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#picturebookpage cheat if the week. Phoenix by @whatSFSaid illustrated by @DaveMcKean.Stunning illustrations really add to fab Sci-Fi story.
#picturebookpage no95. Bolivar by Sean Rubin. Brilliant graphic novel/ picturebook. Widescreen, charming, delightful characters, fantastically warm story. An absolute treasure.
Love it when a story takes you by surprise. I don’t own many picturebooks set in Great Depression era America. This is just fantastic by @WheelerStudio it tells a wonderful poignant story of a families love and struggles. #picturebookpagematone
Here is No 17 in my #20BestPicturebooks2019
“Finding Narnia” by Caroline McAlister and Jessica Lanan.
A wonderful picturebook biography exploring the early life of C S Lewis and his brother, their sibling bond and the first steps in creating Narnia. #PictureBookPage
Number 8 in my
#20BestPicturebooks2019 is...
“Lights on Cotton Rock” by @dc_litchfield.
A wonderful, emotional book about family and love and being happy with what we have. I was lucky to do an extended read of it with @KarlDuke8. Wow! The art is stunning. #PicturebookPage
So Number 2 in my #20BestPicturebooks2019 is...
“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” by @charliemackesy.
A truly beautiful, life-affirming book. Every page lifts your soul. It’s a book of hope and love, we can’t really ask for more can we. #PicturebookPage
Most requested from yesterday was “Packs. Strength In Numbers” by @hansalyer.
This is a fantastic non-fiction text explores how by living together we not only survive but thrive. Stunning art and poetic text help us understand the importance of community. Fab. #PictureBookPage
“My Footprints” by Bao Phi and Basia Tran is a fantastic story about bullying, inclusion. It’s a story about sharing problems and opening up, it’s about how family can solve any problems and it’s about the power of imagination. Delightful. #PicturebookPage
Wow! This book is absolutely top-drawer.
“Driftwood Days” by William Miniver and the utterly brilliant Charles Vess is a beautiful delicate story of cyclical change, seasons, ecology and environment. The sublime art and poetic words make it a just breathtaking. #picturebookpage
Thought I’d share a bit of sunshine today.
“That’s Life” by @AmeDyckman and @CoriDoerrfeld is just an absolute joy. Funny, true and honest this book celebrates “Life” is all its messy wonder. Just fab
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Here is my Day 2 in the #10picbookchallenge. I did kind of nominate myself but thanks @Alibrarylady and @KLovesbooks1.
“Bug in a Vacuum” by @WattWilliam123 Profound, Funny emotional (5 stages of grief)
I won’t nominate unless someone wants one. (If so DM me)
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Here is my Day 3 in the #10picbookchallenge. I did kind of nominate myself but thanks @Alibrarylady and @KLovesbooks1.
“The Feather” by Margaret Wild and @FreyaBlackwood Hope, kindness, redemption
I won’t nominate unless someone wants one. (If so DM me)
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Day 8 in the #10picbookchallenge. I did kind of nominate myself but thanks @Alibrarylady and @KLovesbooks1.
“Instructions” By @neilhimself and Charles Vess. Profound, truthful, life-affirming
Definitely in my all time top 5 picturebooks ever.
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I’ve shared a few great Picturebooks this week, but “One Little Bag” by @henrycoledraws is up there as one of the best books I’ve seen this year.
Beautiful illustration and sublime wordless storytelling takes us on an emotional journey through life. Lovely!#PictureBookPage
Well this is a little bit special.
“Freedom We Sing” by @amyraleon and @thisismollym is a stunning poem about the true meaning of freedom as told by a mother to her child. It is a book filled with hope and magic powered by beautiful words and astounding art. #picturebookpage
Love it when you come across a book that totally surprises you. “Hundred, What You Learn in a Lifetime” by @Heikefaller and #ValerioVidali did just that.
It’s poignant and profound as it takes you year by year through a life. The art makes you think a fresh. #PictureBookPage
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“The Ocean Calls” by @TinaMCho and @jessxsnow. An inter-generational story about the haenyeo (Korean women divers). It’s about trust, love and overcoming our fears. A great story with some mind-blowing art. (I want a Jess X. Snow mural in my school) #PictureBookPage
It’s not often I’m totally blown away by a book.
“The Wanderer” by #PeterVanDenEnde did just that.
It is an utterly stunning wordless picturebook. It’s a story full of bravery, wonder, danger and imagination. Just Wow!
Thanks @PushkinPress (out October 1st)
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I’m a a huge fan of @authorjasonchin, the way he uses his art to explain scientific concepts is brilliant.
“Your Place in the Universe” is probably his best yet, taking us literally on a tour of the universe. Just a brilliant book. #PicturebookPage