Heavy Medal
February 22, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Today I review a book that truly exemplifies one of those key moments in a child’s life, fated to be forgotten. I also interview its author.
February 2, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Gathering together all his skill, Wenzel brings to this simple little picture book an artistry and talent bound to blow you away. This is the cat/dog narrative we’ve all been waiting for.
January 9, 2024 by Betsy Bird
I could have picked any picture book to kick off my reviewing in 2024. I have selected this one. For me, this is everything I hope and fear for this year.
December 31, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Don't worry if you missed some of these picture books this year. Clocking at around 32 pages, you should be able to catch up quickly!
December 15, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Today I am saluting these little hero books. They not only took on the challenge of eschewing written communication, but they did so successfully and with aplomb. We should all be so talented.
December 6, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Today we celebrate the picture books that take a chance and try to be funny. Humor may be subjective, but these are pretty darn good!
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December 5, 2023 by Betsy Bird
A fan of bouncy rhymes and cadences? If you know picture books then you know that rhyming can go real bad, real fast. Here are the books that did it well in 2023 then!
December 4, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Today you'll get holidays like Three Kings Day, Ramadan, Halloween, Yom Kippur, Dia De Los Muertos, and even Christmas Eve alongside the usual suspects.
November 2, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Let's talk books with Loren Long! We talk about his upcoming June 2024 title and he discusses how his color blindness has affected his art over the years.
October 6, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Amusing, sweet, and strange. A wondrous mix of the familiar with the utterly original. Meet Olive for yourself.
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