Picture Book Review

Something Old: Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak- Over fifty years ago, children began imagining a place where wild creatures roam and they can be king, thanks to Maurice Sendak's award-winning book. Now, Sendak's illustrations continue to inspire the imaginations of children around the world, taking readers on the unforgettable journey to the place Where the Wild Things Are.

Something New: Red Knit Cap Girl to the Rescue by Naoko Stoop- Naoko Stoop's illustrations in her latest book are imaginative and unique in portraying one young girl's journey to help someone in need. It is a sweet story with lovable characters that shows how one small child can make a big difference.

Something Borrowed: Starry Safari by Linda Ashman; illustrated by Jeff Mack- From a rhino chase, to an ostrich race, Starry Safari definitely explores the wild side of bedtime! It is an amusing story that provides readers with one final adventure before drifting off to sleep.

Something Blue: Light Up the Night by Jean Reidy; illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine- In her illustrations, Margaret Chodos-Irvine is able to capture the clever and childlike imagination of the story's character, as she takes him traveling throughout the world in which he lives. Her illustrations are bright and exciting and have the ability to show that, though the world is large, we each have our "own little piece of the universe."