In the charming book, Calendar, each month of the year is presented in a lovely two-page spread. Extremely simple texts describe seasonal highlights, but it is Hillenbrand’s fantastically fun artwork that makes this book something really special. Icy January, April showers, picnics in July—it’s all here in bright, colorful detail. The beautifully designed collage illustrations invoke moods and memories harkening back to classic Ezra Jack Keats. If you’ve been searching for the perfect seasonal book simple enough for a preschooler to understand, look no further.
Umami By Jacob Grant New York: Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2024. Picture Book. Umami is a little penguin who is sick of eating the same thing everyday, cold fish --ugh! She becomes determined to find new foods and flavors, so Umami begins a journey across the sea in search of something different to eat. She reaches a place with a plethora of delicious options, and tries bitter, sweet, sour, and foods with umami (just like her name!) among others. Umami decides to bring all these delicious new flavors back for the other penguins to try in a feast. But, will the other penguins enjoy this new experience? Filled with charm and humor, Umami is a diverse romp through a universal experience --am I willing to try something new? What will it be like? The idea of trying new foods and flavors make it especially relatable, and the appealing illustrations will have many readers ready to hop out on a culinary adventure. A humorous and sweet ending, caps off this delig...
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