Camillo is both vulnerable and humorous in her portrayal of a new pet that causes jealousy in her marriage. The little dog was badly hurt. What could they do but bring her into their apartment in Rome and nurse her back to health? But... Read More

Poulin excels at the art of world-building in this sci-fi adventure that journeys everywhere from the future to deep in human history. "Geepeus", by Nasha Poulin, contains classic science fiction tropes such as time and space travel,... Read More

A tech-savvy role model with a compassionate heart, Princess Lizzie is a fun and welcome addition to the genre. In Dr. Van’s second Princess Lizzie book, "Princess Lizzie and the Sabotaged Magic Bicycle", her heroine struggles with an... Read More

Dr. Van illuminates grown-up concepts for young readers with vibrant illustrations and a tech-savvy princess heroine. The Princess Lizzie series, created by author Victoria Van Zhong, who writes under the pen name Dr. Van, attempts to... Read More

Iselin’s eye for intricately textured photography elevates this book from interesting to captivating. It tickles and entangles the feet of swimmers. It clogs up boat motors. It snarls and weighs down fishing lines. Most people think of... Read More

This is a well-tended and weed-free guidebook that’s likely to serve as a go-to resource for any type of gardener. One of the most challenging parts of gardening isn’t digging into the soil or dealing with pests—it’s planning... Read More

Plate does a thorough job connecting objects, senses, and faiths in every chapter. The religious world is full of sacred objects and rituals. How and why do we give special significance to certain things? Why is the smoke from a campfire... Read More

The creativity of a child’s imagination, paired with his innocence, takes center stage in this endearing story, dreamily rendered through collage art. Wise, friendly, imaginary friend Vladimir comes to life through young Henry’s... Read More