Olivia is a wonderful story about a very curious little pig that reminds me so much of my own daugthers, I just can't get enough of the book. Look at the use on line and color in this illustration. What a stark contrast from curved natural lines to strong, straight man-made lines. Olivia is so small, but the use of color brings your eye directly to what is most important in this picture.

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 Olivia by Ian Falconer

My Brother Martin

Usually a book read in February, but should be for the entire year. This book is a great perspective on Martin Luther King Jr.s life as a child.

My Brother Martin by Christine King Farris Illustrated by Chris Soentpiet