by Nikki McClure (Abrams, 2015)
This is one of those books where the cover convinces you that you’ll love it. It’s both bright and cozy. Spare and warm.
A teensy giraffe peeks out of this boy’s hiding spot and you can see its smiling face, but only eager anticipation in this boy’s eyes.
Open.
This is my kind of kid. It looks like a grownup is over his shoulder, offering an open door and a pair of shoes. But he’s got a tower of bricks, a colander kingdom, and the very best pair of pajamas.
In is best.
Until out is.
And when out is cold and wet, in you go.
Nikki McClure’s paper cuts are intricate and exquisite, but they are also all-embracing. Not common artwork, but a reminder of the universal comforts of childhood and play and home.
A stark black and vibrant yellow are perfect patches of color to explore these opposing wishes. They balance, they tug, and they leave enough room for us to journey with him. By day and until nightfall.
In and out.
A perfect choice to celebrate curiosity, imagination, and the way we explore our world.
Another Nikki McClure favorite is here!
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