Crushes of the Week: July 19-25, 2026

This week's crushes:

1. A Little Egg, a Tiny Crack by Lena Mühlemann (Little Gestalten, April 2026)
2. Oodles of Noodles by Jessie Atkin and Moesha Kellaway (Little Bee Books, July 2026)
3. Buttfish by Pauline Pinson and Magali Le Huche (Kids Can Press, May 2026)
4. Find the Sun by Andy Harkness (Bloomsbury Children's Books, May 2026)
5. Notre-Dame: The World's Cathedral by Lynn Curlee (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, May 2026)
6. The Bow-Wow Ballet by Gabby Dawnay and Jennifer Mae Spooner (Thames & Hudson, May 2026)
7. Love Under the Stars by Katy Tanis (Galison, March 2024)

      

Endpapers for the end of your week!

Down to the Last Detail: ALL I WANT TO DO IS SWIM

Did you know that there's a name for when sunlight reflects off rippling water? It's called sun glitter, and I love that we're seeing some actual glitter on the water for this dust jacket!

Let's Talk Illustrators #397: Jaque Jours

I am happy to present my interview with Mexican creator Jaque Jours! We're talking about her debut picture book The Muéganos, which she received a FONCA fellowship to write and illustrate in 2023. Learn more about this "sweet" and personal book with me!

Case(wrap) of the Mondays

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

Endpapers for the end of your week!

Down to the Last Detail: EXPLORE THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON

The rainbow tinted silver foil used for the title and gear on this cover is gorgeous, but I especially love how the helmet visor is designed––I can practically see my own reflection and myself as the astronaut!