The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown is important for bookworms of all ages, Goodnight Moon repeat readers, librarians, children's literature lovers, aspiring writers, bunnies, teachers, adventurers, dreamers, anyone who has ever felt strange or different, and anyone who has ever been a kid. — Julie
Birdsong is a beautiful ode to seasonal shifts in our lives and in the natural world. As a young girl moves to a new home and befriends her elderly neighbor, she finds a wise friend and fellow artist who opens her eyes to new ways of seeing (and creating). Flett's gentle illustrations and a sincere story make this book a tender way to explore life and death--truly a poem for the heart. — Hannah
For all kids who march to their own beat, this beautifully illustrated and quietly hilarious book will keep you stomping along on your own unique path. — Julie
It Began With a Page sheds brilliant light on one of America's most forward-thinking artists and children's book makers, showing a woman who used her art to create a more inclusive and bright world. Morstad, whose illustrations often evoke the soft vibrancy of Fujikawa's, is a perfect fit in visualizing her story. Maclear's engaging paean conjures an image of Fujikawa that fits solidly in the present, making her work all the more relevant to readers today. This is an exquisite, immersive biography that will delight anyone who loves books. — Hannah
Everyone, especially children, need language to describe the feelings and emotions that swirl in their heads and hearts. Hungry Jim will help with that, as Snyder's fable-like tale cleverly addresses how a sour mood can spoil a day. — Rachel