Does spring arrive on soft little kitten feet? Or does it crack open like a robin’s egg? Does it waft in like pollen on the breeze, or does it wiggle in like a tadpole, grow legs, and hop away into ...

Whatever the calendar may say, the weather isn’t yet springy everywhere. For children still facing the old wintry mix, and even for those already surrounded by tulips and birdsong, picture books are a ...

Spring is here, bringing with it rain, mud, bugs, birds, frogs, flowers and the joy of rediscovering long, leisurely hours outside. These new picture books capture the delight of unpredictable weather ...

Welcome to our spring 2025 Children’s Preview issue! Authors and publishers discuss how they’re keeping up with the ever-shifting social media landscape. Editors share stories about the most ...

It’s the season of renewal, time to add to the books you’ve been reading to the kids all winter. The current crop of picture books is a delight, with ecology leading the way, especially books about ...

Go and Get With Rex, by David LaRochelle, illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka. (Candlewick Press, $17.99, due May 7) A perfect book for kids who know the alphabet but aren’t yet strong readers — or for any ...

Help your little ones into some of the best new books of Spring. Little Chick Amy Hest and Anita Jeram Candlewick, $17.99; ages 3-6 Little Chick so wants her small carrot to grow tall and her kite to ...

Birds and bees and flowers and trees! Children ages 2-10 will find lots of fabulous color in a crop of bright springtime picture books. Humming along under the surface in all of them, like lyrics ...

Spring brings a new crop of picture books for young children, many by Minnesota writers and artists. From the swirling dances of the powwow to a little boy's favorite purple tights to a child's ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

After reading through hundreds of fresh picture books, published this Spring, I can say with confidence that these five titles are among the best of the best. Hustle to your local library before the ...