Tag: Mari Kanstad Johnsen

September 25, 2019 by Betsy Bird

Review of the Day: Paws + Edward by Espen Dekko, ill. Mari Kanstad Johnsen

When is a book about a dog more than just a dog book? Or a book about grief more than just about death? To make their lives easier, publishers like to slot books into categories. This one goes in the pile of books about holidays, while that one is for kids afraid of getting haircuts. But no matter the type, the best picture books transcend their boxes. This one does.