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 […]
Stink Fights, Earwax, and Other Marvelous Mammal Adaptations
I enjoyed Laura Perdew’s 2020 picture book Stink Fights, Earwax, and Other Marvelous Mammal Adaptations. It is nonfiction built around a single biological principle: adaptation. […]
Copy That, Copy Cat!
I love the idea, or rather, ideas behind Copy That, Copy Cat! Inventions Inspired by Animals. This 2023 book, written by Katrina Tangen and illustrated […]
Unspeakable
Many picture books are light. They strike a happy tone, and only dip into darkness occasionally. That’s not the case here. The subtitle of Unspeakable […]