Claydate
A Playdate with the Claymates
$46.14
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
2 June 2026
Summary
Join the claymates for a claydate—a madcap adventure about playing, not perfection—in this rollicking read-aloud by the duo behind Claymates!
When two clay friends decide to sculpt a unicorn-dragon and a potato-knight and try to tell an epic story with them, nothing goes quite how they planned. Unicorn-dragon isn’t fearsome at all, and potato-knight keeps getting squished! Can the claymates work together to save their story and remember that a playdate doesn’t have t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316564540 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0316564540 |
| Author: | Lauren Eldridge, Devorah Petty |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 2 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 440g |
| Dimensions: | 262mm x 260mm x 16mm |
| Series: | Claymates |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Like its predecessor, there is plenty of belly laugh-inducing humor, but Petty provides readers with an important reminder: creativity thrives in imperfection. Eldridge returns with stunning photos of expressive clay figures presented in comic-style paneling, which invites readers to explore beyond the page and experiment in the classroom or library makerspace…. This is a strong sequel and suitable addition to libraries and classrooms alike.”–School Library Journal
* “Just as marvelous a read-aloud for groups as for lapsit storytimes…. A sublime blend of the snarky and sweet.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Praise for Claymates:
A Junior Library Guild Selection
A 2019 Monarch Award Nominee
A 2018 Wisconsin Library Association Outstanding Book
A 2018-2019 Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award Nominee
* “Petty’s punchy, dialogue-only narrative and newcomer Eldridge’s expressive sculpture give these clay buddies a surplus of personality…. A giddy mix of naive and naughty.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review
* “The dynamic interaction between the characters invites readers to take risks, push boundaries, and have a little unscripted fun of their own.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Readers and pre-readers alike will be delighted…. The value of play for the sake of play shines above all else.”–Shelf Awareness
About The Author
Lauren Eldridge
Dev Petty was once a visual effects artist who worked on films like The Matrix, but these days she writes funny picture books for kids and their people, such as Claymates and I Don’t Want to Be a Frog. She lives in her hometown of Berkeley, California, with her husband, daughters, dogs, cats, and a snake named Boots.
Lauren Eldridge is a three-dimensional photographic artist and the illustrator of Claymates, Hustle Bustle Bugs, and Sleep Train. She studied landscape architecture in college, earned a graduate degree in early childhood education, and subsequently taught in special education. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, children, dogs, and no snakes whatsoever.
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