Forever or a Day

Sarah Jacoby’s profoundly beautiful debut Forever or a Day ponders time and our perspective of it.  Her story is immersive and deeply reflective, and you’ll get lost in its words as they mix with your own thoughts, images and memories of your life that will be conjured up while reading.  Sarah’s soft, ethereal illustrations and pensive text remind us in the end what richness we have in family and our time with them.  This book evokes so many emotions, and its images and words—they stay with you.  One of our favorites published this year.

Forever or a Day was written and illustrated by Sarah Jacoby and published by Chronicle Books .  Out soon on March 27.

Peanut Butter and Jelly (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #3)

In the latest installment of one of our favorite graphic novel series Narwhal and Jelly, Jelly introduces Narwhal to his new favorite food (hint, it’s in the title of the book) and Narwhal becomes slightly obsessed.  Just slightly. ;)

If you haven’t gotten a chance to check out this swimmingly fun set of early reader graphic novels starring this charming pair of best friends, there’s no time like the present.  They’re perfect for reluctant readers and avid readers alike.

Peanut Butter and Jelly (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #3) was written and Illustrated by Ben Clanton and published by Tundra Books.  Due out soon on March 27 but available for pre-order now.

Natsumi!

Natsumi is a little girl with a huge personality.  She does things with all the zeal, volume and might she can muster.  The grown-ups in her life always seem to want her to take her energy down a notch.  As she’s feeling discouraged and that she can’t do anything right, Grandfather imparts some timely advice.  Natsumi takes his words to heart and puts her energy into preparing an incredible surprise for her family at her village’s upcoming festival.  NATSUMI! is an exuberant and heartwarming tale that celebrates children’s uniqueness and strengths.

NATSUMI! was written by Susan Lendroth, illustrated by Priscilla Burris and published by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers.

The Wild Robot Escapes

She’s back.

“Hello, I am ROZZUM unit 7134, but you may call me Roz.  While my robotic systems are activating, I will tell you about myself.”

The Wild Robot Escapes was written and illustrated by Peter Brown and published by Little Brown Books for Young Readers.  Out now!

Space Kids: An Introduction for Young Explorers

A celestial tour of space, our solar system and its stars, sun, our earth and moon, constellations, galaxies, asteroids and comets.  Readers also get an introduction to Ariane 5, one of the best rockets in the world, a visit to the International Space Station (your lower orbit home away from home) and a look at the day in the life of an astronaut.  Andrea De Santis’ color stories are out of this world.

Space Kids: An Introduction for Young Explorers was written by Steve Parker, illustrated by Andrea De Santis and published by Little Gestalten.