Mary Auld’s 2025 picture book Small Mighty Dung Beetle strikes a nice balance between fun and informational/educational. The fun–for kids, and for immature folks like […]
Noodles on a Bicycle (video)
Some months ago I read Kyo Maclear’s Noodles on a Bicycle, or rather, read, enjoyed, and appreciated it. It’s a good book that is both […]
I’m Longer Than You!
I’m Longer Than You! An Epic Contest of Measurement is a new (2025) and pleasant picture book. It is also useful and educational. Author /illustrator […]
I’m Trying (two more times)
I have completist tendencies, and since I enjoyed Bethany Barton’s earlier books (I started my exploration of the series with I’m Trying to Love Farts), […]
Billie Jean Peet, Athlete
Billie Jean Peet, Athlete is a recent (2025) book by Andrea Beaty, author of Ada Twist, Scientist (and other books in that series, like Iggy […]
Astrophysics for Babies
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 […]
a face is a poem
2024 picture book a face is a poem is written and illustrated by Julie Morstad. That name is enough, or should be: I shouldn’t have […]
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 […]
My Daddy Speaks English, Mama Habla Espanol
Mariane Rodriguez Dolce’s 2025 picture book is about growing up loved and bilingual. The young girl telling the story of her life moves smoothly, even […]