LitBit Speaks

Picturebook Favorites [Part IV]  ALA (2017) Where Are You?  Sarah Williamson "Where are you?" asks the green worm. "I am here!" replies to the pink worm.  But can you  see where the pink worm is? In the tradition of hide-and-seek storytelling, this seemingly simple story will keep youngsters engaged right from page one.  Simple shapes, delightful textures, and bright, solid colours make this book highly appealing to those with a visual aptitude! (Already Available - Knopf BFYR) The World is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid  Jeanette Winter Jeanette Winter tells the story of Zaha Hadid, a female, muslim architect who refused to play by the rules. She wanted her buildings to mimic nature: the waving grass, sea shells, and desert sand dunes that she saw around her. This inspirational true story is one that children and adults alike can hold close to spark their own imaginations and hopefully keep the work...

Picturebook Favorites [Part III]  ALA (2017) Not Quite Narwhal  Jessie Sima This book is hard to describe without using the word "sparkly" a lot. It is so vibrant and colorful, the images leap off the page. Sima's story is adorable, but has depth as our cute little protagonist works to find out where in the world he belongs. Is he a Narwhal because he was raised by them? Or is he a Unicorn because he looks and plays like them? A sweet read aloud, for any age! (Already Available - Simon & Schuster) LIFE  Cynthia Rylant (Author) and Brendan Wenzel (Illustrator) Life is big, bold, and beautiful, and sometimes a little bit scary. All of life's awesome wonder is expressed radiantly through Wenzel's artistic experimentation. Every animal expresses joy in its given environment, every vista boldly displayed in its full glory. Rylant's elegant prose is paired perfectly with every image. This is truly a work to savor! (Already ...