‘Ma! There’s Nothing to Do Here!’
By Barbara Park
In this children’s book, a baby complains that there is nothing to do in utero. While imagining all the great things about life on the “outside,” the child realizes that it needs to get bigger and grow stronger before it can play. This rhyming board book is a good fit for parents-to-be and younger children who have a sibling on the way. Random House, Inc.
‘You Are Stardust’
By Elin Kelsey
From the water they drink to the trees they climb, kids are connected to the natural world in big and surprising ways. Written by a science educator and featuring awe-inspiring artwork by diorama artist Soyeon Kim, this book does more than introduce kids to these connections – it sparks imaginations, starts conversations, and delights all ages. Owlkids Books.
‘Owl Know How’
By Cat Rabbit and Isobel Knowles
Enter the magical world of Cloud Town and meet Cornelia Rabbit and her best friend Orvi. With help from their friends they save the town from falling into the treetops by working together. This picture book includes a pattern to create your own owl. Each scene is created with felt, cardboard and various other recycled materials by internationally recognized Australian artists. Gibbs Smith Books.
‘The Stories of the Mona Lisa’
By Piotr Barsony
Subtitled “An Imaginary Museum Tale About the History of Modern Art,” This beautifully illustrated book introduces children to modern masters through a whimsical tour of art history. The author acts as the museum guide for his young daughter as he describes famous art movements. All of the most famous painters of contemporary art movements are explained with their own Mona Lisa portraits in their signature styles. Sky Pony Press.
