Cate Loveday

LIS 804.02

Art-iculation

Barnett, Mac and Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Matthew Myers. Battle Bunny

A Golden-esque Book gets transformed from a sweet story to one of danger! Added

elements will grab readers attention for a contrast that is sure to entertain readers of all

ages.

Bean, Jonathan. Building Our House

Drawings reminiscent of weekend comics enhance the charm of this story about a family

building a house. Small details added to each page will make it one to read again and again.

Billingsley, Franny, illustrated by G. Brian Karas. Big Bad Bunny

Mother mouse is looking for her little baby, can she find him with a big bad bunny in the

forest? Changes in perspective expertly display all sides of the story.

Black, Michael Ian, illustrated by Debbie Ohi. Im Bored

Convince a potato that kids arent boring? Harder than you think! On mostly white pages

color is used to show the real things that make being a kid fun, along with the imaginary.

Dominguez, Angela. Maria Had a Little Llama

This nursery rhyme gets a new look with Peruvian culture and a llama! Saturated colors

bring warmth and exuberance to a well-loved story.

Evans, Shane. We March

The sun rises, its a new day and a new dream. Large easy to decipher pictures mixed with

simple text make this a perfect book for young ones interested in freedom.

Floca, Brian. Locomotive

Sepia Tones create an old-fashioned account of a familys journey on the powerful

locomotive during the Westward Expansion. The details in the train itself will keep

viewers attention for long read alouds.

Gleeson, Libby, illustrated by Armin Greder. The Great Bear

A bear is trapped in a cage and forced to perform for people until he escapes. The dark

colors and eerie faces of the individuals displays the ugliness that is animal abuse in

captivity for personal entertainment.

Gravett, Emily. Wolves

Mixed media elements immerse the reader inside Rabbits book, where wolves can jump off

the pages. A character in itself, the book, literally becomes a possible ending for our rabbit

and wolf.

Jeffers, Oliver. This Moose Belongs to Me

A boy takes a moose as a pet, or so he thinks. The contrast of simplistic characters painted

over lush landscapes will delight readers. A quirky story, paired with equally entertaining

art.

Lunde, Darrin, illustrated by Catherine Stock. After the Kill

The African food chain comes full circle in this informational text. Watercolors and gouache

add texture and provide the reader with a chance to get close to the decomposition without

feeling overwhelmed.

McCarty, Peter. Jeremy Draws a Monster

Jeremys world is a canvas, through his doodles we seem him create a monster full of

texture and rich color. We cant let our monsters say forever, soon we have to move on.

Mora, Pat, illustrated by David Frampton. The Song of Francis and the Animals

Intricate woodcuts with the use of earth tones bring both spiritual and natural elements to

the story of a man who cared for and celebrated all Gods creatures.

Morales, Yuyi. Nio Wrestles the World

No opponent is a match for our young luchador! Vibrant colors and bold typography bring

the action to the center of the ring and will leave you cheering for more.

Radunsky, Vladimir. On a Beam of Light

The work and essence of Albert Einstein is captured in the books small details. The

textured paper and quick lines have a sense of the constant movement of a genius at work.

Rosen, Michael, illustrated by Quentin Blake. Michael Rosens Sad Book

A man copes with loss by examining how we experience grief. Haunting gray tones and

negative space are used to depict the weight and space sadness can take up inside and

around you.

Smith, Lane. John, Paul, George & Ben Large typography and miniature representations of our founding fathers enhance the humor of where they might have begun. A fun and approachable introduction to American history.

Stein, David Ezra. Dinosaur Kisses

A dinosaurs exploration with affection shows that we all love in our own ways. Thick

outlines and part crayon illustrations evoke the nostalgia of a coloring book and childhood

experiences with art and affection.

Trottier, Maxine, illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault. Migrant

Always moving, living in homes filled with other families ghosts, Ana uses her imagination

to explain her family dynamics. Pale opaque colors allow you to see the temporariness and

beauty in the situation.

Zuckerberg, Randi, illustrated by Joe Berger. Dot

A palate of pinks and oranges indoors, turns into a variety of colors outside that no camera

filter could capture. A clever mix of digital and traditional media remind us we all need to

reboot.