Purpose of this Blog...

You may have noticed that not all books are equal in capturing children's imaginations and in cultivating those innocent, tender souls. My goal is to help you find the ones that do!
(Painting by Mary Cassatt: "Mrs Cassatt Reading to her Grandchildren" -1888)




Tuesday, April 5, 2011

You CAN Judge These Books By Their Covers!


(But you don't have to, because they're already CLASSICS - soon to be adorned with Penguin Threads Deluxe Classic series bookcovers.)



These breathtaking covers, which wraparound and include french flaps, will be embossed to have the feeling of the intricate embroidery that is being created by Jilian Tamaki.  Click HERE to read her Sketchblog.


The story of Black Beauty never looked so foreboding...



My personal favorite:



Not to be missed - due out in October 2011.

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