You may remember that I love an accidental theme for these blogs. Instead of leaning into spring (though obviously I’m delighted at its arrival), my books this month are all about family. So whether you’re outside in the sunshine or inside listening to the rain, check one out and enjoy with the whole family! I’m a firm believer that kids are never too old to enjoy a family read-aloud.

Picture Books

“While We’re Here” written by Anne Wynter and illustrated by Micha Archer

A mother and daughter, dressed in their best party clothes and clutching a wrapped gift, rush to get out the door. They race through the city, down the subway steps, and across the park. “Hurry hurry…we have somewhere to be!” But when they arrive, there’s only a lone leftover balloon, and they realize Mama got the date wrong. Instead of succumbing to disappointment, they discover what a gift it is to have nowhere to be. The two linger in the park, enjoying all the things they had to rush past before. The vibrant collage illustrations are wonderfully immersive, and the pacing of the text transitions beautifully from frenzied rushing to relaxation. Continue reading “Brianna’s Books: April Favorites 2026”