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How the Sun Was Brought Back to the Sky | drawn by José Aruego and Ariane Dewey
written by Mirra Ginsburg Another day, another picture book power couple to admire. José Aruego and Ariane Dewey published over 60 books...
Christiana Douglass
Jun 26, 20213 min read


Over and Under the Pond | drawn by Christopher Silas Neal • written by Kate Messner
It is very difficult to choose which Kate Messner/Christopher Silas Neal book to highlight—each book in their Over and Under series is...
Christiana Douglass
Mar 1, 20213 min read


The Giant Jam Sandwich | pictures and story by John Vernon Lord • verses by Janet Burroway
The Giant Jam Sandwich scratches many an itch for a classic, fantastical and outrageous tale, where the very base premise of the story is...
Christiana Douglass
Feb 20, 20212 min read


Albert B. Cub & Zebra | Anne Rockwell
Fondly shortened to "A.B. Cub & Zebra" in our home, this simple, yet striking alphabet book was a nightly staple my mother, sister and I...
Christiana Douglass
Feb 10, 20213 min read


Happy Cat | Steve Henry
Happy Cat is an independently warmhearted tale tucked away in a Guided Reader book. The illustrations tell much more of the story,...
Christiana Douglass
Feb 4, 20212 min read


Twenty Big Trucks in the Middle of the Street | drawn by Kurt Cyrus • written by Mark Lee
Twenty Big Trucks is one that has longevity on a child's shelf. Richly illustrated by Kurt Cyrus, it serves triple duty as an engaging,...
Christiana Douglass
Jan 28, 20212 min read


The Jolly Postman Series | Janet & Allan Ahlberg
There's no substitute for a handwritten note, and I think we will always be enchanted with the mail. The envelope, the stamps chosen, the...
Christiana Douglass
Jan 22, 20212 min read


Cycle City | Alison Farrell
Alison Farrell's 2018 debut, Cycle City, is part Richard Scarry, part Marianne Dubuc with a sprinkling of local Portland whimsy that sets...
Christiana Douglass
Jan 15, 20212 min read
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