01/26/2015
Edmund Loom is an anthropomorphized ball of turquoise yarn with wanderlust. While his parents are always “reeling him in and rolling him back up,” writes newcomer Kolb, they never try to quash his explorations. One day, Edmund rolls far away and encounters a (mostly) friendly world filled with new places and friends; even being chased by kittens is “part of the adventure.” But Edmund eventually misses “familiar places and friendly faces,” and when he feels the literal tug of family and friends, he’s happy to return home—at least for a little while. Kolb has a bright, clean drawing style that will remind readers of their favorite contemporary animation, and his panoramas (sometimes stacked three to a page) make it fun to follow Edmund’s travels and the trail of yarn he leaves in his wake. But while Kolb’s first book is impressive for its visual playfulness and its astute take on child development, literal-minded readers may wonder why no matter how much Edmund unravels, he never seems to get any smaller. Ages 5–8. Agent: Laurie Abkemeier, DeFiore and Company. (Mar.)
Warm and cozy winter tales have been the theme of our bedtime stories for the past several months, and they’re wearing as thin as black ice! If you too are eagerly anticipating the upcoming thaw, then this month’s shower of picture books will delight you and your family, because they’re brimming with springtime celebrations.
If you think May should be renamed May-hem, you are not alone. It’s graduation season! Gowns are donned, caps are flung, diplomas are dispersed, and shoppers everywhere are searching for that special grad gift. Look no further than these eleven book picks. With options from preschool (the cutest), to elementary, middle, and high school graduates, […]
When you’re little, there’s nothing better than hearing the story that harmonizes with your mood, or introduces you to an anthropomorphized bear, bunny, or train engine who can precisely articulate your feelings on an array of sensitive topics. These particular stories become go-to volumes for story time; they’re quickly memorized and cherished for their calming […]