas from Reycraft Books Sheds Light on Overcoming Nighttime Fears

The picture book uses poetry and striking visuals to tell the story of a boy who finds a way to cope with his dread of the dark.

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New Rochelle, NY, May 30, 2023


Schlemiel Comes to America, from Reycraft Books, Explores the Lighter Side of Moving to a New Country

The illustrated book spins Jewish folklore into a humorous new story about a man from Europe hoping to start over in the United States.

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New Rochelle, NY, Jan. 17, 2023


Reycraft Books Takes Readers on a Monster Hunt in The Sasquatch of Hawthorne Elementary

The middle-grade novel kicks off a new series of adventures about the legendary forest creature and a team of kids trying to find him.

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New Rochelle, NY, Jan. 15, 2023


Reycraft Books Puts a Fun Spin on Feet and Footwear in the New Book, City Feet

The multilingual picture book presents a lighthearted rhyming story about diverse and wacky feet, as seen through the eyes of a toddler

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New Rochelle, NY, Dec. 21, 2022


Reycraft Books Spotlights Key Native American Figures in Voices of the People

Poems, illustrations, and photographs celebrate ancient and modern-day indigenous leaders.

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New Rochelle, NY, Nov. 28, 2022


Reycraft Books Presents Fun-tastic Facts About Felines in Meow! The Truth About Cats

The new book in the Truth About series puts cats in the spotlight with a Q & A format, bold photography, and delightful illustrations

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New Rochelle, NY, Nov. 28, 2022


Tell Me a Story Babushka, from Reycraft Books, Presents a Timely Tale of a Dramatic Escape to Freedom

The picture book tells of Russia’s early-1900s invasion of Ukraine and one woman’s extraordinary escape from a Siberian prison camp.

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New Rochelle, NY, Oct. 31, 2022


Reycraft Books Takes Readers on Another Creature Quest in Soraya & the Yeti

The latest book in the Soraya series puts the focus on friendship and family in a fun-filled adventure.

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New Rochelle, NY, Oct. 31, 2022


Mama’s Days from Reycraft Books Explores Storytelling as a Coping Tool for Kids

The picture book introduces readers to a young girl who spins fantastical tales to get through her mother’s unpredictable moods.

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New Rochelle, NY, Oct. 24, 2022


Story Quilts from Reycraft Books Uncovers the Lives and Histories of Women in the Appalachians

The nonfiction picture book demonstrates the power and endurance of storytelling, regardless of location or culture.

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New Rochelle, NY, Oct. 7, 2022


Moon Tree from Reycraft Books Reveals the Fascinating True Tale of Trees on Earth and a Mission to Outer Space

The nonfiction picture book shows readers how anyone, at any age, can make a difference in the world.

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New Rochelle, NY, Oct. 1, 2022


Footprints Across the Planet from Reycraft Books Shows Young Readers How All Life Affects Our World

The nonfiction picture book explains that all living things leave footprints—literally and figuratively—that help shape planet Earth.

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New Rochelle, NY, Oct. 1, 2022


Hatari! Danger! from Reycraft BooksTakes Readers on an Exciting African Adventure

The nonfiction picture book provides a visually rich exploration of the wildlife in the Kenyan bush, as seen through the eyes of a daring safari guide.

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New Rochelle, NY, Oct. 1, 2022


Nobody from Reycraft Books Delivers a Message of Reassurance and Hope to Lonely Young Readers

Rhyme and illustration combine to capture the experiences of a girl who feels like an outsider.

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New Rochelle, NY, Oct. 1, 2022


Reycraft Books Spotlights Caroline Brewer’s Groundbreaking New Book, Say Their Names

The picture book, inspired by the George Floyd protests, presents a story written from a child’s perspective and a tool for imagining new ways forward.

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New Rochelle, NY, Oct. 1, 2022


Perfect Partners from Reycraft BooksTakes a Lighthearted Look at the Power and Beauty of Friendship

This humorous picture book explores the universal experience of feeling like an outsider while seeking new friends.

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New Rochelle, NY, Oct. 1, 2022


Ferdinand Cheval from Reycraft Books Reveals the Remarkable True Story of a Palace-Building Postman

The picture-book biography introduces young readers to real-life French postman Ferdinand Cheval, who spent 33 years working to make his dream a reality.

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New Rochelle, NY, Oct. 1, 2022


Reycraft Books Updates a Classic Nursery Rhyme with Brave Miss Muffet

This lighthearted picture book presents an expanded, modern take on the tale, with a girl protagonist who doesn’t get frightened away.

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New Rochelle, NY, Sept. 30, 2022


Reycraft Books Presents Rob Sanders’s Powerful Novel, Blood Brothers

The middle-grade verse novel takes on fear, prejudice, and injustice in a story set at the dawn of the AIDS epidemic.

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