Children's Lit

The Gruffalo, Little Red Riding Hood, and the Good Life

On the horrors of being eaten in children's lit

Jun 7 •

Picture Book Review: The Skull

Jon Klassen nails it as usual

May 24 •

How Fantastic Is Mr. Fox?

Roald Dahl vs. Wes Anderson on the inimitable Mr. Fox

May 17 •

On Frederick, by Leo Lionni

Redefining work and art, or; Leo Lionni reads Aesop's Fables

Apr 26 •

What do you read when you're drowning in laundry?

Picture books for making peace with the mess

Apr 12 •

In Defense of Where the Wild Things Are

Sacrament and grace in Sendak's most famous book.

Mar 29 •

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