The Picture Book Buzz

Book cover - a girl tossing blossom petals into the air, standing before a background curved image of the U.S. flag

My America Blooms - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

This week's #PPBF choice is a powerful and poetic book sharing a resilient child's experience immigrating from Iran to the U.S.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Nazanin Ford

Excited to chat with debut author Nazanin Ford about the inspiration and insights into her poignant and gorgeous picture book - My America Blooms.

Book cover - title set on top of a grove of trees.

150,000 Trees: Growing a Memorial for 9/11's Flight 93 - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

This week's #PPBF choice is a gorgeous, touching tribute to the brave passengers and crew and the community who created a special space offering empathy and hope to visitors - 150,000 Trees.

Book cover - a river does an "s" curve at the bottom with young bunnies in innertubes floating on the river, while a mama bunny holds a baby and another reads on the shore. In the upper background four houses sit in a wooded glade.

A Cozy Summer Day - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

This week's #PPBF is a stunning new picture book encouraging the enjoyment of simple summer joys with family and friends - A Cozy Summer Day.

Photo of author/illustrator Eliza Wheeler

The Picture Book Buzz - 2026 Interview with Eliza Wheeler

Loved chatting with author/illustrator Eliza Wheeler about her stunning and peaceful picture book sequel - A Cozy Summer Day.

Collage of the photo of Charles Santoso and the book cover of Others.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Charles Santoso and Review of Others

Excited to chat with super talented illustrator Charles Santoso about his stunning and poignant new picture book - Others.

Book cover - five children standing on a hillside, one with hands open wide and another with a butterfly on their finger.

Awe! It's Everywhere - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

The week's #PPBF choice is a stunning and wonderfully lyrical concept picture book capturing and sharing the emotion of Awe.

Book cover - a girl sits on an enormous head of cabbage with blue and white hydrangeas blooming in the foreground.

The Cabbage Seed's Colossal Secret - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

This week's #PPBF choice is a uniquely inventive and touching informational fiction based upon a true story - The Cabbage Seed's Colossal Secret.

Book cover - Racoon sits on a log holding a bird, surrounded by an owl, squirrels, moose, beaver, rabbits, fox, woodpecker, crane, and a crow - many wearing sweaters.

The Sweater - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

This week's #PPBF picture book is a touching story of a community rallying around a new neighbor in need, perfect for both snuggle times or thoughtful moments.