Each week, I sift through stacks of new picture books looking for the ones that feel fresh, moving, or just plain fun. These five-word reviews are my way of marking what caught my eye and held it. Not full critiques, just honest first impressions drawn from voice, feeling, and the spark of something well made. … Continue reading Picture Book Review: 5‑word reviews (Big Boy Joy; Diego Fuego; No More Chairs; Pencil’s Best Story Ever; To Catch a Ghost)