Review: A Life Made by Hand: The Story of Ruth Asawa by Andrea D’Aquino Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Raincoast Books. Thank you! Publication: September 3, 2019 by Princeton Architectural Press Book Description: Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) was an influential and award-winning sculptor, a beloved figure in the Bay Area art world, and a devoted activist who advocated tirelessly for arts education. […]
It’s decision time, dear readers! It’s come to a magical showdown between FAIRIES and UNICORNS! Let’s say that you’ve been asked to pick a team between fairies and unicorns…which would you choose?! Would you be Team Fairy or would you be Team Unicorn? It’s not an easy choice to make, but I have picture book help here, courtesy of Tundra […]
Reviews are here for two soon-to-be-released and eagerly anticipated picture books! Courtesy of my friends at Raincoast Books, I have the delight of talking about: Brendan Wenzel‘s A Stone Sat Still, and Rabbit and the Motorbike from Kate Hoefler and Sarah Jacoby. Happy reading! A stone sat still with the water, grass, and dirt and it was as it was […]
If you’re ready for wonderful animal-centered picture books, then hang on to your summer hat! Courtesy of Tundra Books, Candlewick Press, and Penguin Random House Canada, I have two excellent titles for you: Princess Puffybottom…and Darryl by Susin Nielsen and Olivia Chin Mueller and A Piglet Named Mercy by Kate DiCamillo and Chris Van Dusen. Enjoy! Life was good. Until […]
Two picture books totally perfect for summer (and holiday!) time on the review docket today, courtesy of my friends at Tundra Books/Penguin Random House Canada! Read on for my thoughts on Janet Hill’s Miss Moon: Wise Words from a Dog Governess and Harry and Clare’s Amazing Staycation from Ted Staunton and Mika Song. Happy reading! You may recognize the […]
Two picture books on review today courtesy of my friends at Raincoast Books! I will be talking about two lovely stories: A Friend for Henry by Jenn Bailey, illustrated by Mika Song, and Otto and Pio by Marianne Dubuc. Happy reading! In A Friend for Henry, by author Jenn Bailey and illustrator Mika Song (Picnic with Oliver), readers are […]
Readers, I have two beautiful picture books on the review docket! Courtesy of partner Candlewick Press/Penguin Random House Canada, here on the two titles on review: Babymoon by Hayley Barrett, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal and Saturday Is Swimming Day by Hyewon Yum. Enjoy! The house is hushed. The lights are low. We’re basking in a newborn glow. The note […]
Welcome to a special spotlight featuring a look at children’s author Ishta Mercurio‘s debut picture book, Small World (illustrated by Jen Corace), as well as a guest post from Ishta! Enjoy! Small World by Ishta Mercurio, illustrated by Jen Corace Source: Hardcopy courtesy of the author. Thank you! Publication: July 2, 2019 by Abrams Books for Young Readers Find Small […]
I have two fantastic new picture books on review today, courtesy of my lovely friends at Pajama Press! We’ll be taking a look at Deborah Kerbel and Suzanne Del Rizzo‘s Before You Were Born, and Mies van Hout‘s From 1 to 10. Happy reading! “Before you were… A song in our hearts, A star in our eye, A […]
Picture book review time! I have three lovely titles on the review docket today, courtesy of my friends at Raincoast Books: Hyeon-Ju Lee‘s The Happiest Tree: A Story of Growing Up; Ruby’s Sword by Jacqueline Véissid, illustrated by Paola Zakimi; and Lola Dutch When I Grow Up by Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright. Enjoy! Author and illustrator Hyeon-Ju Lee, whose […]
