Just One Wave
Author & illustrator: Travis Jonker
No waves at the beach? Liam comes up with a series of creative ideas to coax one out of hiding. Childlike ink and digital art.
Our Young Reviewer Says:
I liked the part of the sandcastle. I liked how he splashed the baby. It’s special because he really wanted to do something. It had all our favorite things in it like the baby, swimming, summer, floaties. The pictures were funny and cool.
–Surayah, age 5, Elmhurst, NY
Fireworks
Author: Matthew Burgess,
Illustrator: Cátia Chien
On a sweltering Fourth of July, two children explore their neighborhood and attend a spectacular fireworks display after sunset. Rhythmic, alliterative text; dynamic, evocative mixed-media art.
Our Young Reviewer Says:
I liked that the fireworks page opened up. The illustrations are so cool. It’s special because it reminded me of the fireworks I saw from my fire escape. The illustrations make me think of the story when I look at them. The story about all the fireworks helped me enjoy the book. I love fireworks.
–Idris, age 6, Elmhurst, NY
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