What is the magic behind a beautiful picture book? I get asked this a lot in the shop - and I can't tell you a formula, but it did get me thinking..
A book that pulls in both adult reader and child, a book with words as thoughtful as the illustrations, a book that was clearly made to be read over and over again, these are all ways I'd choose to describe the work of both Julie Morstad and Carson Ellis. They both have new books arriving this fall and pre-orders (yes! we do that now) are open for both. Read on for a little more about these equally wonderful and completely different books.
I've just added both to my cart, and simply cannot wait for them to arrive in September!
One Week in January: New Paintings for an Old Diary by Carson Ellis
"One Week In January" takes us back to the early 2000's when Carson has moved to Portland Oregon, and begins a journal that coincides with meeting other artists who will shape the next decade of her life. It's never been more fun to read someone else's diaries, especially when they're written and illustrated by Carson Ellis.
Pre-Order One Week in January for fall arrival
A Face Is a Poem by Julie Morstad
Walk through the pages of this lyrical book that asks what a face can tell us, reminds us of the beauty in each and everyone of us, and reflects on the heart opening observations children can make when they really look closely at something. Suitable for re-reads and deeper looks, I cannot wait for you to have this book.
Pre-Order A Face Is a Poem for fall arrival
