Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends. I’m so excited to turn the spotlight on this new book written by the talented Kira Bigwood and illustrated by the wonderful Celia Krampien. And please make sure you leave a comment because Kira is providing an amazing opportunity for all of you writers…a Picture Book Critique Giveaway!

SECRET SECRET AGENT GUY
Written by Kira Bigwood
Illustrrated by Celia Krampien
Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Ages: 4-8
Themes: Bedtime, girl power, humor

Synopsis from Amazon:
Send little spies to sleep with this hilarious, tongue-in-cheek lullaby set to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.
Dear Fellow Agents:
Your mission—should you choose to accept it—is to join Secret, Secret Agent Guy on his bedtime assignment, code name: Operation Lollipop. Equipped with night-vision goggles, a jetpack, and grappling hook, he is prepared for every eventuality…or is he?
Will this 007-year-old complete his covert quest, or will he be outsmarted by an adversary he never saw coming?

Why I love this book:
- Clever, clever, clever rhyme – a great read-aloud!
- Awesome illustrations that really give the reader a sense of movement and drama!
- Filled with heart and humor – always my favorite combination for a picture book!

This book has received STARRED reviews:
From School Library Journal: VERDICT This is a bull’s-eye for imaginative children, and the singalong text invites participation at all ages.
From Kirkus: Absolutely charming—no subterfuge about that.
RELATED ACTIVITIES:

Here’s a link to a bunch of awesome spy-related activities for your little secret agents: https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/spy-activities-for-kids/
Please make sure you leave a comment – maybe you can tell us if you ever played secret agent when you were a kid. We’ll be picking one name by Random.org to win the Picture Book Manuscript Critique that Kira is donating as a super giveaway! And don’t forget that the best way to thank an author for writing a book that you love is to buy the book, review the book, tell friends about the book, and ask your local library to purchase copies for their collection.
I hope you all have a beautiful weekend.
What a great character and gorgeous art. I can’t wait to see it in real life!
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Thank you, Kate!
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Love the rhyme! What a cool book, Kira!
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Thanks so much!!
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What a fun book. I can’t wait to read. I played spy as a kid-with binoculars and a magnifying glass. I even tried the glass to the wall but I don’t think it worked (or I was a bad spy)!
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hahaha, love your dedication! Thanks for the nice note!
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Sounds so adorable! Can’t wait to read it! I don’t remember playing secret agent but I remember reading mysteries and watching everything spy and mystery related. Congratulations!
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Thank you, Donna!
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This books looks like a lot of fun. I loved playing secret agent as a kid. One of my favorite books was “Harriet the Spy.” Congrats on the book!
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Thank you so much!
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A spy story set to Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star…I’m hooked already and can’t wait to read it!!
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Aww, thanks Judy!
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This sounds delightful! I think I talked about being a secret agent, but I don’t remember pretending to be one. So I better get busy! Congrats!
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Thank you, Angie! Yes, better get busy, haha.
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What a delightful book!!! Can’t wait to read it to my grands. Reminds me of playing secret agent in my grandmother’s house over summer vacations! Congratulations
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So nice to hear that, Meredith!
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This books sounds SO adorable! I can’ wait to get it in my hands! I’m sharing it all over. Congrats!
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Thank you, Ellen! Very much appreciate the sharing!!
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This was so much my son. Can’t wait to read this one! Congrats!
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Thank you, Jilanne!
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This looks so fun and adorable. Thank you, Vivian. And congratulations, Kira and Celia. Yes, I definitely played secret agent with my brothers and cousins!
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Thank you, Lenora!
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Looks so clever!
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Thanks, Maureen!
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Reading kid-friendly mystery series’ (ala Trixie Belden) led me to believe that there was something to be solved literally every week, I mean, she had like thirty books! I was definitely on the hunt. Thanks for this cute blog post and this offer. 🙂
-Melisa Wrex @mowrex on Twitter
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Such a great idea – sounds like a fun book!
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This looks amazing 🤩
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