I picked up A Tree is Nice as a follow-up to my recent discussion of The Happy Day. Both books are mid-20th century picture books, […]
The Happy Day
The Happy Day is a 1949 picture book written by Ruth Krauss and illustrated by Marc Simont. Both of these creators had long lives–Krauss died […]
Towed by Toad
Because I enjoyed Every Monday Mabel (and, to a lesser extent, Loops), I picked up Jashar Awan’s 2024 picture book Towed by Toad, It is […]
the fountain
Recently the AOI (Association of Illustrators) announced their selections for this year’s World Illustration Awards. One category is for children’s publishing, and if you ever […]
Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme
Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme is a 2022 picture book written by Avery Monsen and illustrated by Abby Hanlon. Chester Van Chime […]
Cityscape
Someone recently recommended April Pulley Sayre to me, and so I picked up her 2020 picture book Cityscape: Where Science and Art Meet. I’m glad […]
Meet the Smushkins
I really like Claudia Rueda’s illustrations. (Take a look at her website for a sense of just how colorful they are.) I have enjoyed her […]
Charlotte’s Web (read by E.B. White!)
No, Charlotte’s Web is not a picture book. However, it is, deservedly, considered a classic of children’s literature–and I somehow managed to miss the audio […]
The Long Hike
I can sum up my response to Meghan McCarthy’s new (2026) picture book The Long Hike: The True Story of the First Appalachian Thru-Hike easily: […]
Extra Yarn
Extra Yarn is a picture book written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen. It was published in 2012, and was a Caldecott Honor […]