David Michael Slater

Since her first picture was posted on Reddit in 2012, the Internet has been substantially owned by Grumpy Cat.

“undeniable charm of Kinney’s art.  . . . hilarious. . . . remarkable. . . . good comic timing.”

Eric Morse’s What Is Punk? is an odd project, given that it’s aimed at 3–7 year-olds and meant to, at least according to the back cover, “[lay] the groundwork for the next generation of li

The Bureau of Misplaced Dads is both an homage to and a clever variation on Where the Wild Things Are; an author could do a lot worse than emulate one of the most successful child

As an author of picture books and a longtime teacher, this reviewer approached I Will Never Get a Star on Mrs. Benson’s Blackboard with both interest and trepidation.

Where are My Books? is a mystery starring young Spenser, narwhal fanatic, bibliophile, and—after his beloved books begin disappearing from his bedside shelf—amateur sleuth.

“in the final analysis, it’s the illustrations that rock; the story is not likely to stick with you.”

“Of Child's many gifts, perhaps the greatest is her ability to imbue her characters with unforgettable voices.”

“It’s clear that the creators of The Snatchabook set out to deliver a lighthearted tale, so it’s baffling . . .”

“The creators of The Day the Crayons Quit seem to be hoping readers won’t mind that they’ve colored a bit outside the lines.”