The Naked Streak

Howard, Kim

ISBN 10: 0593811348 ISBN 13: 9780593811344

Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books, 2026

Synopsis

Dress code: birthday suit! Here is a side-splittingly funny picture book about a kid who refuses to wear any clothing -- until they discover a few unusual fashion pieces...

On a scooter -- naked! In the cereal aisle -- naked! During story time -- naked! All week, the kid's parents beg them to put on some clothes, but their naked streak wears on. There's no end in sight. (Well, other than one *rear* end...) Come on, who cares about boring old clothes?

Until... they find an oh-so-sparkly tutu in their sister's closet. And ooh, her favorite pair of underwear -- that would make a fancy shirt, wouldn't it? Plus, Woof Woof won't miss his collar, will he? It's such a glamorous necklace!

In this laugh-out-loud picture book that celebrates creativity and individuality, join a free-spirited kid as they finally break their naked streak by creating an ultra-wacky outfit all their own.

About this title

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0593811348
• ISBN 13: 9780593811344
• Binding: Library Binding
• Illustrator: Kim Jaime
• Number of pages: 40