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.
Great review! Can’t wait to read.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Kristen!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love the rhyme already… This looks like so much fun!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Anneliese!
LikeLiked by 1 person
This sounds like so much fun! I love anything spy related, so this pb will be right up my alley. Thanks for sharing, Vivian.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yay! Spy stuff is so fun, isn’t it? Thanks for stopping by!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I can’t wait to read it. It sounds inspired.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for the kind words, Donna!
LikeLiked by 1 person
This book sounds so much fun to read. I don’t think I ever played secret agent as a kid, but I do love solving mysteries. Thank you for the chance to win a valuable critique.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Danielle! Good luck!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Fun review Vivian, thanks! This book sounds like a great rhythmic read along!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for stopping by, Mary!
LikeLiked by 1 person
This book is so much fun! Love the rhyme and clever story! Congratulations, Kira!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much, Mia! Glad you liked it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Such a fun book with so many layers to enjoy – the rhyme, visual humor and a surprise ending. All makes Kira’s book a great read-a-loud or sing-a-long!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks so much for saying so, Keila!
LikeLike
Congratulations on your book, Kira, and thanks for sharing Vivian. I love the idea. Excited to read it with grandkids.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Stephanie!
LikeLike
What a clever idea to rewrite a song text as a bedtime picture book! Congratulations Kira :o)
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks Catherine!
LikeLike
Love the concept of this book. I vaguely remember a secret agent job or two during my childhood.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Erika!
LikeLike
I probably played spy when I was younger. My kids love playing it at times! Congrats on your book!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you Natalie! My kids love spying too!
LikeLike
This looks like a a lot of fun read and reminds me of playing spy games with my grandma as a kid – she’d come up with codenames and crazy scenarios and we’d have a blast!
Looking forward to reading this!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Great memories, Jason! Thanks for stopping by.
LikeLike
Congrats! My kids play spy all the time! I probably did once in awhile.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Natalie!
LikeLike
Yes, we played ‘spies’ or some version of it when we were young. This book will grab kids attention, I’m sure! It looks intriguing, like a book about spies should! I want to read it!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks Katie! Check it out from your library and let me know what you think.
LikeLike
Oh, I HAVE to read this one! Thanks for giving us a glimpse, a teaser.
I played a lot of I, spy, as a kid 😁 and did lots of secret agent stuff with my bestie. I’m still a huge James Bond fan. Thanks for the crit opp.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Huge Bond fan here, too, Angela. Thanks for stopping by–good luck!
LikeLike
This is such a fun book! Yes, I definitely played spy as a kid, but I was more like obvious spy… ha, ha! Great rhyme with wonderful illustrations. Well done, Kira and Celia!
LikeLiked by 2 people
hahaha…I was definitely obvious, too. Thank you for the kind words, Marci!
LikeLike
Love this! Can’t wait to read it! I took my nephew to a fun spy themed restaurant in Chicago a couple of years ago. 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
Ooh, I’ve been waiting for them to open up again post-pandemic, because I still have not been (I’m in Chicago:). Thank you for the nice note, Katie!
LikeLike
Congrats, Kira! This book sounds like so much fun.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Susan!
LikeLike
As I’ve said elsewhere, using an old structure to tell a new story-especially a fun, funny and in this case SNEAKY story- is so much fun! I’m looking forward to sharing this one with my kindergartners- Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, the ABC song and now this! Thank you for sharing Vivian and congratulations Kira and Celia!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for the thoughtful note, Ingrid!
LikeLiked by 1 person