Hitchins’s mix of raw emotion and salty hilarity works beautifully. It takes a special kind of person to write a play-by-play description of masturbation that is simultaneously hilarious, repulsive, and sweet. That person is Shawn... Read More

Whether singing, dancing, or grumbling on the verge of a tantrum, Eileen Spinelli’s "Love You Always" conveys a message of unconditional love through simple, charmingly melodic verses and lovely pastel-hued vignettes from Gillian... Read More

With a ghost in the attic, a bogey monster in the basement, and a pixie in the piano, it’s no wonder Jackson is having trouble sleeping. No worries, though—some thoughtful problem solving guarantees a restful slumber for Jackson, and... Read More

When his trip to the The City Museum is cut short, Max is encouraged by an enthusiastic curator to write a letter to his favorite dinosaur, sparking an entertaining and cleverly educational correspondence between a boy and a T. Rex in... Read More

Looking for a friend who won’t run for cover when he comes out to play, one small raincloud meets his match in the perpetually frowning florist in "Ivy and the Lonely Raincloud" from Katie Harnett. Humorously expressive illustrations... Read More

Vivid photographs featuring some of Earth’s most astonishing features, creatures, and accomplishments are set on a crisp white backdrop and paired with an array of questions that sensibly guide curious young biologists on a quest of... Read More

Bugs, Tweety, and countless other well-loved characters can all thank one man for giving them a voice in movies, television, and radio, but before Mel Blanc became an actor, he was a precocious boy with mountains of energy and... Read More

A boy hears the call of an owl, feels the pull of the moon, and communes with a giant oak. "Wake", from Shawn Dougherty, follows his dreamy nighttime foray into the surrounding woods. Watercolors from Leah Busch complement the boy’s... Read More