Swallows Swirl written with ease and fun by Christina Wilsdon and illustrated with gorgeous movement by Jess Mason is a wonderful picture book for 4–8-year-olds.

I Am Made of Mountains written by Alexandra Heinrichs and illustrated by Vivian Mineker is an interesting book for children 4-8 years of age about the country’s National Parks---- their beauty, history, and differences. (Charlesbridge) 2023.

A Natural History of Fairies is compiled beautiful by Emily Hawkins and illustrated with great beauty by Jessica Roux for readers 6-10 years of age. The big question is do fairies exist or not! This 10 by 12 - inch book is gorgeous and full of fun!

PALACE OF BOOKS written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco is a true story that Polacco lived when she was a child in Battle Creek Michigan. She was introduced to the work of John James Audubon by the Willard Library librarian Mrs. Creavy. This enabled Polacco to develop her visual artistic skills while struggling with dyslexia. The book is beautifully illustrated with all colors of birds front and center. This picture book is for readers 5-8 years of age.

The Dream Catcher is a beautiful story about a boy and his grandfather written and illustrated for children 4-8 years of age by Marcelo Verdad.

Mother Goose Treasury ----A Timeless Collection of Favorite Nursery Rhymes, illustrated with great care and fun by Priscilla Lamont, is perfect for babies to 3 years of age. There are 187 poems beautifully featured. (Cottage Door Press) 2018 and again in 2022.

Finding Things is written with wonderful incite about children 4-8 years of age by Keven Henkes. It is beautifully illustrated by Laura Dronzek as a little boy goes about finding things that no one else notices! The story is full of fun and the pictures are rich and lovely. (Greenwillow Books/ Harper Collins) 2024.

UP HIGH written and illustrated by Matt Hunt is a delightfully told story about the love between a father and son. Their walk through the very crowded city to a nearby park causes the little boy to ask his father to put him “up high” on his shoulders. From that vantage point the little boy sees interesting and beautiful things. Their luncheon on their favorite park bench is perfect for children 4-8 years of age (Nosy Crow) 2024.

What’s Inside a Flower? And Other Questions about Science and Nature written and illustrated by the versatile Rachel Ignotofsky is a very interesting journey through the life of flowers whether they’re growing in cities, jungles, swamps, deserts or on mountain tops. (Crown Books for Young Readers/Penguin Random House (2021).

Books Make Good Friends written by Jane Mount is a delightful picture book about books! Children, mothers and dads and grandparents will all be able to find book titles that they have loved over the years. Young Lotti, who is the storyteller, wants only to read alone. Soon she finds out how wonderful reading can be when others are also involved. The illustrations are special. (Chronicle Books) 2023.