Recently I discussed If I Was a Horse, a book by Sophie Blackall. I met and was quite impressed by Sophie at the Children’s Literature […]
Who Nests Here?
Karen Jameson’s 2026 nonfiction picture book uses the question in the title to guide readers though her book. Who Nests Here? Twenty-four Extraordinary Animal Homes […]
Billy Frank Jr.
I live in Bellingham, Washington, but I did not grow up here. That means that even though I have walked on Billy Frank Jr. Street, […]
A Little Spot of Anger
Diane Alber‘s 2019 picture book A Little Spot of Anger: A Story About Managing BIG Emotions is what I call a functional picture book. The […]
To Boldly Go
Anyone who grew up in or around science fiction will hear the phrase “to boldly go” and think Star Trek (the original series). And that’s […]
Backyard Fairies
As I mentioned a few days ago, I recently met Phoebe Wahl at the 2026 Children’s Literature Conference here in Bellingham, Washington. She was pleasant […]
The Science of Baking
To be honest, I’m actually not sure what the title of this book is. My library lists it as “The Science of Baking,” but the […]
Victor Hugo’s Wondrous Feast
David T. Warner’s 2024 book Victor Hugo’s Wondrous Feast: The True Story of How the Author of Les Misérables Inspired the World to Love is […]
I Can Make Wise Choices
I applaud Darcy Pattison’s nonfiction picture books about nature and science, and her instruction on indie publishing is very helpful. However, her 2019 picture book […]
I’m Very Busy
You should read Oliver Jeffers’ 2025 picture book I’m Very Busy: A (nearly forgotten) BIRTHDAY BOOK. Of course, since it is by Oliver Jeffers, you […]