Archive - Looking at Picture Books

Where the Wild Things Are

Jon and Mac consider: annoying Sendak quotes, Mac's high-school bully, gutter talk, a photo of Maurice looking good in a white tee, ambiguity…

Oct 4, 2024 •

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Jon and Mac consider: the plight of the picture book author, wildlife trafficking, tangenting, disappearing socks, death, life, and mush

Jan 13 •

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Six Board Books

The snow melts.

Feb 14 •

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Millions of Cats

Jon and Mac consider: a breakthrough in book design, rivers of cat blood, children's stories about old people who love each other, and whether Wanda Gág…

Oct 18, 2024 •

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Jon & Mac consider: a big dog party in a tree, teaching kids to read, surrealism, the "jerk bucket," a little party in a field in Canada, the hidden…

Mar 28 •

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Dipping into the Darkside

Darkness in children's literature

Dec 6, 2024 •

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Six of Jon's Book Ideas That Didn't Make It

but don't steal them cause who knows

Aug 8 •

Jon and Mac consider: cookie memes, are Frog and Toad picture books?, mismatched best friends, font talk, "Tossed Salad and Scrambled Eggs," resting…

Sep 13 •

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Six Fairy Tale Picture Books

"I'm so wicked."

May 16 •

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Seven Picture Books about Death

Death is one of literatures great themes, so maybe it shouldn’t be surprising that there are many wonderful picture books on the subject.

Jan 24 •

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Jon & Mac look at their online reviews even though you should never do that

Mar 18 •

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Rhythm in Picture Books

What is it? How do you get it?

Apr 19 •

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