An eclectic group of good reads...
And Then It’s Spring is an enchanting picture book written by Julie Fogliani and illustrated by Erin E. Stead. Mom, It’s My First Day of Kindergarten! is another charming read written and illustrated by Hyewon Yum. Do they have anything in common? Well they did both win the 2013 Ezra Jack Keats Award for New Writer and New Illustrator , which I spoke about in this post. Let’s start with And Then It’s Spring. Too often picture books and children’s books are littered with horribly bad rhymes and verse. I’m almost allergic to it now. This book on the other hand reads like a soft, gentle ode to spring; so naturally lyrical. It is poetic in the most beautiful way. Combined with Erin Stead’s gorgeous wood block print illustrations, it’s a true winner. I was already a...
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