Saturday, July 07, 2007

The Zoo

by Suzy Lee
Kane/Miller Book Publishers
978-1-933605-28-9
2007 in US
2004 in Seoul, Korea
$15.95

Suzy Lee offers a unique look at a trip to the zoo in this wonderfully creative picture book. She has managed to capture both the colorful, exciting adventure that a zoo offers in a child's eyes and the chaperoning stresses of parenthood. The illustrations nicely demonstrate the contrast between the bland, mundane zoo the parents see and the bright, colorful zoo experienced by the child, which creatively captures the way a child's imagination can soar. This is certainly an exciting trip to the zoo for everyone.

Someday

by Alison McGhee & Peter H. Reynolds
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
2007
ISBN #: 1-4169-2811-1
$14.99

This is a warm and powerful story about a mother's love and the wonderful potential of a new life. As she watches her young daughter sleep, a mom envisions the ups and downs her child might experience in life. She sees the simple joys, bravery, sorrow, and adventures of a full life. Alison McGhee and Peter Reynolds have beautifully captured the dreams of a parent and the great possibilities of life through their simple words and soft illustrations. This is a must have for any new parent.

Monday, June 18, 2007

Daddy Hugs

by Karen Katz
Simon & Schuster
978-1-4169-4120-0
2007
30 pages
$7.99

This book celebrates the beauty and importance of a Daddy's love. Through warm, colorful illustrations, and simple language, Katz counts out a variety of Daddy hugs. From "teeny, tiny finger hugs" to celebrating baby's first steps, Katz describes the loving interactions of a father and his baby.

Skippyjon Jones Color Crazy

by Judy Schachner
Dulton Children's Books
978-0-525-47782-2
2007
14 pages
$6.99

Through Skippyjon Jones, Schachner's crazy color book reflects the creativity and freedom children express when coloring. An orange tree. Pink skies. Skippyjon's imagination run wild while young readers learn their colors. Schachner's soft, simple illustrations and bright eyed character, Skippyjon, make this an energetic read, perfect for her young audience.