PostsThe New Friend by Charlotte Zolotow, illustrated by Benjamin ChaudRead moreEvery Little Kindness by Marta BartoljRead moreMelissa by Alex Gino, 195 pp, RL 4Read moreAaron Slater, Illustrator by Andrea Beaty Aaron Slater, Illustrator by Andrea Beaty David Roberts Review Copy from Abrams Kids With Aaron Slater, Illustrator , Beaty and Roberts add a fifth (and possibly my favorite...) title to their incredible series of picture books featuring protagonists who overcome challenges as they pursue their passions. Beaty, with her unparalleled gift for writing in verse, and Roberts, with his talent for bringing colors, patterns, and cultural references to the page (as well as endearing characters), have partnered to create a world built on a foundation of creativity, curiosity, empathy, compassion and perseverance. It is amazing to think that, in those first illustrations of Miss Lila Greers class, as seen in Iggy Peck, Architect , published fourteen years ago, all of The Questioneers are there, waiting for their stories to be told. And, what is especially impressive and worth noting each and every time I review a book in this series (that now consists of picture, project and chaRead moreThe Longest Letsgoboy by Derick Wilder, illustrated by Cátia ChienRead moreWaffles and Pancakes: Planetary-Yum (A CatStronauts Kitten Adventure) by Drew Brockington, 64 pp, RL 2Read moreMore posts