A 19th-century classic gets the Caldecott treatment, two books celebrate their 25th anniversaries, and forgotten volumes from an award-winning illustrator return to print.
A Child’s Garden of Verses
The Provensens illuminate Stevenson’s beloved poems with all their attendant detail and charm. Golden Books, which first published the volume in 1951, is rereleasing it with digitally restored illustrations.
Tales for the Perfect Child
This new edition of Heide’s collection of stories features both a new, previously unpublished story as well as fresh spot illustrations from Ruzzier.
Me, All Alone, at the End of the World
This reissue of a 2005 picture book is redesigned and comes in a smaller trim size. Pairing up two award-winning children’s authors, the book follows a boy’s solitary, self-reliant existence.
The Fire Horse
This volume brings together three works from celebrated early Soviet poets—Vladimir Mayakovsky, Osip Mandelstam, and Daniil Kharms—alongside illustrations from famed constructivists of the time, including Lidia Popova, Boris Ender, and Vladimir Konashevich.
Ricochet River
Reissued for its 25th anniversary, this coming of age YA novel tells the story of teens in a hardscrabble Oregon town. Cody was a high school teacher when he drafted the novel about students forming unlikely friendships.
The Frog in the Well
Originally published in 1958 and long out of print, NYRB reissues this picture book illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Duvoisin. In the book, a small frog conquers his fears and sets off into the wide world.
The House of Four Seasons
In this picture book, first published in 1956, a family looks to buy a house in the country. What ensues is an exploration of the seasons as well as the color wheel as the family decides how to make their home cozy.
The Seashore Book
In time for its 25th birthday, this 1992 book is reissued and redesigned for a contemporary audience. Award-winning creators Zolotow and Minor team up for this picture book about a day at the seashore.
