West Marin Staff Mattie

"These picture books are rock star read-alouds for educators and library staff to craft a lesson around. A few things they have in common: they're funny, they're interactive, there's a narrative arc to the story. Something happens in the book, and ..."

"A look back at the best of 2023 in children's picture books. This year brought fresh perspectives to perennial childhood themes: the power of imaginative play and the wild stillness of dreaming, the formative pull of the families who shape us and ..."

"Out of an amazing crop of children’s picture books in 2022, I’m highlighting ten that illustrate some of the trends in children’s literature right now. A word to encapsulate the breakaway theme of the year: subversion; generally in the name of com..."

"Dive in to these picture books that celebrate water in all its forms, with texts for young readers ranging from lyrical to playful to informative. Some also offer an age-appropriate introduction to social justice issues around access to water. Pr..."