On Our Bookshelf: Arthur’s Cat by Johan Leynaud
A One-Sided Relationship One-sided relationships are challenging especially for children and their pets, and Johan Leynaud captures these feelings perfectly in his book Arthur’s Cat, translated from French by Sarah Ardizzone. Leynaud’s simple color palette of pastels and use of white space help capture the relationship between Arthur and Zeffo. What Arthur Wants Arthur loves […]
On Our Bookshelf: The Missing Piece by Megan K. Palmer
A Simple Idea That Feels So Full There’s something really special about a story that feels simple on the surface but carries something deeper underneath—and The Missing Piece by Megan K. Palmer quietly does exactly that. From the beginning, I was drawn into the image of a family gathered around a puzzle, realizing something isn’t […]
**Bonus Post**: Two Exciting Christmas Picture Book Releases
I’m excited to share with you two unique Christmas pictures books that have released this month. As we head into the holiday season, be sure to check these out! They would make the perfect gift for the child in your life. Meanwhile, Back at the Manger by Brenda Covert Summary This unique retelling of the […]