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Picture Books May 2020 Pikes Peak Library District will take a phased reopening approach for our 16 facilities that prioritizes the health and safety of our patrons and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Imaginative Illustrations
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| Handimals: Animals in Art and Nature by Silvia Lopez; illustrated by Guido DanieleWhat it is: This wildlife guide literally lends a hand to animal conservation through photographic illustrations featuring painted human hands.
Art alert: Many of artist Guido Daniele’s animal portraits (all comprised of painted hands in varying configurations) are so cleverly composed that kids may want a second look. Each portrait is accompanied by facts and a photo of the real animal itself. |
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| Viva Frida by Yuyi MoralesStarring: Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, as portrayed by an exquisitely crafted and photographed puppet.
What’s inside: Frida looks out from under her distinctive brow, inviting readers along (in English and Spanish) as she sees, dreams, and plays. The three-dimensional illustrations overflow with color and texture, as well as details from Frida's life (including her many pets).
Who it’s for: visually oriented kids (who’ll feast their eyes on the illustrations) and aspiring artists (who’ll relish the insight into the creative process). |
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| Most Marshmallows (Electronic checkout available for this title!) by Rowboat WatkinsWhat it’s about: Most marshmallows do only humdrum stuff, like going to school or eating their veggies. However, some marshmallows know they “can do anything or be anything they dare to imagine." From a knight to a circus performer to an astronaut, these intrepid confections will amuse and inspire their human readers.
Art alert: Be sure to have snacks ready before sharing this book with kids, because the illustrations feature real marshmallows, all sporting intricate pencil details and whimsical mixed-media environments. |
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| Seeing Into Tomorrow: Haiku by Richard Wright by Richard Wright; illustrated by Nina CrewsWhat it is: a small sampling from the hundreds of evocative haiku written by renowned author Richard Wright, accompanied by photo collages by artist Nina Crews.
Art alert: Illustrating Wright’s nature-themed poems, Crews’ photographs focus on the natural world as seen through the eyes of African American boys, and each lively collage captures an infectious sense of wonder and possibility.
Try this next: For a more exuberant taste of black boy joy, try Derrick Barnes’ award-winning Crown. |
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| Nancy Knows by Cybèle YoungStarring: Nancy the elephant, who’s certain that she’s forgotten something. But what?
What happens: As she tries to remember, many other things fill Nancy's thoughts -- and delicate, intriguing paper sculptures of those things fill Nancy's outline on the page. It's not until Nancy is able to empty her mind, however, that her memory finally returns.
Who it’s for: Anyone, young or old, who's ever had to search their own memory can relate to Nancy.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8! echildress@ppld.org |
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