Enduring Children's Classics, and the Illustrators we love
To The Front!
By Claudia Friddell
Illustrated by Christopher Cyr
March is Women’s History Month so I will begin this post with a moving and gorgeously illustrated picture book about nurse, Clara Barton, who’s brave and determined actions during the Civil War began her journey to becoming one of our nation’s greatest humanitarians and founder of the American Red Cross.
If Amazon doesn’t have interior views yet, visit the illustrator Christopher Cyr’s website to view his magnificent artwork here
One of my longest and best of friends, Himne, works and is very involved in the Red Cross and I am so excited to tell her about this one!
Published March 1, 2022 by Calkins Creek
Check out To the Front! Clara Barton Braves the Battle of Antietam on Amazon
All Moms
By Sarah-Kate Ellis and Kristen Ellis-Henderson
Illustrated by Max Rambaldi
Moms are incredible. Moms can do anything! This inclusive picture book colorfully illustrated by Max Rambaldi features and celebrates all different types of mommies and the amazing things they do.
Published March 1, 2022 by Little Bee Books
Star &
Stripe
Grand
Opening
By M.J. Offen
Illustrated by Ruth Bennett
OMG this is too cute! And real-world educational and wonderful and reminds me of my home-state Texas and every good thing!!
Bovine brother and sister decide to go into the restaurant business together but disagree on where, what, how etc.! Until they come to a compromise. A food truck! Aah now I’m thinking of the food trucks in Austin, Texas and getting hungry!
I think this might be the first in a series!
Interior can be viewed here
Published March 1, 2022 by Pixel+Ink
Check out Star & Stripe on Amazon
Mission to
Disaster
Star Wars
The High
Republic
By Justina Ireland
Illustrated by Petur Antonsson
My Star Wars-loving son is super excited about the next (third) in the series and oooh are those space crocodiles on the cover? Gonna be fun…..!!
Published March 1, 2022 by Disney LucasFilm Press
Check out Mission to Disaster on Amazon
Sydney &
Taylor
and the Great
Friend
Expedition
By Jacqueline Davies
Illustrated by Deborah Hocking
This is the 3rd book in this adorable early chapter book series about a skunk and hedgehog (my favorite creature on Earth!) who set out on (chuckle-worthy) adventures, meeting friends and learning lessons along the way. The other two books are Sydney & Taylor Take a Flying Leap and Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World.
Published March 8, 2022 by Clarion Books
Check out Sydney & Taylor and the Great Friend Expedition on Amazon
Mula and the
Snooty Monkey
By Lauren Hoffmeier
Illustrated by Ela Smietanka
This is the second book in this series, and I adore both of them! Using bright illustrations, fun characters and easy yoga poses, it promotes mindfulness and healthy living in young children. I just LOVE this so much!
Here is the first book in this wonderful new series (Mula and the Fly).
Published March 8, 2022 by Sweet Cherry Publishing
Check out Mula and the Snooty Monkey on Amazon
Anne’s
Tragical Tea
Party
Adapted by Kallie George
Illustrated by Abigail Halpin
I am a HUGE Anne of Green Gables fan so I have no idea how I have not come across this wonderful series until now! This is the 4th in the series, following Anne Arrives, Anne’s Kindred Spirits and Anne’s School Days. Beautiful nostalgic illustrations adorn these early readers which follow Anne on through her various adventures and fiascos!
Published March 15, 2022 by Tundra Books
Check out Anne’s Tragical Tea Party on Amazon
Just Try One Bite
By Adam Mansbach and Camila Alves McConaughey
Illustrated by Mike Boldt
In this wonderful picture book, the parents are the picky eaters, and the three kids have to get them to eat healthy food. I love it!
Published March 22, 2022 by Dial Books
Check out Just Try One Bite on Amazon
Twig and
Turtle
No Hard
Feelings
By Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Illustrated by Paula Franco
This is the 6th book in this delightful early reader series that really caught my eye because it is about two sisters ages eight and six who move to Colorado to live the TINY HOUSE life! Their family is committed to using less of the Earth’s resources. How refreshing! I love it! I also love the charming black and white illustrations that just make me smile! Here is the first book in the series: Twig and Turtle Big Move to a Tiny House.
Published March 29, 2022 by Pixel+Ink
Check out Twig and Turtle No Hard Feelings on Amazon
Jack Knight’s
Brave Flight
By Jill Esbaum
Illustrated by Stacy Innerst
Intriguing story and from what I have been able to see so far, the illustrations are magnificent! If Amazon doesn’t have interior views yet, check out the illustrator Stacy Innerst’s website here.
I think I have a new favorite illustrator!
Published March 29, 2022 by Calkins Creek
Check out Jack Knight’s Brave Flight on Amazon
And in case you missed it (because I did!)...
I Am You
A Book About
Ubuntu
By Refiloe Moahloli
Illustrated by Zinelda McDonald
First published in South Africa, this beautiful book with lyrical text and charming artwork is the perfect introduction to the concept of ubuntu (the idea that we are all connected as a whole) for young kids.
I was rather cross at myself for missing this one last month! I spent a great deal of my childhood and adulthood in South Africa and am always on the lookout for more children’s books from this area so rich in stories! Very pleased and enamored with this lively book!
Published February 1, 2022 by Amazon Crossing Kids
Check out I AM YOU A Book About Ubuntu on Amazon
Just Harriet
By Elana K. Arnold
Illustrated by Dung Ho
New Series!
One quick perusal of the first page of this book and I was HOOKED! This new young middle grade book is full of honesty, heart and quirky wisdom.
Published February 1, 2022 by Walden Pond Press
Check out Just Harriet on Amazon
Born Hungry
By Alex Prud’homme
Illustrated by Sarah Green
I am a huge fan of illustrator Sarah Green’s work and am so excited to see her illustrations in this wonderful picture book about Julia Child!
(Happy Coincidence! Sarah Green also illustrated a Step into Reading book about Clara Barton which you can view here)
Published February 8, 2022 by Calkins Creek
Check out Born Hungry on Amazon
Alexander von
Humboldt
Explorer,
Naturalist and
Environmental
Pioneer
By Danica Novgorodoff
Discover the incredible life of naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, whose explorations created the basis for modern ecology. This colorful and delicately illustrated picture book reeled me in immediately.
Published February 22, 2022 by Crown Books for Young Readers
Check out Alexander von Humboldt on Amazon
The Subtle
Knife
The Graphic
Novel
By Philip Pullman, Adapted by Stephanie Melchior
Art by Thomas Gilbert
I feel this needs no introduction – the cover art alone speaks for itself!
Published February 22, 2022 by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Check out The Subtle Knife The Graphic Novel on Amazon
Invest Gators
Braver and
Boulder
By John Patrick Green
I love this series so much! It’s funny and wholesome and exciting and is awesome for my son who loves animals including and especially reptiles! And the artwork is SO unique! This is the fifth book in the series…looks like the next won’t be out until September.
Published February 22, 2022 by First Second
Check out InvestGATORS Braver and Boulder on Amazon
That's it for now! Which of these books are you excited about? Let me know in the comments section below and thank you for visiting my post!
