Crushes of the Week: August 30-September 5, 2026

This week's crushes:

1. Still Water: The Wonders of Ponds, Pools, Wetlands, and More by Maciej Michno, Danio Miserocchi, and Valentina Gottardi and translated by Sylvia Notini (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, August 2026)
2. I'm Frankie Frankenstein by José Carlos Andrés and Gómez (NubeOcho, August 2026)
3. The Great Gathering Place by Naomi McIlwraith and Onedove (Kids Can Press, June 2026)
4. 123 Counting Tree!: My First Touch and Trace by Laura Silveira (Tiger Tales, August 2026)
5. Mr. Crump, the Heartless Grump by Pog and Stephanie Leon and translated by Katy Lockwood-Holmes (Floris Books, August 2026)
6. I Am a Leaf by Angelo Mozzillo and Marianna Balducci (Red Comet Press, August 2026)
7. What Makes a Family: Celebrating the Filipino Day of the Dead by Eric Ruiz Roxas and Aldy Aguirre (Lantana Publishing, August 2026)
8. How to Survive on a Desert Island by Lorenzo Coltellacci and Alice Ourghanlian (Post Wave, August 2026)

       

Endpapers for the end of your week!

Let's Talk Illustrators #400: Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley

I feel very lucky to have had a chance to chat with multi-disciplinary Anishinaabe artist and author-illustrator Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley about how the illustrations came together for the adorable Mooz / Moose, translated by Mary Ann Corbiere. Enjoy a peek at the process and learn more about our favorite cat named Moose!

Case(wrap) of the Mondays

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

Crushes of the Week: August 23-29, 2026

This week's crushes:

1. If the Moon by Matthew Burgess and Matthew Forsythe (Stonefruit Studio, August 2026)
2. Marvelous Poop by Mathis (Post Wave, August 2026)
3. Billy and the Hole by Jessica Goecke (Flamingo Books, August 2026)
4. The Sun Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, April 2026)
5. Farah's Nose: A celebration of South Asian heritage and family by Humera Malik and Chaaya Prabhat (Crocodile Books, July 2026)
6. The Wound by Emma Adbage and Melissa Bowers (Arctis, October 2025)
7. Nature Knows by Yvette Farmer and Chloe Jasmine Harris (Thames & Hudson, May 2026)

      

Endpapers for the end of your week!

Down to the Last Detail: WATERMELON POOL

A tasty, watermelon-colored treat for the eyes!