We Spend Our Years (HB, 1945, 154 pages) by Charlotte Kruger

This novel explores grief in a way that feels deeply personal.

What stands out about this novel is its deep sense of place.

A nice touch is the glossary of terms used in this activity book.

You will love the illustrated recipe index with tiny food icons.

This book stands out because it’s illustrated by a famous artist.

You will love how the illustrated speech bubbles add humor.

Each poem in this collection is illustrated with a matching image.

This activity book has a detective theme where you solve mini mysteries.

A nice touch in this activity book is the tear-out pages for easy sharing.

What stands out about this activity book is how it combines art and logic.

This novel has a sense of wonder that never feels childish.

This novel is a study in restraint, saying much with very little.

A nice touch in this activity book is the space for drawing your own scenes.

The characters in this novel feel like people you already know.

The heart of this novel lies in its honest, unpolished dialogue.

A nice touch is the illustrated quote on the back of the jacket.

A nice touch in this activity book is the fun facts sprinkled between activities.

This art book is illustrated with sketches from the artist’s notebook.

What stands out about this activity book is the thoughtful design of each activity.

This activity book includes a word scramble that gets progressively harder.