Book Review
Our Islands
Mixed-media illustrations track an adventure in this charming tale of home, friendship, and the intersection between the two. When Bear is swept away from his island home, he washes up on the shore of a strange new city; a girl, Isla,...
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The Boy Who Drew Cats
Dreamlike illustrations enhance the mystical atmosphere of this enchanting picture-book take on a beloved Japanese folktale. Unsuited for the hard work his family farm requires, a boy is sent to train as a priest, but his singular...
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The Princess Away Beyond the Mountains
Whimsical watercolors accompany this high-flying tale of a girl’s empowerment. A king sends his knights to rescue his daughter from the clutches of a dragon in a ruined castle, but this princess doesn’t want to be saved; she rejects...
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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...
