January - 2021

Christiana Douglass

Jan 28, 20212 min read

Twenty Big Trucks in the Middle of the Street | drawn by Kurt Cyrus • written by Mark Lee

Twenty Big Trucks is one that has longevity on a child's shelf. Richly illustrated by Kurt Cyrus, it serves triple duty as an engaging,...

Christiana Douglass

Jan 22, 20212 min read

The Jolly Postman Series | Janet & Allan Ahlberg

There's no substitute for a handwritten note, and I think we will always be enchanted with the mail. The envelope, the stamps chosen, the...

Christiana Douglass

Jan 18, 20212 min read

The Blue House | Phoebe Wahl

Phoebe Wahl's breathtaking painting and collage work is not only so rich with personality, but has been steady and true to her style...

Christiana Douglass

Jan 15, 20212 min read

Cycle City | Alison Farrell

Alison Farrell's 2018 debut, Cycle City, is part Richard Scarry, part Marianne Dubuc with a sprinkling of local Portland whimsy that sets...

Christiana Douglass

Jan 13, 20212 min read

Alonzo Purr: the Seagoing Cat | drawn by Marylin Hafner • written by Mary Carey

"Alonzo Purr was the captain's cat on the ferryboat Liza Lee." The first line of prose is so pleasing to the ear, I don't even need to...