The Stacks

Welcome to the Stacks—our virtual library of curated reading. Here you’ll find book reviews, themed reading lists, literary essays, language resources, and more, organized by topic to make it easy to explore subjects of interest. Browse the collections below to discover books, ideas, and resources.

Children’s Books

Detective Quinn, Pet Whisperer, WHiP’s first middle grade mystery, coming soon!
The House That Jack Built, full text of the rhyme, with illustrations
The House the Fool Built, WHiP’s first cumulative picture book, coming soon!
How to Find Bigfoot, a lighthearted early reader REVIEW
Little Rabbit Series, a concept book series REVIEW
Tops and Bottoms, a witty trickster tale REVIEW
Wind Says Good Night, a cumulative bedtime story REVIEW

Bookcraft

Early Readers Deserve Good Writing, Too
Publishing Is More Than Printing
What Are Cumulative Picture Books?
Why Craftsmanship Matters in Children’s Books

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Word in Hand Press is an independent publisher producing well-crafted books for children, families, and lifelong learners, from picture books to cozy adult, as well as nonfiction resources for parents and educators. We also offer our Stacks—a growing collection of essays on literature, children’s literature, craftsmanship, writing, publishing, and topics of interest to lifelong learners.