Contrasting hues of orange and purple captivate in this fanciful picture book that makes one thing very clear: “there are no dragons in this book.” Though one may see sharp claws, shooting sparks, and spiky tails within these pages,... Read More

Dynamic colored-pencil illustrations match the energy of their subject in this story of a green-thumbed grandmother. Feeding her hens and geese, composting, watering, weeding, and harvesting, it’s all in a day’s work for Granny as... Read More

Joy has always wanted a dog; Jump has always wanted a kid. As they wait for the right companion, they make substitutes out of flowers, ferns, sand, and snow, but their formed friends never last. The book utilizes white space and stark... Read More

Creativity in all its forms is celebrated and encouraged in this picture book that calls to the artist in all of us. “If you are an artist,” the book asserts, “blue is not just blue,” “you daydream adventure,” and... Read More

A quirky collection of creatures provide a lesson on self-expression in this tongue-in-cheek picture book about the subjectivity of art. Paty’s exhibition is only three days away, and she has little prepared. She calls on her friends... Read More

Through its story about a bear’s curiosity, "A Home for Grumbly Bear" represents values around home, friendship, and adventure. Perfect for bedtime reading, Heather Hall’s picture book "A Home for Grumbly Bear" tracks a curious... Read More

The supportive picture book "Tyr the Viking" subverts stereotypes in its tale of an admired Viking boy grappling with his feelings following a swordplay loss. Bjorn Fyrre’s third book in the Little Viking series, "Tyr the Viking", is a... Read More

"Sheli" is a lesson-filled Christian picture book in which a sheep learns to place the good of others before herself. Deanna Danielle’s earnest Christian picture book "Sheli" considers God’s concern for people through the familiar... Read More