Picture Book

Jabari Jumps Such great suspense is built as Jabari waits and frets about his big jump. Can he do it?

Grains of Sand Gorgeous, evocative pictures in black, white and yellow capture those bittersweet final days of summer where all that’s left of a drip is a few grains of sand and some imaginings about what will come next.

Rupert Can Dance If you love cats, clever children, and dancing, this will really make you purr.

The Goose Egg Such a sweet story about a misunderstanding that leads an earnest elephant to become an unexpected mother figure.

There Are No Bears in This Bakery With a hard-boiled tabby cat detective and a bakery full of drool-worthy confections, this book will delight grown ups and children equally.

Milo’s Hat Trick Possibly my all-time-favorite funny read aloud. Silly fun with great timing.

When Aidan Became a Brother I have a little brother like Aidan, and I wish I’d read this book when I was a kid. Aidan uses his own experience to show how to be the best, most loving and accepting big sibling.

My Heart Fills With Happiness My heart fills with happiness every time I read this book and I’m reminded how much I appreciate the simple, beautiful things in this world–especially when I’m with people I love.

We Don’t Eat Our Classmates! Lessons about delayed gratification can be tough, but funny dinosaurs and a change in perspective make this a real treat! Bon appetit!

Our Favorite Day Simple sentences and cut paper illustrations convey a great deal of warmth and joy as a grandfather and granddaughter spend a typical Thursday together sharing their favorite food, a simple craft, and most importantly, each other’s company.