This book, published by National Geographic, has as its premise that all children share certain fundamental experiences on a daily basis.  With lush and sensitive photographs, Kerley creates a story that can both resonate with and educate children about those who live elsewhere in the world.

Mealtimes are likely to be the focus for many children, and Kerley depicts this aspect well...

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I admit it—I am an enormous fan of Lobel’s Frog and Toad series.  I still chant lines from about willpower from the “Cookies” story, I cite Frog’s desire to be alone as different from lonely, and I empathize with their kite flying endeavors.  As a result, I was very excited to see that Lobel’s daughter, Adrianne Lobel, was publishing some new material that her father had...

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