Best-selling author BRIANNA CAPLAN SAYRES used to tell her second graders, “When I grow up, I’m going to be a writer.” “But you are grown up, Mrs. Sayres,” her students would protest. Well, Brianna’s still not quite sure she’s grown up, but she definitely has grown into a writer. Brianna is a children’s book author who writes poetry, picture books, chapter books and nonfiction. Brianna is also proud to be the founder of Intergalactic Afikoman, a new publisher of Jewish children’s books whose goal is to publish “out-of-this-world Jewish books for today’s Jewish kids.” She lives in Seattle with her two amazing boys.
Visit Brianna online at: www.briannacaplansayres.com
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Brianna’s Bookshelf:
DIGGERS COLLECTION 4-BOOK BOXED SET
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Christian Slade | Random House | 2026
WHERE DO RACE CARS SLEEP AT NIGHT?
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Christian Slade | Random House | 2026
WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD? A Hardboiled Mystery
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Mark Fearing | Holiday House | 2025
“Sunny-hued, digitally finished pencil illustrations by Fearing (Brandon and the Totally Troublesome Time Machine) portray an expressive, googly-eyed animal cast, all remarkably skilled at secret-keeping. This blend of detective fiction and farmyard fun offers read-aloud audiences and emerging readers a solid introduction to the mystery genre, with just enough goofiness to keep them clucking.”—Publishers Weekly
“Spotting hidden clues, such as wrapped gifts, birthday hats, and balloons tucked away, allows readers a chance to solve the case themselves. . . . Charming. . . .”—School Library Journal
“Youngsters will enjoy discovering new clues on repeat readings.”—Kirkus Reviews
DIGGERS LOVE THEIR FRIENDS!
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Christian Slade | Random House | 2025
• an Amazon.com Editor’s Pick
DIGGERS LOVE THEIR DADDIES!
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Christian Slade | Random House | 2025
DIGGERS LOVE TO GO TO SCHOOL!
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Christian Slade | Random House | 2024
• an Amazon.com Editor’s Pick
DIGGERS LOVE THEIR MOMMIES!
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Christian Slade | Random House | 2024
WHERE DO DIGGERS CELEBRATE HANUKKAH?
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Christian Slade | Random House | 2023
WHERE DO DIGGERS HUNT FOR EASTER EGGS?
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Christian Slade | Random House | 2023
• An Amazon.com Best Seller
WHERE DO DIGGERS TAKE VACATION?
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Christian Slade | Random House | 2022
• an Amazon.com Editor’s Pick Best Book for Babies to Age 2
WHERE DO DIGGERS SAY I LOVE YOU?
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Christian Slade | Random House | 2022
• An ABA Indiebound Best Seller
• Debuted on the USA Today National Best Seller list
• An Amazon.com Best Seller
WHERE DO DIGGERS TRICK-OR-TREAT?
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Christian Slade | Random House | 2021
• An ABA Indiebound Best Seller
ASTEROID GOLDBERG: PASSOVER IN OUTER SPACE
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Merrill Rainey | Intergalactic Afikoman | 2020
NIGHT, NIGHT CURIOSITY
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Ryan O’Rourke | Charlesbridge | 2020
Foreign Editions Available:
• Indonesian | Center for Language Strengthening and Empowerment
WHERE DO DIGGERS, TRAINS, and PLANES SLEEP AT NIGHT? Board Book Boxed Set
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Christian Slade | Random House | 2019
WHERE DO SPEED BOATS SLEEP AT NIGHT?
by Brianna Caplan Sayres,
illustrated by Christian Slade | Random House | 2019
• an Amazon.com Editor’s Pick
WHERE DO DIGGERS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Christian Slade | Random House | 2018, 2019
WHERE DO JET PLANES SLEEP AT NIGHT?
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Christian Slade | Random House | 2017
WHERE DO STEAM TRAINS SLEEP AT NIGHT?
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Christian Slade | Random House | HC 2016 | BB 2017
• an Amazon.com Editor’s Pick
WHERE DO DIGGERS SLEEP AT NIGHT?*
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Christian Slade | Random House | HC 2012 | BB 2014
• An ABA Indiebound Best Seller
• An Amazon.com Best Seller
• A Walmart.com Best Seller
• A USA Today Best Seller
• A Dolly Parton Imagination Library Selection
TIARA SAURUS REX
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
illustrated by Mike Boldt | Bloomsbury USA | 2015
“It’s time for the dino pageant, but who stands a chance against regular crown-winner Tina Saurus Rex? However, this year she’s up against heart-tuggingly sincere dino Maya Saura. Several rhymes trip up, but this droll look at altruism triumphs. Top-scoring visual touches include Stef O’Saurus, who has emeralds on her plates, and Sarah Topps, who spins Hula-Hoops on her horns.”—The Horn Book
“Who will be the next Miss Dinosaur? Patty Saurus in her “velvet gown and four inch heels”? Sarah Topps and her three-horn hoop-twirling talent? As if. The makeup artists and talent coaches backstage seem to know that the only real contender is an intimidatingly toothy T. rex named Tina: “Her brilliant smile seems to say,/ `Don’t bother to compete.’ ” Sayres (Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?) establishes an enticing undercurrent of ominous tension-is Tina, the sole carnivore in the pageant, simply eating her way through the contestant field? Boldt’s (Colors versus Shapes) digital pictures, which have the look of lavish acrylic artwork, reveal that the other contestants have simply fled; a happy ending that turns on the one dino who stays behind (as well as Tina’s weakness for flattery) is rushed. These collaborators clearly have affection for the world of footlights and dressing rooms, and they find plenty of comedy in according these unlikely contestants all the respect they are due. “—Publisher’s Weekly
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