You’ll never look at color the same way again
The nature of concept picture books make them formulaic at a very fundamental level. Since these books are usually used to introduce […]
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Painting unique portraits: 3 noteworthy picture book biographies on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The picture book is a form that lends itself very well to re-telling stories– even those of famous historical figures we know […]
Concept picture books: a much-needed multicultural spin
Round is a Tortilla has a refreshing take on the common concept picture book about shapes. Usually these kind of books target very […]
New picture books, old stories: folktales and fables
The danger in re-telling old stories is that if they don’t bring a fresh perspective, they can seem tired and uninteresting. Especially […]
Be curious: moulding a scientific mind through picture books
I used to despise physics and mathematics in school. I was happy to leave them far behind as soon as it was […]
3 picture books deal with 2 complex issues: death and domestic violence
What could be more difficult that dealing with the loss of a parent? It’s a subject that most people have a hard […]
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 […]