Down to the Last Detail: ON THE MOVE

Does this dog make this barcode look long? Who's to say! Sure is a cute detail, though!

Let's Talk Illustrators #324: Jenny Lucander

Today I'm talking to Jenny Lucander about Freya and the Snake, written by Fredrik Sonck. You can tell from the cover that this is a playful book with a lot of serious layers to it, and I'm excited to share our conversation here about the process behind making the illustrations for this unique book. Enjoy!

Case(wrap) of the Mondays

We've got a case(wrap) of the Mondays!

Crushes of the Week: May 11-17, 2025

This week's crushes:

1. Octavio and His Glasses by Marc González Rossell (Kids Can Press, May 2025)
2. Six Little Sticks by Tiffany Stone and Ruth Hengeveld (Greystone Kids, May 2025)
3. Frank's Red Hat by Sean E. Avery (Walker Books Australia, May 2025)
4. Next to Me by Daniel Salmieri and Sophia Haas (Rocky Pond Books, May 2025)
5. How to Spot a Mermaid by Jane Yolen and Sally Deng (Chronicle Books, April 2025)
6. Life: The Wild Wonders of Biodiversity by Jennifer N. R. Smith (Thames & Hudson, April 2025)
7. Kitty Camp: A Picture Book by Drew Brockington (Abrams Books for Young Readers, April 2025)

   

   

Endpapers for the end of your week!

Down to the Last Detail: MINH AND THE MAGIC GRAINS OF RICE

I'm so excited about this foil! It looks blue-purple at first, but as you move it around it turns into a rainbow foil!

Let's Talk Illustrators #323: Catarina Sobral

I am pleased to share my interview with Catarina Sobral about Ashimpa: The Mysterious Word , translated by Julianna Barbassa, here today! This is a particularly exciting interview for me because I have owned the Portuguese edition for over a decade, and now that it's publishing in English I have a chance to show you the process behind making it! Enjoy taking a closer look at this gorgeous and whimsical book with me!