A Book about Art!  

A colorful day-in-the-life of a child artist and her dog. This wordless picture book will delight readers of all ages as we see the protagonist decked out in her beret reminding art lovers that the title says it all -- this is a tip of the hat, er beret, to Claude Monet. The little artist struggles with getting the painting to represent what she wants it to look like, while the patient (and then not-so-patient) dog waits and waits. A surprise ending lends a wonderful message for all the perfectionists out there.

School libraries will want to add this title. Kids will gravitate to the simple story with the complex themes. Educators will enjoy sharing this one with any age, and the intro to Claude Monet for the youngest audiences makes this an outstanding selection for classrooms everywhere.

Claude by Phyllis Harris hit shelves May 19, 2026. Share widely!!

*I was offered an early reader access to the digital title via NetGalley courtesy of the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

The Small Things by Daisy Mahfooz

A Sibling Story to Savor and Remember

Steeped in Indian culture like a spicy chai, this book will whisk you away to a small village in India where the reader simmers and soaks in the sights, sounds, tastes and feelings of a world that feels far away but is so intimate and accessible. No, the village is not real, but the dusty roads leading to Dhingori will transport you to the fragrant mango and rice fields of this tight knit community where everyone seems to know everyone.

Mahfooz infuses poetry throughout the book. These nuggets of wisdom and heartfelt aphorisms propel the story of young Aadi and his brother Bali who live with their parents, until one day everything changes. These so-called “small things” that lead to bigger things brought me much pleasure as a reader, and I highly recommend this debut novel from an author I hope to hear more from.

Read Your World book haul: I won!

The Three-Year Tumble
by
Dayeon Auh
Translated by Tim Mohr