Nathaniel Lachenmeyer
Children's Books
My three favorite published picture books are my new picture book, Octopus Escapes!, The Origami Master, and Broken Beaks. Here, everything came together as I envisioned it. My first all-ages graphic novel, The Singing Rock & Other Brand-New Fairy Tales, was published in 2019 by First Second/Macmillan. I think it's my best children's writing yet. I am currently working a new collection of brand-new fairy tales.
Octopus Escapes!
"Lighthearted entertainment just right for storytime."
--Kirkus
The Origami Master
A Junior Library Guild Selection
A Children's Indie Next Pick
A Book Links Lasting Connection
"Nathaniel Lachenmeyer has created an extraordinary story.... A truly beautiful tale."
--Children's Literature
"A tale as simple and elegant as origami itself.... The Origami Mastercould be mistaken for a long-forgotten gem of ancient folklore."
--Junior Library Guild
Monteiro Lobato Award (Brazil)
A Washington Post KidsPost Pick of the Week
"This short story, beautifully illustrated by Robert Ingpen, takes minutes to read. But its powerful message about people who are homeless and mentally ill--or those who are simply different--will linger with you for a long time."
--Washington Post, KidsPost Book of the Week
"Enchanting, moving, and beautifully written. Broken Beaks is a brilliant way to help young children begin to understand the tragedy of the homeless."
--Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE; Founder the Jane Goodall Institute; UN Messenger of Peace
The Singing Rock & Other Brand-New Fairy Tales
My first all-ages graphic novel, The Singing Rock & Other Brand-New Fairy Tales, is a collection of original fairy tales featuring a music-hating witch, a desperate genie, a frog, a spell-casting parrot, an art-loving ogre, and a singing rock.
"These wry and charming tales of the power of persistence will delight readers with lively text and expressive art. It’s a great addition to elementary and middle school graphic collections."
--School Library Journal
News:
The Singing Rock & Other Brand-New Fairy Tales is a Junior LIbrary Guild Selection and an Amazon Prime Book Box selection
Here is a great review of The Singing Rock & Other Brand-New Fairy Tales on Comicon.