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Outside In

Every year I check out some of the newest Caldecott picture book winners, thanks to learning about this illustrator award from Everyday Reading.  It's fun to look at and read books that are wining awards for their pictures.  And invariably the kids really enjoy these.

This year, I checked out a huge haul of books from Janssen's mock Caldecott list, and we actually had the winner in there - We are water protectors - which we did enjoy and find beautiful, however it wasn't my overall favorite. 

Outside In, written by Deborah Underwood and Illustrated by Cindy Derby was my favorite book in terms of story and illustrations that are beautiful and add to the story so well.  I just wanted to read this one everyday we had it, and couldn't resist adding it here in case you're looking for a truly beautiful picture book that all your kids will enjoy.  When looking it up to write this post, I see this picture book did win a 2021 Caldecott Honor award and that the author has another award winning book - The quiet book - which I will need to check out.  Also, Deborah Underwood also wrote The Panda Problem and Walrus in the Bathtub, both of which were amusing.







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