Book Review
Chidori
Gorgeous collage illustrations use multiple mediums to complement this touching tale of finding hope within loss. Hana is at school when a devastating tsunami crashes over Japan; from her protected spot on a hill, she has an intimate...
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We Are All Animals
Budding zoologists will delight in this picture book that delivers animal facts while describing what over 150 animals have in common with humans. With sections devoted to topics such as “We all have feelings,” “We all need...
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Saif's Special Patches
A shy child draws courage from a patchwork quilt in this tender picture book. When Saif declares he is too shy to play basketball with his friends, his mother comforts him by telling him his favorite quilt is made of pieces of him, like...
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Dear New Friend
The intricate patterns and bold colors of Persian design are woven into the illustrations of this moving tale about crosscultural connection. A boy envisions what he and his new friend will do on his friend’s first visit to his house;...
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Nop
Fed up with not being picked, a worn plush bear chooses discovery and adventure in this stunning picture book about finding your own way in the world—even if you have to make it up. Toys come and go from Oddmint’s Dumporeum, but not...
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The Peanut Man
Hues of yellow, blue, and green pair with layered textures and delicate details in this picture book about finding home in unlikely places. Coqui loves talking with her friend Emilio, the Peanut Man, as he passes by on the street outside...
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Moving Day
Inspired by a true story, this whimsical watercolor picture book uses an unlikely vessel to guide children through the anxiety of moving. After sitting in the same spot for over a hundred years, a gray Victorian house does not want to...
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The Endless Sea
Haunting but hopeful, this powerful picture book offers age-appropriate insights into the lives of refugees. A girl is caught in the aftermath of the Vietnam War; in the dead of night, her family flees, escaping on a rickety boat. When...