Reading children’s books

We got a ton of children’s books (15) issued from the library. We had issued five the last time around.

The art in these children’s books is so awe-inspiring and beautiful. There was one book (Just like me), which told the story of a little girl navigating forming a new family. The other books had great art (a quiet conversation in the snow was especially beautiful. But the stories were nothing to write home about.

The first book in this new batch, Grace & family, blew my mind. Every page was so damn beautiful, filled to the brim with things to look at. I found myself stopping and just looking at the scenes and admiring everything. Add to that the fact that this book had a longer story, told beautifully.

I had not expected children’s books to be so beautiful, and full of unexpected and mature themes tackled so simply and beautifully.

Today, I read Moomin to Savya. On my way to becoming a Finn now!