Have you ever wondered what life would be like if the answer to your every wish was…yes?

Cake for breakfast?

 Yes!

Can I stay up late?

YES!

In Christina Uss’ picture book, The Island Before No, that is exactly how life works. On an island inhabited by unnamed walruses, every question is met with an affirmative. For the most part, life seems quite pleasant. Even when the walruses say yes to things they don’t really want to (like wearing an itchy shirt), life continues smoothly, as saying no simply isn’t part of their vocabulary. … More The Island Before No by Christina Uss, illustrated by Hudson Christie

Gigot’s story highlights the many layers of worlds that exist on our planet and reminds us that even though it is easy to feel overwhelmed at the weight and size of our world, we may be small, but significant parts.  … More The World in Our Backyard by Jami Gigot