Children's books from Thames & Hudson coming Winter/Summer 2019

As a parent of a two year old, I am constantly bombarded by AWFUL books that have no style or class, often do not actually teach the child anything, or are just plain D-U-M-B! Luckily, the fine folks at Thames & Hudson have actually put THOUGHT, ART, and KNOWLEDGE into their upcoming Winter and Summer lineups. My two year old son has been loving each book as they come in and now I would like to share a little about each of our favorites. Thanks so much T&H!!!

THE EAR ($14.95, hardcover, February 2019, ages 3 and up), by Piret Raud
A surreal and charming fable about Van Gogh’s headless ear and her search for identity, purpose, and acceptance, by Estonia’s leading children’s book author.














STAY, BENSON! ($16.95, hardcover, February 2019, ages 3 and up), by Thereza Rowe

A playful story about a naughty dog who goes on adventures around the neighborhood whenever his owner leaves for school.
















THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER ($19.95, hardcover, April 2019, ages 7 and up), by John Ruskin, illustrated by Quentin Blake
The classic 19th-century fairy tale of adventure, magic, and good deeds, with a sharp sense of humor, now brought back to life with all-new illustrations in color by the legendary Quentin Blake.

THE BIG BOOK OF BIRDS ($19.95, hardcover, May 2019, ages 3 and up) by Yuval Zommer
From the author of The Big Book of Bugs, The Big Book of Beasts, and The Big Book of the Blue, an introduction for children to some of the most colorful, magnificent, and surprising feathered creatures from around the world.

NORM ($13.95, hardcover, May 2019, ages 5 and up), by Sylvia Liang
The heartening story of a boy from a very orderly town who discovers immeasurable freedom and creativity when he chases after a brightly colored bird and steps beyond his surroundings.













A SONG FOR BEAR ($14.95, hardcover, May 2019, ages 4 and up), by Gabby Dawnay, Illustrated by Alex Barrow

From the team behind If I Had a Dinosaur and A House for Mouse, an inventive tale about a bear who tries to learn to sing, with an inspirational message about celebrating what makes each of us unique.

HOW TO LIGHT YOUR DRAGON ($17.95, hardcover, June 2019, ages 4 and up), by Didier Lévy and Fred Benaglia
An imaginative, fun-filled guide to helping a pet dragon recover its fire-breathing abilities after its flames go out, filled with vibrant illustrations.







TONY T-REX FAMILY ALBUM: A History of Dinosaurs ($19.95, hardcover, June 2019, ages 5 and up), by Mike Benton, Illustrated by Rob Hodgson
An enchanting, fact-filled, humorous history of dinosaurs, with quirky illustrations, told by the last surviving dinosaur on Earth, Tony T-Rex.