Waiting was NOT easy for this one. It’s here! Nate couldn’t be more excited for the arrival of An Elephant and Piggie Biggie. Mo Willems’ celebrated series has played one of the most significant roles in turning Nate into an independent reader this year, and I imagine that it’s done the same for so many others. We love E&P for their friendship, authentic emotions and fun. Long live these two friends! Published by Disney Hyperion Books.
#littlelitbookseries is all about #diversity and #diversebooks this month.
The Dinner That Cooked Itself is an old Chinese folk tale brought to life by Kenard Pak’s atmospheric art, beautifully textured and layered. It tells the story of Tuan, a simple but hard-working man, who one night, shows kindness to the smallest of creatures—a snail. Tuan’s compassion is rewarded in a magical way. Readers who are willing to take part in the wonder of this enchanting tale will be rewarded with a story they won’t forget.
The Dinner That Cooked Itself was written by J.C. Hsyu, illustrated by Kenard Pak and published by Flying Eye Books.
Drop by Little Lit Book Series for more diverse books throughout the month, but don’t miss what everyone is sharing today with the hashtag #littlelitbookseries on Instagram.
Deeply engaging and informative reference about animals who make their homes in the southern hemisphere. A stunning and hefty volume with modern, crisp and geometric illustrations. A new favorite for avid nonfiction readers or anyone wanting to know more about the blue wildebeest, spotted hyena, ring-tailed lemur, ocelot and so many more.
Wild Animals of the South was written and illustrated by Dieter Braun, translated by Jen Calleja and published by Flying Eye Books.
Best chums Big and Little—a turtle and a squirrel—do everything together until one day when Big inexplicably retreats into his shell. After many unsuccessful attempts to coax him out, Little has no idea what to do. So he intuitively does what any friend would do. BIG HID is a lovely story set in a rich, beautifully saturated palette by Roisin Swales. A perfect read-aloud for toddlers and preschoolers. Forthcoming from Flying Eye Books in early August.
We love seeing a city through an artist’s eyes, and in this case, Cat Seto’s. Her new Impressions of Paris: An Artist’s Sketchbook contains a mélange of illustrations, notes and vignettes that uncover the many facets of this glorious city—from the quotidian to the ornate, the celebrated landmarks to the small, charming details tucked away in its tiny corners and crevices.
Cat shows us her art that has been inspired by the City of Lights, centering around four main principles—color, pattern, perspective and rhythm—and how this tremendous city continues to engage artists and creatives who draw on its beauty, history and joie de vivre to inspire their own work. Will we take this incredibly lovely guide with us to Paris one day? Mais oui!
Impressions of Paris: An Artist’s Sketchbook was written and illustrated by Cat Seto and published by Harper Design. Click here for a charming preview of the book. You can see where her impressions of Paris and life in San Francisco connect at @paristosf.