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Seven Impossible Things: Favorite Picture Books 2011

Cover art for ALONG A LONG ROAD
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 7, 2011
ALONG A LONG ROAD
by Frank Viva, illustrated by Frank Viva
"Great fun to look at; kids will feel the speed of the bike and the there-ness of place. (Picture book. 4-8)"
What was one continuous 35-foot long work of art turns into a nifty visual exercise and an engaging image for young folk. Read full book review >
Cover art for JONATHAN AND THE BIG BLUE BOAT
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 7, 2011
Kirkus Star JONATHAN AND THE BIG BLUE BOAT
by Philip C. Stead, illustrated by Philip C. Stead
"Stead encourages children to puzzle over minutia, readying them to think about more opaque topics: growing up, obsolescence and the intrigue of old, forgotten things. (Picture book. 2-6)"
After Jonathan's parents trade his teddy bear Frederick for a more useful and age-appropriate toaster, he sets sail on a rusty Big Blue Boat to find his lost toy. Read full book review >
Cover art for BLACKOUT
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 24, 2011
Kirkus Star BLACKOUT
by John Rocco, illustrated by John Rocco
"Not all young readers will have experienced a blackout, but this engaging snapshot could easily have them wishing for one. (Picture book. 5-8)"
"It started out as a normal summer night"--until the lights go out, citywide. Read full book review >
Cover art for HOPPER AND WILSON
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 12, 2011
HOPPER AND WILSON
by Maria van Lieshout, illustrated by Maria van Lieshout
"Winsomely ambiguous and otherworldly, this sweet, quirky story offers fantastic footholds for dizzying discussion. (Picture book. 4-12)"
Two lumpy stuffed animals pack up a red balloon, wave goodbye to their potted pet cactus and set sail in a paper hat to find the end of the world—a place they hope has enough lemons for an endless supply of lemonade and a staircase to the moon! Read full book review >
Cover art for TWEAK TWEAK
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2011
TWEAK TWEAK
by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier
"Captures exactly and sweetly a developmental ideal for both child and parent. (Picture book. 3-5)"
Elephant mother and daughter enact an ages-old parent-child ritual. Read full book review >
Cover art for FOLLOW ME
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 18, 2011
Kirkus Star FOLLOW ME
by Tricia Tusa, illustrated by Tricia Tusa
"A glorious visual meditation on light, color and home for even the smallest child and artist. (Picture book. 4-9)"
This book starts with the cover, a picture of a small girl with a large braid getting onto a swing under a tree. Read full book review >