I have a particular penchant for picture books. Below is a review I wrote of one you won't want to miss. (Plus two bonus titles with reviews coming later.)
Review:
Galing, Ed. Tony. Illus. by Erin E. Stead. New York: Roaring Brook, 2017. Print.
This illustrated poem in picture book form introduces readers to a gentle horse named Tony and his driver, Ed -- a bygone milk delivery team. Readers get a glimpse of a treasured memory as Tony and Ed go about their work in the early morning hours, pulling a wagon down the street, earning the young narrator's admiration and fondness. Gallon's succinct and tender verse endears Tony to readers (and spotlights a special friendship), while Stead's pencil illustrations bring the horse to life. Effective use of scale brings readers closer into moments, and farther for perspective -- in wordless spreads or full pages. Soft, nostalgic hues of yellow and blue capture the warmth from streetlights or homes, and the quiet beauty of pre-dawn. A sweet childhood recollection, this title is a must have for both poetry fans, as well as fans of the work of Caldecott winner Erin Stead.
Two other picture books I have read recently:
