This look-and-search book challenges the reader to see things differently. The mouth of a tiger hides the face of a sloth; the teeth of a snake become the icebergs upon which a polar bear roams. The book asks us to reconsider what we expect to see … [Read more...]
La Moufle [The Mitten]
A charming film, this beautiful depiction of the approach of winter in the countryside will compel children aged 8-11 years old to discuss the importance of shelter and sustenance in a harsh environment. As snow falls, a girl and her grandparents … [Read more...]
November [Novembre]
The animals that live along a riverbank prepare for a long, cold winter in this gently told, beautifully animated short film by Swiss animator Marjolaine Perreten. Perreten also created Super Grand [Super Big]. As the rain falls and the sky grows … [Read more...]
On the Trail
There are very few wordless picturebooks produced in the Baltic region. Indeed, this work, by Anna Ring and published by the Estonian Comics Society, is the only contemporary example of the form. It is a pleasure to explore the wonderful world … [Read more...]
Out of the Blue
Alison Jay creates an evocative story that children aged 8-11 years old are sure to enjoy. A summer holiday to the seaside becomes more memorable than ever when a giant squid is beached upon the shore. Holiday-makers, birds, dolphins and sharks all … [Read more...]
En el Silencio del Bosque [In the Silence of the Forest]
Expectations are challenged in this postmodern picturebook. A little girl, dressed in red, is lost in a forest, and comes across a bear. However, the bear is not a threat and becomes her friend. The girl and the bear have a lovely time together: … [Read more...]
Laymun
Catherine Prowse and Hannah Quinn’s powerful film is about a woman who finds solace during a war by growing lemons in her garden. A set crafted out of paper depicts a war-torn, wounded cityscape. From the ruins walks the main character, turning to … [Read more...]
Abasso i muri [Brick by Brick]
This wordless board book is well-suited to a story time session for children aged 4-7 years old. This gentle, friendly, and warmly illustrated title is a good way to introduce themes such as peaceful conflict resolution and borders to a junior … [Read more...]
