The Naked Streak

“It’s a resonant read for anyone who has reveled in (or weathered) a textile-free phase.” —Publishers Weekly“An unremittingly funny ode to young children’s lack of inhibition.” —Kirkus Reviews“Charming and amusing, with the kind of short declarative sentences kids will love to read along with and energetic artwork that nicely captures the effervescent vibe of confident kiddos….an entertaining read, whatever your young reader’s sartorial interests might be.” —Booklist“Howard offers a playful portrait of toddler autonomy that will feel instantly familiar to caregivers….pair with titles celebrating bodily agency and self-expression such as Peter Brown’s Fred Gets Dressed or Jessica Love’s Julian Is a Mermaid.” —School Library Journal

Kim Howard is the author of Do Mommies Ever Sleep (LBYR, 2024), which Kirkus lauded as “gently humorous,” and Grace and Box (Feiwel & Friends, 2021). A former teacher, she lives in Bloomington, Indiana with her husband and children.

Jaime Kim is an award-winning illustrator of numerous children’s books. Her debut, Take Heart, My Child, written by Ainsley Earhardt, was a #1 New York Times Bestseller. In addition, her art for Mommy’s Hometown, written by Hope Lim, was selected for the 2022 Society of Illustrators’ Original Art Show. Her previous titles include La La La by Kate DiCamillo, Night on the Sand by Monica Mayper, and The Goblin Twins by Frances Cha, all of which received starred reviews.

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