For those of you who are unfamiliar with author/illustrator, Kim Krans, I highly recommend her picture books. Not only are they stunning, but her work is highly original and full of whimsy. Both ABC Dream and 123 Dream are wordless, however, Krans...
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Wednesday, Aug 30, 2017
Our new Friday Night Movie series is starting this upcoming Friday, September 1st! Every Friday evening starting at 5:30 we will be showing a movie in the Children's Storytime Room. While we will not be serving snacks you are always welcome to...
Saturday, Aug 19, 2017
Nightlights by Lorena Alvarez is a delightfully creepy and beautiful graphic novel. Part fairy tale, part nightmare with an ending open enough for sequels, this is journey you won't want to miss. While the visuals are enough of a hat tip to other...
Friday, Jul 28, 2017
Jane Ray's new folktale retelling, The Elephant's Garden is absolutely stunning. Not only is the tale itself lovely, but Ray's illustrations show her understanding and respect for the folktale's origins. Be sure to check this one out! Jane Ray...
Monday, Jun 12, 2017
Would you love to bring your children to storytimes at ICPL but don't have time during the morning? Have no fear, Pajama Storytime is here! Stop by the children's storytime room from 6:30-7:00 on the second and fourth Monday of the month in June,...
Friday, May 26, 2017
In the mood for something cute? Stephanie Graegin's debut picture book as author and illustrator, Little Fox in the Forest, is a wordless triumph. The story is heartfelt and the pacing of the narrative is perfect for younger readers. This is...
Friday, Apr 28, 2017
Prepare to go on a journey of self discovery with a little unicorn named Kelp. Jessie Sima's premier picture book is a winner and definitely one not to miss. The illustrations are beyond adorable and the story is particularly sweet, but I won't...
Tuesday, Mar 7, 2017
Today, Molly Idle has released her first board book which happens to be the fourth entry in her seminal Flora series. Flora and the Chicks is an adorable, mostly wordless, counting primer. Your little one will love exploring numbers 1 through...
Friday, Feb 17, 2017
La Madre Goose by Susan Middleton Elya and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal, has become my new favorite picture book for February.
Tuesday, Jan 3, 2017
The votes have been tallied with more than 100 cast for our Mock Caldecott nominees. Of the fifteen titles chosen we are naming one winner and five honor books as there was a tie for the fourth space. Without any further ado, let's get to which...
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About Casey
Casey buys books for ICPL's youngest readers. However, she enjoys reading books of all shapes and sizes. You can find her at the Children's Desk, out and about at one of our area preschools, or providing in-house programming like StoryJAM.