(2) K-3 Translated by Kari Dickson. Illustrated by Akin Duzakin. A frail-looking child huddles with her mother in a bombed-out building. While the mother sleeps, a giant bird appears and prompts memories from before the devastation. In the child's unsentimental voice, some of the simplest details are the most heart-rending. Duzakin mitigates the sadness with compositions in which the child is enclosed by a circle of protection (mother's arms; bird's wing) or accompanied by a cheerful-looking cat. An honest, moving book for these times of dislocation and uncertainty.

Reviewer: Sarah Ellis | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2019

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Akin Duzakin. As its title suggests, this heady Norwegian import addresses existential questions to do with one's place in the world, as well as the experiences of people elsewhere. Lyrical text works seamlessly with Duzakin's evocative pastel and colored-pencil illustrations to introduce readers to a range of "what if?" scenarios (many on bleak topics such as war) that should prompt reflective, empathetic responses.

Reviewer: Debora Pearson

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Akin Duzakin. This poignant Norwegian import can be a discussion-starter. Walking together through a park, young William and his aging grandmother compare their fears--he worries about wild animals and disasters, she fears dying and "losing everything I love"--and offer each other comfort. The illustrations alternate between dark, dramatic views of William's imagined fears and the peaceful, woodsy scenes Grandma cherishes in the moment.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert