Tag Archives: Picture Books
Some books I’m looking forward to reading in 2012 (updated)
As the title says, here’s list of books I’ve heard or read about that I look forward to reading in 2012. You’ll see they cover quite a range of genres, from children’s to adult, fantasy to literature, which is pretty … Continue reading
Filed under Book Reviews
Adventures in the Soviet Imaginary: Children’s Books and Graphic Arts (University of Chicago)
Stumbled across a really neat exhibit currently up at the University of Chicago’s Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery, through the end of the year (December 30th). If you’re in the area, I suggest you take a look! Press release, take … Continue reading
Filed under Field Trip, Youth Literature in the Wild
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! (Image from illustrator Sophie Blackall’s new book and authorial debut, Are You Awake?, available May 10th. I saw a preview copy at ALA Midwinter and adored it.)
Filed under Klickitat Recommends
Review: Mirror by Jeannie Baker
Mirror Written and illustrated by Jeannie Baker Candlewick Press $18.99 ISBN 9780763648480 For ages 2 and up On shelves now When I was a kid I was fascinated by photographer Peter Menzel’s book Material World. Menzel arranged for a team … Continue reading
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“Animal Tales: Beasts, Toys, and Fables” at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Along with attending the Canada Reads debates, I crammed quite a bit of sightseeing into my three days in Toronto. One of the highlights was my tour of the Art Galley of Ontario, known affectionately to most as “AGO.” There … Continue reading
