Posts Tagged ‘diverse-picture-books’

“Every child (and parent) could benefit from this book…” Resource Links says of A World of Kindness

December 30th, 2018

Resource Links “Rating: E Nine children’s authors and illustrators have come together to answer the question, “Are you kind?” Their illustrations show children and animals answering that question through their actions…. Every page of this book has a unique style of artwork. Realistic, cartoon, mixed media, plasticine, and pen and ink. The settings and children […]

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“[T]he illustrations inspire quiet conversations about….kindness” Sal’s Fiction Addiction says about A World of Kindness

December 25th, 2018

Sal’s Fiction Addiction “I think we can all use inspiration for kindness every day in every way. So, the people at Pajama Press have created this book to inspire kindness when talking with children…. The questions are asked of young readers, and the illustrations inspire quiet conversation about the many ways we can show kindness […]

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“The ideas are simple, but they’re also transformative…” says Pickle Me This about Pajama Press’ A World of Kindness

December 19th, 2018

Pickle Me This “In a note inside the book, Pajama Press Publisher Gail Winskill writes that the idea for the book was born when her three-year-old granddaughter asked her one day, ‘Nana, how can I be kind?’….Each page features art by Pajama Press’s acclaimed illustrators, some from previous books and others original (and my children […]

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My Beautiful Birds illustrations “remin[d] me of many amazing sunsets and cloud-filled skies,” says That’s Another Story

November 26th, 2018

Cover: My Beautiful Birds Author: Suzanne Del Rizzo Publisher: Pajama Press

That’s Another Story “The story is told in a way that helps younger children connect to the feelings of sadness and fear of the refugee experience. The illustrations in this book are beautiful, reminding me of many amazing sunsets and cloud-filled skies I have experienced.” Click here to read the full review

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ASLC Litpicks says My Beautiful Birds is a “must for every school library…”

November 25th, 2018

Cover: My Beautiful Birds Author: Suzanne Del Rizzo Publisher: Pajama Press

ASLC Litpicks “Canadian Suzanne Del Rizzo has created a gorgeously layered and textured vision of a refugee camp in Syria based on a true story….Politics and worldviews are conspicuously absent, as Del Rizzo’s incredibly detailed paint, Plasticine and polymer clay illustrations make Sami and the camp come to life. The camp is shown as a […]

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Small Things “black and white panel illustrations tell a thousand words…” says Vancouver Family Magazine

November 23rd, 2018

Vancouver Family Magazine “It may be impossible to know if childhood anxiety is on the rise, or if society is simply and finally calling it what it is. But in either case, the challenge is clear: many kids experience intense fear and uncertainty in an increasingly changing world. Small Things by Mel Tregonning (Pajama Press […]

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Small Things offers “hope,” says ASLC Litpicks

November 22nd, 2018

ASLC Litpicks “This large graphic novel styled picture book tells the story of a young boy whose anxiety manifests itself as tiny beings, who gnaw away at his very identity. The powerful imagery of anxiety and worry as beings is told entirely through wordless illustrations. They eat away at him, affecting his social interactions, school work and increases […]

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“The young protagonist…has some real spunk and AGENCY” says Worlds of Words about When the Rain Comes

November 21st, 2018

Worlds of Words “What a beautiful book about such a terrible phenomenon! The reality, however, is that flooding happens across the world and has the potential for great destruction. The young protagonist in this picturebook has some real spunk and AGENCY. I think this is a wonderful book to share with young people, showing Malini’s […]

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Bringham Young University calls When the Rain Comes “Excellent…”

November 19th, 2018

Brigham Young University, Children’s Book & Media Reviews “Rating: Excellent… Told in free verse from Malini’s point of view, this tale reveals the coming-of-age of a young Sri Lankan girl. A note at the back of the book explains more about life in Sri Lanka, the importance of rice as a staple food, and the […]

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Crimson Review of Children’s & YA Literature says French Toast “invok[es] comfort and good feelings…”

November 16th, 2018

Crimson Review of Children’s & YA Literature “Phoebe and her grandmother, Nan-ma, are out for a walk when Phoebe is teased by two kids about the color of her skin. They call her ‘French toast’…Phoebe likens their skin tones to “warm banana bread” and “maple syrup poured over French toast,” invoking comfort and good feelings […]

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