Gorgeous collage illustrations use multiple mediums to complement this touching tale of finding hope within loss. Hana is at school when a devastating tsunami crashes over Japan; from her protected spot on a hill, she has an intimate... Read More

"Words" is an empathetic picture book that celebrates language’s ability to illuminate people’s lives. Beckoning to nascent logophiles with empathy and humor, Katherine Davis-Gibbon’s picture book "Words" is about trusting language... Read More

Dogs and their amusing antics are the star of this energetic picture book, which traces human-canine relationships through time. J. S. Silverstein pairs comedic storytelling with subtle history lessons in "My Dog Is a Hog!", a picture... Read More

Bright colors and soft shapes warm this moving picture book about loss and legacy. As a little girl, Paula dreamed of flying like a bird or galloping like a horse; as she grew, she earned the moniker “Mommy Crumbs” for the... Read More

Paying tribute to a firefighter lost in the 9/11 attacks, "My Son Christopher" is an endearing picture book. Maureen Crethan Santora’s memorial picture book "My Son Christopher" is a heartrending tribute to a firefighter who died on... Read More

A softened primary palette reflects the gentle nature of this picture book about two brothers facing and overcoming back-to-school anxieties. Pip is starting first grade; he’s worried that his little brother, Archie, won’t need him... Read More

Contrasting color palettes depict parallel stories in this picturesque tale. Dan owns a café in a seaside town; he only travels through the stories of his customers. Aki is a sailor whose only home is the sea, but he finds companionship... Read More

A quirky collection of creatures provide a lesson on self-expression in this tongue-in-cheek picture book about the subjectivity of art. Paty’s exhibition is only three days away, and she has little prepared. She calls on her friends... Read More