Blair, and finds a stash of dog biscuits in the shed. Apparently no one told the cows that their flying was absurd!ĭog Biscuit by Helen Cooper.

This is one of those books and it’s really cute and funny. Many children love stories where the adults don’t have a clue, and the kids know the real deal. Barnett and Klassen are children’s picture book superstars, you can tell they really respect kids’ intelligence.Ĭows Can’t Fly by David Milgrim. When a greedy nobleman demands she give him the box, and she refuses, what will happen? Distinctive art style that really brings the subject matter to life.

When Annabelle finds a box of yarn that never runs out, everything in her town gets colorful sweaters. This book is definitely one of them.Įxtra Yarn by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen. And don’t even get me started on how hard it is to find a character with a disability in a children’s picture book unless it’s an “issue” book! I feel so passionately that all children benefit from reading a wide range of books so I like to show off the treasures when I uncover them. The lack of diversity in children’s books is a widely discussed and very sad state of affairs. Will be popular with any kids (or adults) who love comics, animation, adventure, or giraffes. The story isn’t particularly complex, but it’s buoyed up by the exuberant art. A fun picture book that should be on more diverse kids’ book lists! Maxine finds out that her grandmother wasn’t joking about the magic light of a blue moon. You can see all my children’s book recommendations here, or visit my children’s books Pinterest board. There are a ton of children’s books about magic, especially picture books, but these are our absolute favorites. What’s not to love? I’d hand them to an adult looking for a light read, and give them to kids as gifts. Strange happenings, special powers, and mysterious characters. They’re really well written, and the art is beautiful and interesting. If you’ve ever been trapped reading a boring book to a young person, I feel your pain.

Magic Box by Katie Cleminson