Overview
2024-2025 Kentucky Bluegrass Silver Medal in Preschool Category
Get ready for a laugh-out-loud adventure with Minivan Mix-Up, a charming picture book by debut author Juliana Gaddis and NY Times bestselling illustrator John Joseph. This delightful story follows two families who unknowingly swap identical minivans after a mix-up at the grocery store—thanks to their mischievous toddlers and identical key fobs! The only difference between the vehicles? One tiny bumper sticker.
With its lively, cinematic illustrations and engaging, simple text, Minivan Mix-Up is a playful tale that highlights the chaos of family life, the surprising connections between strangers, and how shared experiences can lead to unexpected friendships. This relatable story is perfect for young readers, offering humor and heart while celebrating the diversity and commonality in everyday life.
Key Features:
Hilarious and relatable plot: Families and kids will delight in the fun-filled confusion of switching minivans and discovering similarities.
Vivid illustrations: Bright and bold artwork adds cinematic charm to the story, keeping readers engaged.
Simple, engaging text: Easy-to-follow narrative, perfect for young readers and read-aloud sessions.
Themes of connection: Encourages appreciation for shared experiences and celebrates the joy of new friendships.
Ideal for family reading time, Minivan Mix-Up delivers a fun and meaningful message with every turn of the page.
Author Bio
Juliana Gaddis is a lifelong book lover with a passion for reading books, gifting books, and talking about books. A former children’s librarian, she’s now a collection development librarian for her local library system in central KY, where she also lives, joyfully, with her husband, son, and their dog.
John Joseph is the illustrator of several #1 New York Times bestselling books. He’s an elementary school visual arts teacher, and he lives along the front range of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. John enjoys playing with his two young boys, making music, and trying new food with his wife.
