Picture Book

Chronicle likes to push the envelope, and in this case, it is covered with hearts—or maybe not. The point of the book is that a stereotypical Valentine is not what the author wants to deliver.

It’s that time again . . . time for that horrid Grinch to try to ruin Christmas. In Dr.

“This is one fun, lively, and attractive book.”

Innovative design combines with traditional story telling in the sweet and simple The Quiet Crocodile.

“This children’s story based on the characters created by Chris Carter will make fans of a new generation.”

“a super-engaging and thoughtful book, just fine for a quick and casual read, but better for a lingering one.”

Zachary J. Warthog finds a mysterious box on his doorstep.

Author and illustrator Roger Duvoisin (1900–1980) was a Swiss artist who immigrated to the United States in the late 1920s.

“a very readable and enjoyable picture book.”

Groundhog’s Runaway Shadow is a fascinating story about friendship and acceptance.

Who knew that a basic, everyday umbrella could be more than a simple shelter from the weather? The five imaginative, fun loving characters in The Green Umbrella certainly did.

Whose Poop Is That? This question is asked of readers many times. Can you guess correctly? From the basis of a clump of poop and a paw print, can you guess what animal left its scat?

The Cantankerous Crow by Lennart Hellsing and Poul Strøyer is a retelling of a classic Swedish tale from the 1950s.