Category Archives: children’s books

This book offers beginning swimmers both comfort and the exciting promise of adventure and discovery that awaits “when you can swim.” The illustrations depict adults sharing the joys of water with their young ones, from the gentle shallows perfect for lazy afternoons to the magical depths of underwater worlds. Wong’s stunning watercolor-and-pastel artwork showcases hisContinueContinue reading “WHEN YOU CAN SWIM”

Colorful, Play-Doh-like monsters with horns and goofy grins fill the pages of this engaging early reader. Og, one of these friendly creatures, is out collecting firewood when he discovers a large block of ice with a mysterious blue lump inside, visible only by two blinking eyes. Og tries to free the lump by bashing theContinueContinue reading “OG MEETS MOG!”

When an experiment in the garden stumps the older sister, the child gains a sense of ownership and confidence as a gardener. The story’s hopeful ending reassures curious beginners who might feel daunted by the unknown. Wong’s pastel illustrations, rich in color, light, and shadow, make each scene vibrant and immersive, allowing readers to almostContinueContinue reading “ALL THAT GROWS”