Sleeping Bear Press | 978-1534111486 I first heard about Rebecca Gardyn Levington’s upcoming debut, BRAINSTORM, illustrated by Kate Kronreif about a year ago, and knew right away it was a book I would love. It’s both poetry and inspiration, a book that “sees” into the writing process, the perfect mix of creative spark and… Read more »
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Becoming Blue
BECOMING BLUE by Ellen Tarlow, illustrated by Julien Chung 978-1665900010 | Beach Lane/S&S Dangling from a tree, rushing to put out a fire, or popping up in the middle of traffic with her best word: STOP. “Red was always up to something. And it was always fascinating.” Blue didn’t have that kind of… Read more »
Miraculous!
G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers | 978-1984813152 Dr. Kingsbury is a miracle worker. Or so it seems to thirteen-year-old Jack. Indebted to the doctor and unable to pay for the miraculous tonic responsible for curing his baby sister’s fever, Jack’s been traveling for the last year acting as the doctor’s assistant –… Read more »
Books for the Youngest Readers
This week, I’m sharing two recent favorite board books and a wonderful short book for emerging readers. ODD BIRDS: Meet Nature’s Weirdest Flock by Laura Gehl, illustrated by Gareth Lucas (Abrams Appleseed | 978-1419742231), is a clever introduction to eight unusual birds from around the world. From the Hoatzin of the Amazon to the Blue-Footed Booby of… Read more »
The Boy Who Loved Maps
Anne Schwartz Books | 978-1984852304 “There once was a boy who loved maps.” All kinds of maps. Small enough to fit in a pocket. Large enough to fill up walls. Maps of cities, countries, and continents. Everyone called the boy “the MAPMAKER.” CLICK TO ENLARGE © G. Brian Karas When a girl comes to see… Read more »
Luli and the Language of Tea
9780823446148 | Neal Porter Books (Holiday House) In her book Luli and the Language of Tea, illustrated by Hyewon Yum, author Andrea Wang, tells the story of a young girl, Luli, who accompanies a family member to school to learn English. Although Luli passes the time in the classroom next door with other children her age,… Read more »
See You Someday Soon
Roaring Brook Press | 978-1250221100 I love when a picture book makes me slow down and savor each and every word, each and every illustration and, in the case of SEE YOU SOMEDAY SOON, by Pat Zietlow Miller and Suzy Lee, each and every diecut. That’s right. This book is an experience, a joy to read,… Read more »
