By Tiffany Strelitz Haber ; Illustrated by Matthew Cordell
Philomel, 2013
9780399256035
A new book from Tiffany Strelitz Haber, author of the adorable The Monster Who Lost His Mean (Henry Holt, 2012) and illustrated by the always amazing Matthew Cordell. I love his illustration style: sketchy line ink drawings, natural, spontaneous and fresh. And funny too! Check out this great piece by Jules Danielson about Matthew and his amazing book Hello! Hello! (Disney Hyperion, 2012)
By Emily Gravett
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Children, 2012
9781442452312
From the über-talented Emily Gravett, a book about Cedric, a little dragon who wants to be read the same bedtime story, again, again and again. Emily creates the most original books, both in terms of story and design. I've been a fan since her debut picture book Wolves (Simon & Schuster, 2006). You can learn more about her unique books in this neat piece published by The Guardian.
By Bob Staake
Schwartz & Wade, 2013
9780375970382
The first time I saw this cover, I was immediately hooked -- such beautiful colors and design. And once I learned about the story I realized this is one of those not-to-be-missed books. Bob Staake tells a powerful story of friendship between a lonely boy and a bluebird -- in a wordless format, rendered entirely in shades of grey and blue. There is a website with lots of great information about the making of the book. In a way it reminded me of another favorite book of mine, How to Heal a Broken Wing by Bob Graham (Candlewick, 2008)
By Eliza Wheeler
Nancy Paulsen Books, 2013
9780399257926
There's something magical about this cover, isn't there? A sneak peak at some of the interior art from the author's blog makes me long for more! This is Eliza Wheeler's debut picture book as author/illustrator, and it promises to be special: the story of Miss Maple, a diminutive woman with a deep love for lost seeds. Eliza won the SCBWI 2010 Los Angeles International Conference Mentorship Award AND the SCBWI 2011 Los Angeles International Conference Portfolio Grand Prize -- her artwork is stunning!
Look for these books at your library or at your favorite bookstore!
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