“Russell the Sheep” by Rob Scotton

This book reminds me of Shaun the Sheep. Hm…

Polish version

“Sleep Like a Tiger” by Mary Logue

 

Illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski. I must confess: we read this book last week but I don’t remember what was it about (except a tiger and a girl…). I do remember the pictures, though. To come back? I’m not sure…

“Journey Into the Deep: Discovering New Ocean Creatures” by Rebecca L. Johnson

 

To come back.

“The Dot” By Peter H. Reynolds

 

This book nicely illustrates rather problematic concept. The author offers some sweet story about the importance of an encouragement, but he ignores the fact that obsessive work cannot turn one into an artist, and that being productive does not mean mastering a craft (nor art).

Reading many bad books for children makes me realize how well this dot story captures the problems with children’s literature. The bad book authors follow the recipe: just be productive and reproduce the same motive in slightly different forms and others will regard you as an artist, and will admire you.

No, they won’t.

“All In A Day” by Cynthia Rylant and Nikki McClure

McClure’s graphics are very nice but I’m not swept off my feet by Rylant’s story.

“Journey” by Aaron Becker

 

Unleash your imagination! The great adventure begins in your room…

“The Magic Horse of Han Gan” by Chen Jiang Hong

 

Visually beautiful. Art as make-believe. 

“Flora and the Flamingo” by Molly Idle

F.U.N.N.Y!

 

“White Snow, Bright Snow” by Alvin Tresselt

Illustrated by Roger Duvoisin. Nostalgic.

 

“Chester” by Ayno Imai

 

Beautiful. Memorable. Magic.

“Chester” by Melanie Watt

 

Imaginative. To return.

“Locomotive” by Brian Floca

It is a looooong journey and not always exciting. Great illustrations, though.

 

“One Cool Friend” by Toni Buzzeo

 

Cool illustrations by David Small. For penguins fans.

“Extra Yarn” by Mac Bernett

 

Illustrations by Jon Klassen. Looooooooooong…..

“Long Night Moon” by Cynthia Rylant and Mark Siegel

Siegel’s romantic illustrations are charming, but Rylant’s catalogue-like narrative reads like a lost opportunity. A good idea for a book, though: the Native American calendar. 

“Octopus Alone” by Divya Srinivasan

So far, the best picture book about an octopus.

“I’m Just a Baby Stegosaur”

By Top That! Kids. Rolling eyes are the best asset…