Picture Book

Illustrations make Out of a Jar sparkle and shine. But is that enough to make it a must-have read?

Marilyn Monroe (Little People, BIG DREAMS) introduces a young child (ages 4–7) to Marilyn Monroe. “Once, in the city of Los Angeles, there was a little girl with lots of love to give.

There’s a Ghost in this House is a picture book of a different color.

“For parents who want to reassure anxious children, this book will be a useful tool.”

Translated from its original Iranian/Persian publication by Sara Khalili, In the Meadow of Fantasies holds a tender yet powerful allure.

Piret Raud is back! Readers may recall Raud’s The Ear (reviewed here in February 2019), a darling story about an ear that specializes in listening.

“Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma is a beautiful tribute to an award-winning musician with a heart much larger than the number of albums he has created and accolades he h

My School Stinks! is about a boy named Stuart who gets sent to a wild animal school by mistake.

“A world of bright imagination where kindness wins out.”

“King Tutankhamun Tells All provides a lively introduction to Egyptology and to the famous boy king.”

“Moon Camp is brilliantly implemented by Barry Gott as author and illustrator.”

“The Secret Life of Boo-Boos is a winner for future doctors, nurses, physician’s assistants, or anyone wanting to learn about the human body in a clever and understandable way.”