Books
If you’d like signed copies of any of my books, I do this for large orders or local folks. Send me an email at tracycgold@gmail.com!
“Call Your Mother”
“Call Your Mother” celebrates all the moments when kids rely on their mothers, from infancy to when they are parents themselves. This book is inspired by my own changing relationship with my mother when I became a parent–and by my grandpa’s continuous reminders to my dad–“Carl, call your mother!” It is illustrated by Vivian Mineker. You are never too old to need your mother. The perfect gift for the mothers or grandmothers in your life who always answer the call!
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“Hide and Seek, Nuts to Eat”
“Hide and Seek, Nuts to Eat” follows a squirrel who stashes food for the winter…and is delighted when some seeds grow into yummy plants the next spring. Readers will learn about what squirrels eat and how their seed caching behavior helps forests grow. Plus, all the antics you’d expect from a squirrel, like outsmarting dogs! This book was published by Sourcebooks on September 5, 2023 and is illustrated by Nancy Leschnikoff.
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“Trick or Treat, Bugs to Eat”
“Trick or Treat, Bugs to Eat,” a book about a bat trick or treating for bugs, was published by Sourcebooks eXplore in August 2021 and is illustrated by Nancy Leschnikoff. This Halloween book is great for kids up to age 8 to celebrate Halloween and learn about bats.
Grab it from my local bookstore in Baltimore, The Ivy Bookshop, or from your local bookstore (your best bet is to call or order online).
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“Everyone’s Sleepy but the Baby”
“Everyone’s Sleepy but the Baby,” a board book about a baby who just won’t fall asleep, was published by Familius in April 2021 and is illustrated by Adele Dafflon. This short and sweet story makes an excellent baby shower gift book. It makes a great book for before bedtime or a nap.
Sleepy Mommy,
Sleepy Daddy,
Sleepy little dog.
Everyone’s sleepy
But the baby,
Yawn, yawn, yawn.
After a long day, the whole family is ready to hit the hay . . . except for the baby. Why is it so hard to get the baby to sleep? With hilarious illustrations that might hit a little too close to home for new parents, Everyone’s Sleepy but the Baby is the perfect, true-to-life bedtime story that will help even the most reluctant sleeper wind down for bed.
Buy directly from the publisher, Familius
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Grab it from one of my local bookstores in Baltimore, The Ivy Bookshop, or from your local bookstore (your best bet is to call or order online).
Add it as “Want to Read” and see reviews on Goodreads
Coming Spring 2026: “Call Your Father”
In this follow-up to “Call Your Mother,” we celebrate all the moments when kids rely on their fathers, from infancy to when they are parents themselves. Illustrator extraordinaire Vivian Mineker is back for this one! This book will make a great gift for a dad or a grandpa!
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Coming in 2027: “Everywhere You Go”
This book is a love story from a dog to a kid–and from a kid to a dog! Susanna Covelli is illustrating this book, which is coming from Familius in 2027.
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