Okay, the book itself isn’t unusually tiny. But it’s undeniably perfect by it’s own definition.
“tiny, perfect things” is written by M. H. Clark and illustrated by Madeline Kloepper. The book follows a child and grandparent as they go for a walk and look for the small, beautiful things that can be especially thrilling for young children. An accomplished snail, for example, or a wildflower blooming in the sidewalk both grace the pages of this book that is just a delight to flip through.
The last spread of this picture book is the perfect children’s finale. The pages fold out to reveal a long, detailed illustration of the street where our characters walked. It’s an invitation to play I Spy or revisit familiar vocabulary.
Kloepper’s illustrations are the kinds of illustrations I want to live in. The colors are bright enough for a child’s eye and still muted enough to feel like a permanent autumn. It’s the kind of book that makes me want more, from both author and illustrated. That said, it took a while for me to get my copy, so if you’re planning on gifting this book, be sure to order it soon.
The Verdict:
Grown Up Stars: 5/5
Kid Stars: 5/5
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