Book Nook - Are You Speedy

 oung readers are invited to rev their engines and join a delightful parade of construction vehicles in a brand-new interactive board book that asks one simple question: Who is speedy? Are You Speedy (The Collective Book Studio/May 12, 2026), the latest book by Tim Button, is packed with charming illustrations, playful sound words, and sturdy board pages. The book is designed to captivate toddlers and preschoolers who love things that go.

From digging excavators and mixing cement trucks to towing vehicles hard at work, each character shows off its own unique motion through expressive artwork and lively, read-aloud-friendly text. Just when it seems that none of the vehicles are especially speedy, a race car zooms onto the scene—leading to a joyful, surprise ending. A novelty mirror on the final page reveals the speediest one of all: the reader!

 

Perfect for story time, lap reading, and repeated reads, the book combines vehicle-themed fun with an interactive twist that encourages children to participate directly in the story.

 

Are You Speedy joins the beloved and growing board book series by author Tim Button and illustrator Ana Larrañaga, following the popular titles Are You Wiggly?, Are You Giggly?, and Are You Snuggly? Together, the series celebrates movement, emotion, and imaginative play for the youngest readers. Ideal for ages 0–3, this joyful board book is sure to become a fast favorite for families, libraries, and gift-givers alike.

 

Tim Button began writing as a child when he and his grandmother exchanged letters written in rhyme. Today, he advises businesses on technology and continues to play with words and voices as a writer and voice-over artist. A lifelong sports enthusiast and youth coach, Tim lives in Moorestown, New Jersey, with his wife, three no longer-wiggly children, and two dogs.

 

Ana Martin Larrañaga was born in San Sebastian, Spain, and grew up in the countryside of Castilla, in a huge family, surrounded by cousins and animals. At school, she drew little stories on every possible piece of paper. In Salamanca, where she studied Fine Arts, teachers told her to draw very big things. When she finished her studies, she returned to her small drawings and became an award-winning illustrator. Ana lives in Germany with her husband, three sons, and one cat. She likes swimming in the sea in the summer and knitting in winter.

 

The Collective Book Studio is a woman-owned, full-service publishing studio that works with authors, brands, and companies to create, develop, and publish high-quality books. With a focus on innovative content and striking design, The Collective Book Studio offers a unique approach to the publishing process, providing clients with expertise and collaborative support from concept to creation.

 

The Collective Book Studio, based in Oakland, CA, publishes high-quality lifestyle, gift, and children’s books. Their books are distributed by Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages. For more information, visit www.simonandschuster.com