by Cat Wiese of Green Bean Books
“HOME”
by Carson Ellis (Hardcover $16.99)
Where do you call home? Is home in a shell like a snail? Or a big ship like a pirate?
Or a bird’s nest? Portland’s very own talented Carson Ellis solo debuts her newest book all about “Home.” Her whimsical illustrations cozily depict all the different kinds of homes you can think of, magical and practical. Where would a raccoon call home? Could a boot be considered home? No matter how big, small, square, round, imaginary or real, anything can be considered a home to someone.
“THE MAINE COON’S HAIKU”
by Michael J. Rosen
Illustrated by Lee White (Hardcover $17.99)
Attention cat lovers! What do you get when you mix cats and poetry? “The Maine Coon’s Haiku.” Poet Michael Rosen tells the sweet, mysterious, and usually indifferent “tails” of our favorite feline companion. Along with the five-seven-five prose are Portland’s own Lee White’s charming and elegant illustrations which capture the essence of what we love most about our furry housemates. Take your cat by the paw and venture through the poetic world of cat haikus.
“IN”
by Nikki McClure (Hardcover $16.95)
Have you ever just wanted to stay in? Inside your warm home, reading in books, possibly in the bathroom? Nikki McClure beautifully illustrates with her intricate paper cuts her idea of what staying “in” is like in her newest book, “In.” But what happens when you find yourself out? Step inside this enchanting story by Nikki McClure to find out what might bring you back In.
“FLY!”
by Karl Newsom Edwards (Hardcover $15.99)
Local illustrator Karl Newsom Edwards’ new picture book is about a fly that just doesn’t know how talented he is yet. Worm wiggles, and Spider swings, but Fly isn’t quite sure if he’s meant to wiggle or swing. With Edwards’ amusing and delightful illustrations, playful action words, and a fun page of brief bug facts, we are sure to discover what Fly can do. Perhaps you’ll discover what makes you unique along the way.
