Book Review
Jacomini
A cozy story about friendship and celebrating the gifts of those around us, this picture book’s adorable cast of characters is sure to delight. Jacomini is a small bunny who is kind, gentle, and clever. All his friends, from dogs to...
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Climbing
A poem by renowned twentieth-century poet Amy Lowell receives illustrative treatment in this picture book that transforms climbing a tree into a whimsical adventure. As a girl climbs an apple tree, the branches, blossoms, and fruit grow...
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Grandma, Cho Cho and Me
In this colorful, delectable picture book about heritage and togetherness, family memories are shared around the breakfast table. A girl helps her grandmother prepare the big breakfast her family enjoys; while they cook, Grandma tells...
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Jibberjack, Fibberjack
Though dismissed by the adults around her, Frida, an aspiring detective, is on the case of the Jibberjack, a monster terrorizing the town of Rumorridge. Trampled tulips, muddy slides, and missing pigs are all blamed on the menacing...
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Ours
A tender picture book to help children through the loss of an anticipated sibling, this age-appropriate primer on pregnancy loss tackles a complex topic with grace. A boy is excited to become a big brother; he happily helps his parents...
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Stars Align
Painterly and poetic, this picture book follows a girl as she chases her dreams and finds new friends. Fascinated by the stars, she undertakes a trip to see a whole new sky; she arrives in New Zealand, where she meets fellow “star...
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Her Muddy Majesty of Muck
Pencil and watercolor illustrations use scratchy lines and gelatinous drips to evoke the complex emotions addressed in this immersive picture book. Yuki has a terrible temper. During one flare of anger, she throws her keys down a...
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The River
A wholly unique world comes to life in the pages of this picture book in translation. The Oolongs and the Kukichas are two families who live along the river Longo; though they share many similarities, they rarely interact. When a monster...
