I noticed last weekend, while at my local bookstore, a handful of recent picture books have predominantly white jackets.
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EXTRA YARN by Mac Barnett + Jon Klassen |
They look crisp, clean, and sharp.
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DRAGONS LOVE TACOS by Adam Rubin + Daniel Salmieri |
I’ll admit, I sort of chuckled because it transported me to ninth grade cheerleading when my sponsor/coach announced our cheer uniforms had been changed from the traditional red to white.
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ANOTHER BROTHER by Matthew Cordell |
We were mortified. They’d show dirt. Make us look ill in the middle of winter when we’d be far from suntanned. Oh, were we vain.
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A HOME FOR BIRD by Philip C. Stead |
But, you know what? Our coach was right. We looked sharp and put together… as well as a group of junior varsity cheerleaders could in side ponytails and bangs sprayed to the stratosphere. (As a side note, that was my last year to cheer. I had much more fun gabbing in the stands.)
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BOY + BOT by Ame Dyckman + Dan Yaccarino |
So these bright white jackets got my attention. They stood out on the crowded picture book shelf. I’d even wondered if it was a new trend. Then I remembered Olivia, which I believe debuted in 2000.
She’s still going strong. No matter the hue.
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OLIVIA and the FAIRY PRINCESSES by Ian Falconer |
So you know, I highly recommend every one of these books. They are fantastic and fresh, with incredible, whimsical art. Each deserves to be read and re-read and read again. Who said the picture book market is dead?
Now you tell me, are there any coincidences you’ve noticed in picture books?
~Kristin
I like the white background (like your blog!) It's clean and you get to see the important stuff immediately.
Hi Kristin, Thanks for recommending these picture books, I have two young nephews I am always looking to buy books for!
Lydia, thanks for dropping by. Looking forward to your book's release!
Kathryn, Good to see you here. 🙂 You really can't go wrong. They are all enjoyable reads!
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS looks like something that would go over well at our house. I like the covers. YA could use more white backgrounds.
Ok I tried to find the coincidences….TELL ME NOW!! I miss you. I really couldn't believe that pic of Jackson last week. K…he's SO HANDSOME! They are all just so beautiful! Katie told me M was in Z class! That's hilarious. I'm jealous:)