Rebecca Doughty’s “Before You,” remembers life before “you” came along and changed things. The book resonates with readers of all ages.
Browsing: picture books
Each year, Cracking the Cover compiles a list of books that make great gifts. The following are outstanding picture books published in 2016.
Matthew Reinhart’s ‘Frozen: A Pop-up Adventure’ lives up to its title with exciting and surprising pop-ups with every turn of the page.
“Pug Meets Pig” is very simple at first glance. There are not a lot of words to read, but there’s a lot to gleam contextually.
Two recent picture books — “Thérèse Makes a Tapestry” and “Cleonardo” — celebrate strong young protagonists who want nothing more than to excel.
“The Storybook Knight” is a charming picture book from the husband-wife team of Helen and Thomas Docherty (“The Snatchabook”).
“Max at Night” is one of those books that children will love reading over and over. The simple, enchanting story is immediately appealing.
American Girl’s newest line of characters, WellieWishers, includes books and dolls geared toward 5-8-year-olds. But they work well for younger girls, too.
“Lucy,” by Randy Cecil bridges the gap between picture book and early reader. I am not a dog person, but I found “Lucy” charming nonetheless.
Playing even a small part in a child’s reading journey is an awesome opportunity, says ‘Busy Builders, Busy Week!’ author Jean Reidy.