Capturing elusive feelings in words and pictures is the central project, and the greatest challenge, of a children’s book. For young people led by their tender hearts, a book that understands those ...

In four new picture books, lions, tigers and house cats stand in for young children as they rein in wild emotions or finally let out a roar. By Matthew Cordell When my daughter was 2, we were enjoying ...

On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.” As we interviewed children’s publishing professionals while compiling this list, ...

Anxiety is increasingly prevalent in young children, with about 9.4 percent of children having an anxiety diagnosis, according to the CDC. For young children, symptoms of anxiety might look like an ...

From mouse holes and doughnut holes to a world without night, these five picture books have it all. By Mac Barnett Mac Barnett is an award-winning author of many acclaimed picture books, including “A ...