Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky. By Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond. Illus. by Daniel Minter. Knopf, $18.99 (9781984894366).
The long and complex history of the color blue, once so difficult to acquire, is explored through stunning acrylic illustrations and easy-to-read, descriptive text.
Isla to Island. By Alexis Castellanos. Art by the author. Atheneum, $21.99 (9781534469242).
In this nearly wordless graphic novel, Marisol’s world loses its color when she must emigrate alone to New York City. However, she rediscovers brightness in books, flowers, and food.
Killer Underwear Invasion! How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories. By Elise Gravel. Art. By the author. Chronicle, $14.99 (9781797214917).
This hilarious and informative graphic nonfiction book breaks down media literacy in an accessible, kid-friendly way.
Marshmallow Clouds: Two Poets at Play among Figures of Speech. By Ted Kooser and Connie Wanek. Illus. by Richard Jones. Candlewick, $19.99 (9781536203035).
In sections based on the four elements, this poetry collection sees two poets employ figures of speech to playfully explore and reimagine everyday objects and the natural world.
The Real Dada Mother Goose: A Treasury of Complete Nonsense. By Jon Scieszka. Illus. by Julia Rothman. Candlewick, $19.99 (9780763694340).
Using clever wordplay, Scieszka turns Mother Goose rhymes on their head Dada-style in a humorous work that encourages readers to continue the fun on their own.
Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual. By Carole Boston Weatherford. Illus. by Frank Morrison. Crown, $18.99 (9780593306345).
Taking inspiration from the classic African American spiritual, this picture book rendition highlights moments in Black history and the resilience of the Black community. [ Shop Now ]
