Judging a book by it's cover is usually frowned upon, but a beautiful cover is what draws me to a book. I love a good book cover it's like the first bite of a delicious story, and once you have taken that first bite you want to devour the whole thing. Here are some of my favorite book covers from this year.
By Megan E. Freeman
New York, NY : Aladdin, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2021. Fiction.
I love this cover because of the light coming through the trees and reflecting off of the snow. You can feel the quiet and solitude just from the picture. The scene creates a feeling of loneliness with the single character and her dog. The art conveys a somber feeling and gives you a taste of what someone alone in a rugged wilderness would experience.
By Christine Day
New York, NY : Heartdrum, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2021. Fiction.
The contrast of the cold blue tones and the red jacket immediately caught my eye. I'm a lover of winter so I was drawn to this cover because of the snow on the trees and the beauty of winter that is captured in this picture. This cover made me curious about the girl and I wanted to hear her story and find out why she stared out at the cold sea.
By Laura Amy Schlitz
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2021. Fiction.
What's not to love about this cover with its regal red and gold colors. The statues that hint at Greek mythology are imposing and majestic and add a feeling of adventure. The lightning bolt and the characters at the bottom running with sword in hand make me think of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. It's the perfect cover to draw in lovers of legends.
Written by Kobi Yamada
Illustrated by Elise Hurst
Seattle, WA : Compendium Inc., 2021. Picture Book.
I want to hang this book cover on my wall! The pencil and watercolor together make an elegant picture with the simple color choices. I loved the sculpted lions with all the attention to detail and the little boy with the hammer who was busy doing his best. This book cover caught my attention and is a definite favorite of mine.
By Andrea Wang
Illustrated by Jason Chin
New York : Holiday House, 2021. Picture Book.
A peaceful cover with soft pastel watercolors. What's not to like about it? It's expressive and gives you the feeling of contentment. The girl walking barefoot in the weeds reminded me of my childhood and I was curious about her story.
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