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cover of the picture book Who Doesn't Like Animals
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The Man Who Didn’t Like Animals

Posted on by Susan Uhlig

Perfect Picture Book Friday

It’s been a long while since I posted a picture book recommendation, but this one definitely deserves it:

The Man Who Didn’t Like Animals (Clarion, 2024) by Deborah Underwood and illustrated by LeUyen Pham is a fun read.

A man loves his tidy home and doesn’t like animals. But then a cat shows up. He tries to get it to go away, but it doesn’t. They find things they like in common and the man says, “Maybe THIS cat isn’t so bad.” Then another cat appears. And a dog. And another dog. Then a duck, then many other animals. What’s the man to do when his neighbors complain?

This book won an SCBWI Golden Kite Award for picture book text.

Deborah has published many many books. Read about them here and read about the author here.

Uyen pronounced win is an author/illustrator. Check out her website to learn about her, her art, and all her books. I love her attention to detail in these adorable illustrations.

cover of When God Makes Scribbles Beautiful
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When God Makes Scribbles Beautiful

Posted on by Susan Uhlig

Perfect Picture Book Friday

When God Makes Scribbles Beautiful (B&H Kids, 2024) by Kate Rietema and illustrated by Jennie Poh is a sweet picture book inspired by the author’s experience with foster parenting.

“Sometimes, hard things happen. It might feel like a dark scribble.” You can’t ignore it. And it won’t go away. But you can ask God for help. “And little bit by little bit, He will.” You may have to wait a while, but He’ll be with you while you wait. And someday you’ll be able to help someone else with a scribble.

This books explains many concepts about God in easy understandable language. Bible verses that reinforce the text are on the bottom of many of the spreads. The illustrations grow in beauty to match the text throughout the story.

The author has a second book coming out in October. Read about both books here. There are also free printables on the website to help kids talk about loss and hardship. Read about Kate here.

Check out a number of Jennie’s illustrations here where you can also see her awards. Read about her here.

cover of When a Dragon Moves In
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When a Dragon Moves In

Posted on by Susan Uhlig

Perfect Picture Book Friday

When a Dragon Moves In (Flashlight Press, 2011) by Jodi Moore and illustrated by Howard McWilliam is fun book about imagination.

“If you build a perfect sandcastle, a dragon will move in.” And it will be great–a built in marshmallow toaster, a raft, and a an assist with kite flying. But there are rules on the beach, so you have to hide his smoke and erase his footprints from the sand. Then he eats all of the peanut butter sandwiches, blows bubbles in your drink, and nibbles all the brownies. Which you are blamed for. Plus he kicks sand on your sister. So, you have to tell him to leave. Until…

Read about the author here and see her books here where you’ll see there’s a sequel called When a Dragon Moves In Again.

Check out the illustrator’s many children’s picture books, children’s novels, and magazine illustrations here. You can read his bio here. He also wrote and illustrated Just SNOW Already! (Flashlight Press, 2023).

cover of God Made You Too
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God Made You Too

Posted on by Susan Uhlig

Perfect Picture Book Friday

God Made You Too (WorthyKids, 2022) by Chelsea Tornetto and illustrated by Kimberley Barnes is perfect for sharing God’s nature with little ones.

God made the universe, hung stars, and spins the planets around. He formed the depths of space and YOU. He created oceans, mountains, creatures, the seasons, and billions of people, and YOU too.

Heartwarming text written in subtle rhyme and adorable illustrations make this a great read aloud book. It answers why He made you.

The author is a former classroom teacher. Check out Chelsea’s books here.

The illustrator likes bright and shiny as you can see in her illustrations on her website. Read about Kimberley here and see some of her books here.