Picture Book Watch | March Edition

I'm starting a new series of posts highlighting picture books I'm looking forward to reading this year.  My plan is to do so consistently -- at the beginning of each month I'll select three or more titles coming out the following month.  Sounds fun, right?

So beginning with March, here are three really exciting books to put on your radar:

By David Ezra Stein

Nancy Paulsen Books, 2013

9780399256721

I’ve been a fan of his work for ages – in fact, Leaves is one of my favorite picture books of all time!  This title about a very protective mama squirrel promises to be just as delightful!

By Nikki McClure

Abrams, 2013

9781419705281

McClure’s cut paper illustrations are always stunning, and since seeing this cover I just can’t wait to get my hands on this book.  I love the white background, strong black lines of the cut paper and just a touch of blue.   A story about a kitten learning to be a cat is right up my alley.

By Eve Bunting; illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier

Clarion Books, 2013

9780547752679

I like Sergio Ruzzier’s illustrations.  I like them a lot.  He does a great job with ink and watercolor, and has a very unique style.  And now he’s working again with Eve Bunting on a story about a duck heartbroken about the loss of his new socks.  They worked together before on the excellent Tweak Tweak, so this is high up on my list.

Look for these books at your library or at your favorite bookstore!