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“Squid in Pants” got a nice write-up in Elizabeth (Betsy) Bird’s 2025 SLJ 31 Day roundup of recommended books in the category of rhyming picture books. Full article is here: https://afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/05/31-days-31-lists-2025-rhyming-picture-books/

Bubbling with excitement to announce “Squid in Pants” as a Best Books for Kids 2025 children’s book! Thank you to the New York Public Library. Check out this and the other awesome picks at @nypl or your local public library. #earlyliteracy #squidinpants @simonkids

Our first review is in, and it’s a glowing one from Kirkus! “A rollicking, ridiculous rhyming adventure bound to be in high demand.” Read the full review HERE!

SLJ has good things to say about SQUID IN PANTS! Full review out March 1st. Full review HERE!

A very nice Horn Book review in September of 2025!

“A squid and friends—a turtle, pufferfish, and crab—snag some clothes hanging off the side of a small boat in this kooky, distinctive book for early readers. The buoyant text relies on one-syllable words and a poetic use of rhythm, rhyme, and repetition in phrases and short sentences that have a Seussian cadence. “Four friends, one boat. Two socks, one coat.” Pages awash in dappled shades of turquoise, aqua, peach, and raspberry reflect the playful mood as the wide-eyed ocean creatures try on clothes and bicker over who gets the flip-flops. Geisel honoree Windness (for Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends) seamlessly incorporates speech bubbles into the text, adding a layer of complexity and interest while also keeping the low-stakes plot sashaying along. When Squid gets upset, disaster strikes: “I inked!” The friends have just figured out how to work the ink stains into their evolving sense of style when along comes the kid from the boat: “Give my clothes back!” Negotiations ensue, a pair of underwear’s early appearance pays off, and the sea creatures put on a parade. A coda with the kid sporting a marine-modified outfit ties the bow on this amusing offering.”

Past Events:
Come do a pants dance with Squid and all his friends at The Bookies Bookstore on Saturday, May 17th at 10:30 AM. Activities, storytime, and a contest for silliest pants. #squidinpants #storytime #booklaunch