By Ruth Rocha. Illustrated by Madalena Matoso. Translated from Portuguese by Lyn Miller-Lachmann. What the world must look like to our kiddos who are still learning how to read, and how exciting it is when letters begin to combine and make sense.
By Icinori (designers Mayumi Otero and Raphael Urwiller) . This classic Japanese fairy tale tells the story of Issun Boshi, the tiny son of an old, long childless couple. Tiny and brave--these are the two most striking characteristics of Issun Boshi.
Written by Inger Hagerup. Illustrated by Paul René Gauguin. Translated from Norwegian by Becky L. Crook. Contemplate a hedgehog’s bristles, a crab’s bad mood, a pea who believes it was meant to be a butterfly and other wonderful images in Inger's poems.
By Da Saks, illustrated by Brooke Smart. This warm appreciation of love invites the youngest readers to share in the joy and excitement of expecting families.
By Peter Van den Ende. Without a word, The Wanderer presents one little paper boat’s journey across the ocean, past reefs and between icebergs, through schools of fish, swaying water plants, and terrifying sea monsters.