Through collages made from painted papers and oil sticks, Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw has created a vibrant celebration of global connectedness based on the author’s daughter and her real-life pen pal.
In a world of myriad fairy-tale retellings, Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu stands out as delightful, energetic and unique: a fairy tale you will happily devour.
With visceral descriptions accompanied by bold illustrations—particularly its glorious depictions of nighttime—The Ramadan Drummer will appeal to both the senses and emotions of young readers.
Maria Nilsson Thore captures the first day of an abiding friendship between two dogs through elegant details and energetic yet careful compositions that bustle with personality.
No matter what kind of day a young reader may be having, A Whale of a Time will spark a satisfying smile.
A beautifully profound yet subtle story about refugees and global connection, The Ferris Wheel engages its text and illustrations in conversation, capturing the essence of what a picture book should be.
Warm and soaked through with colorful cheer, Laolao’s Dumplings stays fun and fresh with plenty of innovative descriptions and alliteration.
Mika and the Gurgler is a lovely ode to imagination and the special bond between children and their favorite stuffed buddies.
This treasury inspired by W.E.B. Du Bois acknowledges the past while celebrating modern times with illustrations throughout that are eye-catching in color, theme and style.
The Princess and the (Greedy) Pea is a slyly funny, wonderfully rendered reimagining of children’s classics that will have kids clamoring for a reread—and a giant bowl of green peas, too.
The Red Fruit captures the natural wonder that all kids experience through Baby Bear’s desire to see what fruits he can find at the top of the tree.
Richly hued illustrations in Down the Hole make for one rabbit hole readers won’t mind falling down over and over again.
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