I recently read the 2018 board book Astrophysics for Babies by Chris Ferrie and Julia Kregenow. It is one of a number of books from […]
What Fish Are Saying: Strange Sounds in the Ocean
I really didn’t know what to expect from What Fish Are Saying: Strange Sounds in the Ocean, a 2025 picture book written by Kirsten Pendreigh […]
Just in Case
Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a new (2025) nonfiction picture book written by Megan Clendenan and illustrated by […]
I’m Trying, I’m Trying, I’m Trying
So I recently read and enjoyed I’m Trying to Love Farts by Bethany Barton. Since then, I’ve learned that Barton has actually written a number […]
It Began With a Page
Gyo Fujikawa was a writer, illustrator, and designer. She wrote and illustrated her own books, illustrated others’ books, and did other artistic projects, such as […]
13 Ways to Eat a Fly
I misjudged this book. I judged it, not by its cover, but by its title, and assumed that this was going to mainly be a […]
I’m Trying to Love Farts
My god, if there was ever a title that was perfect for a kids book, this is it. But it also misled me a little […]
Michael Rosen’s Sad Book
Michael Rosen’s 2004 picture book Michael Rosen’s Sad Book is a book about sadness and depression. It’s nonfiction, and the author speaks directly to readers, […]
An Egg is Quiet
Dianna Ashton‘s 2006 picture book An Egg is Quiet is both lovely and informative. This is a nonfiction picture book, so the information comes largely […]
The Beak Book
The Beak Book is a 2021 nonfiction picture book created by Robin Page. If you’ve been reading this blog, you can stop now and know […]