Tag: Picture Books

The Wombats Go Wild for Words by Beth Ferry & Lori Nichols

Occasionally, I talk about a picture book that I discovered. Actually, my sister, Linda, bought The Wombats Go Wild for Words for her granddaughter. After I read it, I wanted a copy for my a great-nephew. Before he was born, I spent a great deal of time picking out books for him, including some that… Continue reading The Wombats Go Wild for Words by Beth Ferry & Lori Nichols

Knight Owl and Early Bird by Christopher Denise

Two years ago, I fell in love with the illustrations and the little owl in Christopher Denise’s picture book, Knight Owl. It went on to become a Caldecott Honor Book, which means it’s celebrated for the illustrations. Yesterday was release date for the second in the series, Knight Owl and Early Bird. Naturally, I had… Continue reading Knight Owl and Early Bird by Christopher Denise

Knight Owl by Christopher Denise

Before I even saw the book, I fell in love with the title. I love wordplay. But, after I picked up Christopher Denise’s Knight Owl, I was thoroughly caught up in the little owl’s world. Denise has illustrated other books, but this is the first he has written and illustrated. It’s sweet and charming. I… Continue reading Knight Owl by Christopher Denise

Dear Librarian by Lydia M. Sigwarth

I’ve heard stories. When I interview authors for this site, I ask them to tell me a story about libraries or librarians in their lives. I’ve heard Neil Gaiman talk about the role his local public library played in his life as a child. Nancy Pearl talks about it. There was no one librarian in… Continue reading Dear Librarian by Lydia M. Sigwarth

A is for Audra by John Robert Allman

As a Broadway fan, even before I actually saw the book, I wanted a copy of John Robert Allman’s A is for Audra. He wrote the book, but this picture book wouldn’t be anywhere near as wonderful without Peter Emmerich’s illustrations of Broadway’s leading ladies. It’s subtitled, “Broadway’s Leading Ladies from A to Z”, and… Continue reading A is for Audra by John Robert Allman

Planting Stories by Anika Aldamuy Denise

Once in a while, I come across a children’s picture book that needs to be shared. This time, my friend, Donna, shared a copy of Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré. Author Anika Aldamuy Denise’s flowing language goes hand-in-hand with the beautiful illustrations by Paola Escobar. This is the gorgeous story of… Continue reading Planting Stories by Anika Aldamuy Denise

Sea Prayer by Khaled Hosseini

Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner, brings us a picture book, that, at least in our library, is for adults. The illustrator of Sea Prayer, Dan Williams, matches Hosseini’s story with a sharp contrast in colors as the story unfolds. The biographical statement on the book’s back flap says that Williams’ illustrations accompanied an excerpt… Continue reading Sea Prayer by Khaled Hosseini