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2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed

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Most of us gave up buying new umbrellas after the third purchase. But, quite unexpectedly, these portable canopies will offer us something wildly wonderful when we need it the most. Let's see what happens in The Umbrella (Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, March 21, 2023) written by Beth Ferry with artwork by Tom Lichtenheld. I Wish You More, National Book Store, Bulldog Names, Toms, Buying Books Online, Yellow Umbrella, Umbrella Wedding, Books To Buy, Held
I Wish You More
National Book Store
Bulldog Names
Toms
Buying Books Online
Yellow Umbrella
Umbrella Wedding
Books To Buy
Held
Most of us gave up buying new umbrellas after the third purchase. But, quite unexpectedly, these portable canopies will offer us something wildly wonderful when we need it the most. Let's see what happens in The Umbrella (Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, March 21, 2023) written by Beth Ferry with artwork by Tom Lichtenheld.
Margie Myers-Culver
Margie Myers-Culver
2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed
In his newest, expansive wordless endeavor, author illustrator Aaron Becker presents possibilities. He asks us to examine our beliefs on the relationship between the natural world and humans' place in it. In this gorgeous, highly detailed presentation of the passage of time, The Tree and the River (Candlewick Press, March 14, 2023), we take a journey unlike any other. Wordless Picture Books, Wordless Book, Earth Day Pictures, The River, Architectural Styles, The Journey, Book Creator, Lone Tree, Single Tree
Wordless Picture Books
Wordless Book
Earth Day Pictures
The River
Architectural Styles
The Journey
Book Creator
Lone Tree
Single Tree
In his newest, expansive wordless endeavor, author illustrator Aaron Becker presents possibilities. He asks us to examine our beliefs on the relationship between the natural world and humans' place in it. In this gorgeous, highly detailed presentation of the passage of time, The Tree and the River (Candlewick Press, March 14, 2023), we take a journey unlike any other.
Margie Myers-Culver
Margie Myers-Culver
2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed
In Maple & Rosemary (Neal Porter Books, Holiday House, February 28, 2023) written by Alison James with illustrations by Jennifer K. Mann readers are witness to a remarkable friendship. In the best, truest friendships, you are never apart, but entwined forever. The Giving Tree, Social Themes, Lifelong Friends, Touching Stories, School Library Journal, Juvenile Fiction, Penguin Random House
The Giving Tree
Social Themes
Lifelong Friends
Touching Stories
School Library Journal
Juvenile Fiction
Penguin Random House
In Maple & Rosemary (Neal Porter Books, Holiday House, February 28, 2023) written by Alison James with illustrations by Jennifer K. Mann readers are witness to a remarkable friendship. In the best, truest friendships, you are never apart, but entwined forever.
Margie Myers-Culver
Margie Myers-Culver
2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed
This is how bridges are built between books and readers. When that bridge is built, when that connection is forged, something nearly indescribable happens. We see it in their eyes, their demeanor, and their body posture. It is joy. This joy is wonderfully expressed in words by John Schu and in artwork by Lauren Castillo in their first collaboration, This Is A Story (Candlewick Press, March 14, 2023). This book shows us the power of story, our stories and the stories of others. This Is A Book, The Book, Eve Bunting, Pile Of Books, Caldecott, School Librarian, Hope For The Future, Favorite Subject
This Is A Book
The Book
Eve Bunting
Pile Of Books
Caldecott
School Librarian
Hope For The Future
Favorite Subject
This is how bridges are built between books and readers. When that bridge is built, when that connection is forged, something nearly indescribable happens. We see it in their eyes, their demeanor, and their body posture. It is joy. This joy is wonderfully expressed in words by John Schu and in artwork by Lauren Castillo in their first collaboration, This Is A Story (Candlewick Press, March 14, 2023). This book shows us the power of story, our stories and the stories of others.
Margie Myers-Culver
Margie Myers-Culver
2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed
It's in these moments our outlook shifts. We see, hear, or smell something we might otherwise miss. Beneath (Little, Brown and Company, January 17, 2023) written and illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld is about looking with new eyes. It is about opening up our minds and hearts in order to understand the wholeness of someone or something. This is when we are our best selves. This is when life is richer and larger. New York Times, Book Club Books, New Books, Elements Of Nature, Beneath The Surface, Walk In The Woods, Mom Help, Comic Book Artists, Beatrix Potter
New York Times
Book Club Books
New Books
Elements Of Nature
Beneath The Surface
Walk In The Woods
Mom Help
Comic Book Artists
Beatrix Potter
It's in these moments our outlook shifts. We see, hear, or smell something we might otherwise miss. Beneath (Little, Brown and Company, January 17, 2023) written and illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld is about looking with new eyes. It is about opening up our minds and hearts in order to understand the wholeness of someone or something. This is when we are our best selves. This is when life is richer and larger.
Margie Myers-Culver
Margie Myers-Culver
2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed
For this reason, music is a bridge, too, between us and what surrounds us daily as well as to our past. Bravo, Little Bird! (A Paula Wiseman Book, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, February 21, 2023) written by Annie Silvestro with artwork by Ramona Kaulitzki is the heartwarming story of an old man and the bond his music makes with a bird. Their relationship transcends death in a truly beautiful tribute to the power of music, family, and friendship. Heartwarming Pictures, Heartwarming Stories, Bunny Book, Bird Book, Drawn Together, Who Plays It, The Power Of Music
Heartwarming Pictures
Heartwarming Stories
Bunny Book
Bird Book
Drawn Together
Who Plays It
The Power Of Music
For this reason, music is a bridge, too, between us and what surrounds us daily as well as to our past. Bravo, Little Bird! (A Paula Wiseman Book, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, February 21, 2023) written by Annie Silvestro with artwork by Ramona Kaulitzki is the heartwarming story of an old man and the bond his music makes with a bird. Their relationship transcends death in a truly beautiful tribute to the power of music, family, and friendship.
Margie Myers-Culver
Margie Myers-Culver
2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed
We might be nervous or worried, but once we are in that moment, if we are doing something we love, everything and everyone else disappears. That passion we hold close to our hearts is released. Something Wild (Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, February 28, 2023) written and illustrated by Molly Ruttan connects to that apprehension all of us feel at times. It shows us how that apprehension is transformed into something unexpectedly marvelous. Wild Book, Something Wild, Create This Book, Learn To Fly, Kirkus Reviews, Gorgeous Art
Wild Book
Something Wild
Create This Book
Learn To Fly
Kirkus Reviews
Gorgeous Art
We might be nervous or worried, but once we are in that moment, if we are doing something we love, everything and everyone else disappears. That passion we hold close to our hearts is released. Something Wild (Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, February 28, 2023) written and illustrated by Molly Ruttan connects to that apprehension all of us feel at times. It shows us how that apprehension is transformed into something unexpectedly marvelous.
Margie Myers-Culver
Margie Myers-Culver
2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed
In Sometimes It's Nice To Be Alone (Neal Porter Books, Holiday House, February 14, 2023) written by Amy Hest with illustrations by Philip Stead readers are soothed by the contentment of being alone and awakened to the joy of shared experiences. Rhythmic text presents the solace found in ordinary activities but also elevates those through imagination coupled with exquisite artwork. Margaret Wise Brown, Blue Boat, Ebook Cover, Children's Picture Books, Alone, Book Cover Design
Margaret Wise Brown
Blue Boat
Ebook Cover
Children's Picture Books
Alone
Book Cover Design
In Sometimes It's Nice To Be Alone (Neal Porter Books, Holiday House, February 14, 2023) written by Amy Hest with illustrations by Philip Stead readers are soothed by the contentment of being alone and awakened to the joy of shared experiences. Rhythmic text presents the solace found in ordinary activities but also elevates those through imagination coupled with exquisite artwork.
Margie Myers-Culver
Margie Myers-Culver
2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed
The loss of memory through the disease of Alzheimer's is particularly difficult to see happen to those we love. Never Forget Eleanor (Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, February 14, 2023) written by Jason June with pictures by Loren Long explores memory loss through the affectionate bond between a grandson and his grandmother. For as long as you can, you will remember this tender story about the power of words. June Pictures, Book People, Beautiful Stories, Favorite Words, We Remember, Pencil Illustration, Children And Family
June Pictures
Book People
Beautiful Stories
Favorite Words
We Remember
Pencil Illustration
Children And Family
The loss of memory through the disease of Alzheimer's is particularly difficult to see happen to those we love. Never Forget Eleanor (Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, February 14, 2023) written by Jason June with pictures by Loren Long explores memory loss through the affectionate bond between a grandson and his grandmother. For as long as you can, you will remember this tender story about the power of words.
Margie Myers-Culver
Margie Myers-Culver
2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed
This is the gift of a book, given to us again and again whenever the cover is opened. Authored by Grace Lin and Kate Messner with illustrations by Grace Lin, Once Upon a Book (Little, Brown And Company, February 07, 2023) is a layered narrative with hidden references to other titles and different cultures. It is a story of longing and belonging. New Children's Books, Fairytale Lover, Books New Releases, Middle Grade Books, Award Winning Books
New Children's Books
Fairytale Lover
Books New Releases
Middle Grade Books
Award Winning Books
This is the gift of a book, given to us again and again whenever the cover is opened. Authored by Grace Lin and Kate Messner with illustrations by Grace Lin, Once Upon a Book (Little, Brown And Company, February 07, 2023) is a layered narrative with hidden references to other titles and different cultures. It is a story of longing and belonging.
Margie Myers-Culver
Margie Myers-Culver
2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed
There is something exceptionally beautiful about the relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild. The one is young enough to appreciate the wisdom in the elder and the elder is old enough to welcome the wisdom of the youth. This mutual affection and respect is lovingly presented in Just Like Grandma (Heartdrum, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, January 24, 2023) written by debut picture book author Kim Rogers with illustrations by Julie Flett. How To Make Something, Something Beautiful, Grandma Book, Most Beautiful Butterfly, Beaded Moccasins, Easy Books, Diverse Books, Kim Rogers, Indigenous Peoples
How To Make Something
Something Beautiful
Grandma Book
Most Beautiful Butterfly
Beaded Moccasins
Easy Books
Diverse Books
Kim Rogers
Indigenous Peoples
There is something exceptionally beautiful about the relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild. The one is young enough to appreciate the wisdom in the elder and the elder is old enough to welcome the wisdom of the youth. This mutual affection and respect is lovingly presented in Just Like Grandma (Heartdrum, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, January 24, 2023) written by debut picture book author Kim Rogers with illustrations by Julie Flett.
Margie Myers-Culver
Margie Myers-Culver
2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed
When I read In Every Life (Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, February 07, 2023) written and illustrated by Marla Frazee for the first time, it was as if my dad was looking over my shoulder. When I read it a second time, it was as if every illustration was a testament to something I had heard over and over and over until it became a part of me. It is one thing to read or hear words, but when those words are made visible, their truth is revealed. Book Of Life, Marla Frazee, Glowing Art, Spiritual Words, Emotions
Book Of Life
Marla Frazee
Glowing Art
Spiritual Words
Emotions
When I read In Every Life (Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, February 07, 2023) written and illustrated by Marla Frazee for the first time, it was as if my dad was looking over my shoulder. When I read it a second time, it was as if every illustration was a testament to something I had heard over and over and over until it became a part of me. It is one thing to read or hear words, but when those words are made visible, their truth is revealed.
Margie Myers-Culver
Margie Myers-Culver
2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed
Author illustrator Matthew Cordell shows us bravery can come when we least expect it in his new title, Evergreen (A Feiwel and Friends Book, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, February 7, 2023). This squirrel's trek represents the special turning point when bravery sets us free to enjoy the best kind of adventure our world has to offer. Book Of The Month, Evergreen Book, Arnold Lobel, Bear Island, Caldecott Medal
Book Of The Month
Evergreen Book
Arnold Lobel
Bear Island
Caldecott Medal
Author illustrator Matthew Cordell shows us bravery can come when we least expect it in his new title, Evergreen (A Feiwel and Friends Book, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, February 7, 2023). This squirrel's trek represents the special turning point when bravery sets us free to enjoy the best kind of adventure our world has to offer.
Margie Myers-Culver
Margie Myers-Culver
2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed
Each time All Because You Matter written by Tami Charles with illustrations by Bryan Collier is read, you find yourself saying in your heart of hearts, "Yes! Yes! Yes!" You repeat that word of affirmation because of the truth and power in the words you've read and in the artwork you've seen. These same creators released the next book, We Are Here. in this trio as our new calendar year started. It is as compelling and eloquent as its predecessor. 100 Best Books, Good Books, Ezra Jack Keats, Middle School Girls, Coretta Scott King, One Hit Wonder, Big Words, You Matter
100 Best Books
Good Books
Ezra Jack Keats
Middle School Girls
Coretta Scott King
One Hit Wonder
Big Words
You Matter
Each time All Because You Matter written by Tami Charles with illustrations by Bryan Collier is read, you find yourself saying in your heart of hearts, "Yes! Yes! Yes!" You repeat that word of affirmation because of the truth and power in the words you've read and in the artwork you've seen. These same creators released the next book, We Are Here. in this trio as our new calendar year started. It is as compelling and eloquent as its predecessor.
Margie Myers-Culver
Margie Myers-Culver
2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed
So many wild beings are in need of our assistance and protection. They are not alone, though, as Sanctuary: A Home for Rescued Farm Animals (Clarion Books, January 31, 2023) written and illustrated by Julia Denos shows us. Her thoughtful text and heartwarming artwork are a precious ode to those animals who might be overlooked in our endeavors to make life for all those on our planet better. Book Lists, Amazon Books, Book Recommendations, Farm Animals, Childrens Books, Toddler Books
Book Lists
Amazon Books
Book Recommendations
Farm Animals
Childrens Books
Toddler Books
So many wild beings are in need of our assistance and protection. They are not alone, though, as Sanctuary: A Home for Rescued Farm Animals (Clarion Books, January 31, 2023) written and illustrated by Julia Denos shows us. Her thoughtful text and heartwarming artwork are a precious ode to those animals who might be overlooked in our endeavors to make life for all those on our planet better.
Margie Myers-Culver
Margie Myers-Culver
2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed
Author Anne Wynter and artist Daniel Miyares have collaborated to bring readers a book, Nell Plants A Tree (Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, January 31, 2023), that shows this optimism, hope, and faith. A single act causes something to happen. Some might say what happens is expected and ordinary. There is nothing ordinary about the sight of a majestic tree or the generations of family bound to that tree, each weathering the storms of life. Pecan Tree, Arbour Day, Wynter, Collage Illustration, Book Illustrations, Collage Artwork, Black Families, Kids Writing
Pecan Tree
Arbour Day
Wynter
Collage Illustration
Book Illustrations
Collage Artwork
Black Families
Kids Writing
Author Anne Wynter and artist Daniel Miyares have collaborated to bring readers a book, Nell Plants A Tree (Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, January 31, 2023), that shows this optimism, hope, and faith. A single act causes something to happen. Some might say what happens is expected and ordinary. There is nothing ordinary about the sight of a majestic tree or the generations of family bound to that tree, each weathering the storms of life.
Margie Myers-Culver
Margie Myers-Culver
2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed
Dim Sum, Here We Come! (Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, January 3, 2023) written and illustrated by Maple Lam is pure delight. Page after page, it is a joyous window into a world of family, food, and tradition, tied together with great affection. Char Siu, Dim Sum, Chinese American, American Girl, Shrimp Dumplings, Kindergarten Books, Preschool Books, Year Of The Rabbit, Frenemies
Char Siu
Dim Sum
Chinese American
American Girl
Shrimp Dumplings
Kindergarten Books
Preschool Books
Year Of The Rabbit
Frenemies
Dim Sum, Here We Come! (Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, January 3, 2023) written and illustrated by Maple Lam is pure delight. Page after page, it is a joyous window into a world of family, food, and tradition, tied together with great affection.
Margie Myers-Culver
Margie Myers-Culver
2023 Fiction Picture Books Reviewed