The Great Gatsby
K. Woodman-Maynard adapts F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic into a gorgeous graphic novel. Set in 1922 New York, the story follows Nick Carroway, a young man who’s come to New... Read More
Books We've Reviewed from Candlewick
Julián at the Wedding
Julián and his new friend Marisol are important players in a wedding. When an accident ruins Marisol’s dress, Julián improvises a solution to save the big day. Watercolor... Read More
In the Half Room
This latest title from Caldecott Honor winner Carson Ellis is surrealistic and dreamy, tripping through a room of partial objects while the half moon shines in through the... Read More
Curious Comparisons
Ever wonder how many grains of sand fit inside of a bucket, or how many ears of corn it takes to pop a bag of popcorn? Inquiring minds will love this life-sized exploration of... Read More
Dandelion's Dream
A happy little dandelion views the world with wonder in this wordless story about enjoying life to the fullest. Dark and smokey shades of black and gray are softened with sunny... Read More
Curse of the Evil Librarian
As it turns out, it is simply not possible to keep an angry demon librarian down. The title librarian still wants Annie, his former child bride, as well as revenge against Cyn,... Read More
My Grandma and Me
A young girl reveals her fondest memories of growing up with her grandmother in Iran, from early morning prayers and homemade chadors to volunteering at the mosque and enjoying... Read More
Out of Wonder
Like any artform or creative pursuit, the great poets developed subtle, incredibly effective personal styles. In their unique use of words and ideas, they performed a type of... Read More
Du Iz Tak?
A group of excitable insects are inspired and astounded by the appearance of a growing flower in "Du Iz Tak?" Written entirely in the playful and amusing language of bugs, it... Read More