New York Times Bestselling Author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Publishes Corgi Picture Book with Michael Sampson Books
New York Times bestselling author Laura Numeroff and illustrator Masha Sudovykh spotlight the special bond between mother and son in their new picture book, Max and Mama (Michael Sampson Books; available now). Sudovykh’s warmly rendered corgi illustrations are the perfect counterpart to Numeroff’s playful writing style, pairing early childhood literacy with chronological daily activities. Max and Mama encourages young readers not to give up; to discard their training wheels and celebrate the loving bond shared with family.
Michael Sampson Books Imprint Publishes Its First Board Book, Illustrated by #1 New York Times Bestselling Illustrator, Miguel Ordóñez
Michael Sampson Books imprint publishes its second title this week: Did You Hear That? (Michael Sampson Books; On sale: June 11, 2024) by Antonio Vicente; illustrated by Miguel Ordóñez, #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Your Baby’s First Word Will Be DADA. This newly released board book tells the story of a day through its sounds, proposing fun reader-child interaction through onomatopoeia and reviewing the routines of the day while focusing on important emotional aspects for children ages 0–3. Did You Hear That? was translated from Spanish into English by Geoffrey Goff.
Michael Sampson Books Acquires Children’s Book by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Laura Numeroff, Releasing Mother’s Day 2025
Publishers Weekly announced that Michael Sampson Books will be publishing a new children’s picture book by Laura Numeroff, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Numeroff’s new book, Max and Mama, will be illustrated by Masha Sudovykh who, like Numeroff, is an avid animal lover. Max and Mama is a mother-son story that follows two corgis through a day of spending quality time together — set to release Spring 2025.
Michael Sampson Books Publishes Inaugural Children’s Book in Tribute to Uvalde School Shooting Victim, Alithia Ramirez
Today Michael Sampson Books, an imprint of Brown Books, launches its inaugural title, Alithia Ramirez Was an Artist by Violet Lemay (Michael Sampson Books; on sale: October 10, 2023), honoring the memory of Alithia Ramirez, one of the 21 victims of the school shooting that took place in Uvalde, TX, on May 24, 2022.
Brown Books Publishing Group’s Michael Sampson Books Imprint Acquires Onomatopoeia Board Book, from Society of Illustrators Honoree Miguel Ordóñez
Tom Reale (President and COO of Brown Books Publishing Group) has acquired a new board book by debut author Antonio Vicente and Miguel Ordóñez, a Society of Illustrators honoree recognized for his work on Jimmy Fallon's #1 New York Times bestseller, Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA. In a statement about the acquisition, Reale said, “We’re excited to add this title to our growing list of board books. Look for additional entries in this category in seasons to come.”
