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Winner: So You Want to Be President, by Judith St. George

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Winner: So You Want to Be President, by Judith St. George

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In illustrations rendered in a harmonious mix of watercolor, ink, and pastel chalk, Small employs wiry and expansive lines that echo political cartooning and invest this personable history of the presidency with imaginative detail, wry humor, and refreshing dignity. Small's illustrations capture the spirit of each president featured and provide a genuinely enlightening overview of this unique American institution.

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Casey at the Bat, by Ernest Thayer and Christopher Bing

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Casey at the Bat, by Ernest Thayer and Christopher Bing

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In the format of an 1888 scrapbook, the immortal ballad of Ernest Thayer finds new life in Christopher Bing's innovative treatment. Pen-and-ink scratchboard “engravings” in late nineteenth-century style seamlessly blend memorabilia and trompe l'oeil re-creations in an homage to the great American pastime.

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Click, Clack, Moo, Cows that Type, by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin

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Click, Clack, Moo, Cows that Type, by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin

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Farm-smart cows recycle a piece of outdated technology, a manual typewriter, to improve barnyard conditions. Lewin's illustrations help tell this tongue-in-cheek story about bovine agitators locking horns with Farmer Brown in a battle of will and wit that results in a comically satisfying conclusion.

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Winner: The Three Pigs, by David Wiesner

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Winner: The Three Pigs, by David Wiesner

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In The Three Pigs, the plot and form of a familiar folktale unravel as the pigs are huffed and puffed off the page and into a new world. The trio cavorts through scenes from a nursery rhyme to a fairy tale, liberating other characters on the fly. Using a range of artistic styles and thrilling perspectives, Wiesner plays with the structure and conventions of traditional storytelling, rede fin ing the picture book.

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Winner My Friend, Rabbit by, Eric Rohmann

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Winner My Friend, Rabbit by, Eric Rohmann

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Mouse shares his brand-new toy airplane with his friend Rabbit, and no one can predict the disastrous—but hilarious—results. When the airplane lands in a tree, the chaos only builds as Rabbit drags, pushes, and carries the whole neighborhood, including Elephant, Hippo, and Crocodile, to aid in the rescue. Eric Rohmann's hand-colored relief prints express a vibrant energy through solid black outlines, lightly textured backgrounds, and a robust use of color.

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Winner: The Man Who Walked Between the Towers, by Mordecai Gerstein

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Winner: The Man Who Walked Between the Towers, by Mordecai Gerstein

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This true story recounts the daring feat of a spirited young Frenchman who walked a tightrope between the World Trade Center twin towers in 1974. His joy in dancing on a thin wire high above Manhattan and the awe of the spectators in the streets far below are captured in exquisite ink and oil paintings that perfectly complement the spare, lyrical text.

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Winner: Kitten's First Full Moon, by Kevin Henkes

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Winner: Kitten's First Full Moon, by Kevin Henkes

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Henkes employs boldly outlined organic shapes and shades of black, white, and gray with rose undertones on creamy paper to tell a simple story of a kitten who mistakes the moon for a bowl of milk. The moon, the flowers, the fireflies' lights, and the kitten's eyes create a comforting circle motif. The gouache and colored-pencil illustrations project a varied page design that rhythmically paces the spare text.

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Winner: The Hello, Goodbye Window, by Norton Juster and Chris Raschka

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Winner: The Hello, Goodbye Window, by Norton Juster and Chris Raschka

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In this sunny portrait of familial love, a little girl tells us about her everyday experiences visiting her grandparents' house. Raschka's style resembles the spontaneous drawings of children, perfectly mirroring the guileless young narrator's exuberant voice. White space balances the density of the layered colors, creating a visual experience that is surprisingly sophisticated.

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A vintage camera washed up on the beach provides a young boy with a surprising view of fantastical images from the bottom of the sea. From fish eye to lens eye, readers see a frame-by-frame narrative of lush marinescapes ebbing and flowing from the real to the surreal.

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Winner: The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick

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Winner: The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick

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Hugo is a young orphan secretly living in the walls of a train station where he labors to complete a mysterious invention left by his father. In a work of more than five hundred pages, the suspenseful text and wordless double-page spreads narrate the tale in turns. Black-and-white pencil illustrations evoke the flickering images of the silent films to which the book pays homage.

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WInner: The House in the Night, by Susan Marie Swanson and Beth Krommes

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WInner: The House in the Night, by Susan Marie Swanson and Beth Krommes

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Richly detailed black-and-white scratchboard illustrations expand this timeless bedtime verse, offering reassurance to young children that there is always light in the darkness.

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Winner: The Lion & the Mouse, by Jerry L. Pinkney

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Winner: The Lion & the Mouse, by Jerry L. Pinkney

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The screech of an owl, the squeak of a mouse, and the roar of a lion transport readers to the Serengeti plains for this virtually wordless retelling of Aesop's classic fable. In glowing colors, Pinkney's textured watercolor illustrations masterfully portray the rela tionship between two very unlikely friends.

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Winner: A Sick Day for Amos McGee, by Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead

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Winner: A Sick Day for Amos McGee, by Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead

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In this tender tale of reciprocity and friendship, zookeeper Amos McGee gets the sniffles and receives a surprise visit from his caring animal friends. Erin Stead's delicate woodblock prints and fine pencil work complement Philip Stead's understated, spare and humorous text to create a well-paced, gentle and satisfying book, perfect for sharing with friends.

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Winner: A Ball for Daisy, by Chris Raschka

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Winner: A Ball for Daisy, by Chris Raschka

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In a wordless book with huge children's appeal, Chris Raschka gives us the story of an irrepressible little dog whose most prized possession is accidentally destroyed.  With brilliant economy of line and color, Raschka captures Daisy's total (yet temporary) devastation. A buoyant tale of loss, recovery and friendship.

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Winner: This is Not My Hat, by Jon Klassen

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Winner: This is Not My Hat, by Jon Klassen

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In this darkly humorous tale, a tiny fish knows it's wrong to steal a hat. It fits him just right. But the big fish wants his hat back. Klassen's controlled palette, opposing narratives and subtle cues compel readers to follow the fish and imagine the consequence.

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Accompany a family on an unforgettable weeklong train trip from Omaha to Sacramento in 1869. Flowing, detailed blank verse text and warm, thoroughly researched illustrations fuel the adventure. ALL ABOARD! for this stunning aural and visual celebration of early rail travel.

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Winner: The Adventures of Beekle The Unimaginary Friend, by Dan Santat

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Winner: The Adventures of Beekle The Unimaginary Friend, by Dan Santat

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In four delightful “visual chapters,” Beekle, an imaginary friend, undergoes an emotional journey looking for his human. Santat uses fine details, kaleidoscopic saturated colors, and exquisite curved and angular lines to masterfully convey the emotional essence of this special childhood relationship.

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Winner: Finding Winnie The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear

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Winner: Finding Winnie The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear

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This heartening tale is an incredible account of the friendship and love shared between a soldier and the real bear that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh.

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Winner: Radiant Child, The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, by Javaka Steptoe

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Winner: Radiant Child, The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, by Javaka Steptoe

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The short yet brilliant life story of Jean-Michel Basquiat and his determination to become an artist are revealed through poetic language and illustrations dramatically influenced by Basquiat's own style.

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Winner: Wolf in the Snow, by Matthew Cordell

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Winner: Wolf in the Snow, by Matthew Cordell

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In this wordless picture book, a girl and a wolf pup, both lost in a snowstorm, need help from each other to find their way home.

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Winner: Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall

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Winner: Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall

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A lighthouse keeper and his new wife raise their family and survive the hardships and joys of life offshore in this lovely, idyllic picture book.

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Winner: The Undefeated, by Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson

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Winner: The Undefeated, by Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson

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Alexander's poetry and Nelson's illustration pair wonderfully in this stunning ode to the courage and strength of African Americans.

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Winner: We Are Water Protectors, by Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade

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Winner: We Are Water Protectors, by Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade

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An indigenous girl explains why water is sacred and that the "Black Snake" (pipelines) will destroy the earth. She takes up a rallying cry with her people to defend water and the planet.

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All the World, by Elizabeth Garton Scanlon and Marla Frazee

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All the World, by Elizabeth Garton Scanlon and Marla Frazee

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Frazee's small vignettes and sweeping double-page spreads invite readers to share a joyful day with a diverse, multigenerational community. Flowing lines and harmonious colors give vibrant life to Scanlon's poetic text.

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Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal

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Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal

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Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela thinks her name is too long, so her father tells her the story of where it came from.

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Bear Came Along, by Richard T. Morris and LeUyen Pham

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Bear Came Along, by Richard T. Morris and LeUyen Pham

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After tumbling into a river, Bear is swept into an epic journey, collecting woodland companions along the way.

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Simple and joyful domestic routines underscore the deeply entwined lives of two feline companions and the impact of loss on one.

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A Big Mooncake for Little Star, by Grace Lin

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A Big Mooncake for Little Star, by Grace Lin

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A mischievous child and her mother bake a mooncake and the temptation of sweet treats unfolds nightly against an inky black sky. The phases of the moon have never been so tasty!

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A summer's power outage draws an urban family up to their building's roof and then down to the street for an impromptu block party. Rocco illuminates details and characters with a playful use of light and shadow in his cartoon-style illustrations. He delivers a terrific camaraderie-filled adventure that continues even when the electricity returns.

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The Cat Man of Aleppo, by Irene Latham, Karim Shamsi-Basha, and Yuko Shimizu

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The Cat Man of Aleppo, by Irene Latham, Karim Shamsi-Basha, and Yuko Shimizu

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War-torn Aleppo is given hope from Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel’s humanitarian efforts to care for the deserted cats in the city.

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Coming on Home Soon, by Jacqueline Woodson and E.B. Lewis

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Coming on Home Soon, by Jacqueline Woodson and E.B. Lewis

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Evocative watercolor paintings illuminate a story of cross-generational love and convey the longing of a child anticipating her mother's return. Lewis's portraiture and attention to light sources, from cold winter hues to warm interior tones, reflect the loneliness of the child and the comforting strength of her grandmother.

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A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever, by Marla Frazee 

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A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever, by Marla Frazee 

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In lively, detailed, subtly retro cartoons, Frazee gently pokes fun at adult expectations and captures the unbounded joy of two friends experiencing a parent-free summer adventure.

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In this Caldecott Honor book, Jasper Rabbit has all the carrots he wants until the creepy carrots start following him around: when he comes home from Little League, while he brushes his teeth, and even hiding in the shed, until he comes up with the perfect plan to stop their stalking. James Naughton's narration adds an eerie atmosphere to an enticing story

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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, by Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James

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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, by Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James

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In a vibrant, joyful tribute to the barbershop experience, a young black boy relishes in the majesty of a fresh new cut.

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Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet Slave, by Laban Carrick Hill and Bryan Collier

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Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet Slave, by Laban Carrick Hill and Bryan Collier

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Collier's arrestingly beautiful artistic interpretation of Hill's poetic text reveals Dave the potter's artistic process while also conveying the dignified triumph of his humanity in the face of oppression. Lush, earth-toned, multimedia collages are illuminated in soft, ethereal light that focuses the eye on the subject of each spread.

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A Different Pond, by Bao Phi and Thi Bui

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A Different Pond, by Bao Phi and Thi Bui

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In this gentle, honest tale of immigrant survival, a young Vietnamese American boy and his father go on an early morning fishing trip. Based on the experiences of both the Vietnamese American illustrator and author, this story depicts the immigrant experience as well as universal themes of family, love, and survival.

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The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins, by Barbara Kerley

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The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins, by Barbara Kerley

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, by Mo Willems

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, by Mo Willems

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A persistent pigeon asks, pleads, cajoles, wheedles, connives, negotiates, demands, and uses emotional blackmail in attempts to get behind the wheel. Pigeon will not take no for an answer and puts the reader on the spot, using an escalating series of tactics. Perfectly paced, every line and blank space in the deceptively simple illustrations are essential to this distinguished work.

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Double Bass Blues, by Andrea J. Loney and Rudy Gutierrez

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Double Bass Blues, by Andrea J. Loney and Rudy Gutierrez

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Aspiring musician Nic navigates two worlds—his suburban school and the bustling city streets of his home—in this picturebook about community, family, and the power of music.

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As a tiny plant springs from the ground, curious bugs watch it grow and marvel in their own buggy language. Whimsically detailed paintings showcase their activities and the subtly passing seasons.

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Ella Sarah Gets Dressed, by Margaret Chodes-Irvine

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Ella Sarah Gets Dressed, by Margaret Chodes-Irvine

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Standing in front of her wardrobe, Ella Sarah selects her attire and makes her own fashion statement. Cheerful, bold colors outlined in white emphasize Ella Sarah's freedom and confidence. Pink polka-dots on an orange background and blue-green rickrack on the borders of the jacket flap foreshadow her unique outfit.

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Extra Yarn, by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen

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Extra Yarn, by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen

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A selfish archduke threatens to halt a little girl's transformation of a colorless town and steal her box of magical yarn.  Klassen's innovative digital technique results in shifts of color that signal character change and critical turns of plot -all done with just the right stitches of humor.

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Simple words and paintings create a jewel-like package in a stylish yet unpretentious concept book that invites the new reader in again and again. Lush, textured paint, combined with strategically placed die cuts, introduces the age-old chicken-and-egg riddle for the youngest reader.

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Flora and the Flamingo, by Molly Shaar Idle

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Flora and the Flamingo, by Molly Shaar Idle

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The budding relationship between an awkward young girl and a graceful flamingo is revealed through carefully orchestrated flaps. The minimalist setting, limited color palette, use of white space and page turns create a timeless and joyful visual experience.  The call-and-response of this balletic duet is cinematic and comedic.

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Freedom in Congo Square, by Carole Boston Weatherford and R. Gregory Christie

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Freedom in Congo Square, by Carole Boston Weatherford and R. Gregory Christie

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In rhythmic text and exuberant illustrations, Weatherford and Christie tell the story of slaves who, after toiling all week, had one afternoon free to dance, sing, and play music in New Orleans' Congo Square.

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Going Down Home with Daddy, by Kelly Starling Lyons and Daniel Minter

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Going Down Home with Daddy, by Kelly Starling Lyons and Daniel Minter

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An African American family reunion gives a boy a chance to connect to his vibrant roots as he contemplates the perfect way to honor his great-grandmother.

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Gone Wild: An Endangered Animal Alphabet, by David McLimans

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Gone Wild: An Endangered Animal Alphabet, by David McLimans

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This black-and-white iconic alphabet is sophisticated enough to intrigue and captivate readers of any age. A contemporary interpretation of an illuminated alphabet melds animals and letters into twenty-six unique and elegant graphic images.

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Concise explanations of natural history run in tandem with a visual story of a girl and her father hiking in this stunning depiction of the Grand Canyon.

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Elaborate topiary sculptures give visual form to memories in a wildly fanciful garden tended by a child and his beloved great-grandfather. Using an inspired palate, Lane Smith invites readers to tour a green lifetime of meaningful moments.

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In this original concept book, Seeger engages all the senses with her fresh approach to the multiple meanings of “green.” Using thickly-layered acrylics, word pairings and cleverly placed die cuts, she invites readers to pause, pay attention and wonder.

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Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad, by Ellen Levine and Kadir Nelson

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Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad, by Ellen Levine and Kadir Nelson

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Inspired by an antique lithograph, Nelson has created dramatically luminous illustrations that portray Henry “Box” Brown's ingenious design to ship himself in a box from slavery to freedom.

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A beach outing for the dog and a full day at home for the cat are skillfully interwoven in this quiet tale of friendship. Spare text describes the day's events while soft, glowing illustrations tell the real story of parallel activities with subtle humor. McCarty's design choices from font and page layout to size and inviting cover art show great attention to detail in this masterfully executed picture book.

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Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride, by Marjorie Priceman

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Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride, by Marjorie Priceman

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Energetic lines and rich watercolors animate this aerial adventure over eighteenthcentury France. Priceman, who received a 1996 Caldecott honor for Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin, combines spare text, dynamic design, and masterful perspective to illuminate the humor and high jinks of three animals swept up in the winds of history.

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How I Learned Geography, by Uri Schulevitz

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How I Learned Geography, by Uri Schulevitz

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Recounting memories of his family's flight from the Warsaw blitz and his years as a refugee during World War II, Shulevitz employs watercolor and ink to depict a boy liberated from his dreary existence through flights of fancy.

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Interrupting Chicken, by David Ezra Stein

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Interrupting Chicken, by David Ezra Stein

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Stein's hilarious story presents Little Chicken and her long-suffering Papa, who just wants to get through a bedtime story without his daughter's metafictive disruptions. Exuberant artwork shifts media and style, taking readers into three fairy tales, culminating in Little Chicken's “Bedtime for Papa,” but truly delivering a story for all.

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Finding a magical red crayon, a bored and lonely girl draws a new door on her bedroom wall that leads her to a wondrous but perilous new world. Her drab, sepia-toned, humdrum reality gives way to sumptuous, lushly-hued watercolor and pen and ink landscapes.

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Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, by Mo Willems

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Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, by Mo Willems

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An ordinary trip to the laundromat with Dad becomes a hilarious epic drama of miscommunication when Trixie realizes that her beloved stuffed animal is left behind. This energetic comedy, illustrated with an unconventional combination of sepia-tone photographs and wry cartoon ink sketches, charms both parents and children.

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Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity, by Mo Willems

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Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity, by Mo Willems

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Masterful photo collages take Trixie and her daddy through their now-familiar Brooklyn neighborhood to the pre-K class where Trixie discovers that her beloved Knuffle Bunny is not “so one-of-a-kind anymore.”

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Last Stop on Market Street, by Matt de la Pena and Christian Robinson

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Last Stop on Market Street, by Matt de la Pena and Christian Robinson

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CJ's journey with his Nana is not just a simple bus ride; it is a multi-sensory experience through which he discovers that beautiful music, nature, and people surround him.

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In her endeavor to make sweaters for 30 curious grandchildren, a harried grandmother embarks on a quest for peace and quiet.

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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by Doreen Rappaport and Bryan Collier

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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by Doreen Rappaport and Bryan Collier

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In this picture-book biography of Martin Luther King Jr., Rappaport's spare text and carefully chosen quotes are carried to a powerful emotional level by Collier's art. From the smiling, inviting image on the cover to each striking double spread the artist portrays significant events evoking King's purpose, telling readers that “his big words are alive for us today.”

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From the 2021 Caldecott press release: Cozbi A. Cabrera captures a young girl’s adoration for her mother in a series of masterful acrylic paintings that chronicle a day in their lives. Light, texture, and vibrant color imbue each moment with love, telling a universal, yet an exquisitely specific story that centers everyday Black joy.

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Watching the birds and squirrels in her yard, a young girl discovers the joy and wonder of nature. In delicate and precise India ink and watercolor, McDonnell depicts the awakening of a scientific spirit. A perceptive glimpse of the childhood of renowned primatologist Jane Goodall.

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Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led her People to Freedom, by Carole Boston Weatherford and Kadir Nelson

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Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led her People to Freedom, by Carole Boston Weatherford and Kadir Nelson

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Nelson's dramatic renderings evoke the spiritual and physical journey of Harriet Tubman. Emotionally powerful images combined with poetically evocative text portray a strong woman who followed her star to an extraordinary destiny.

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Mr. Wuffles finds a new toy that is actually a tiny spaceship in this nearly wordless science fiction tale of epic and miniature proportions. Crisp watercolor and India ink illustrations shine in an innovative graphic novel, picture book hybrid featuring hidden worlds, alien languages and one peeved cat.

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Castillo's evocative watercolor illustrations tell the story of a young boy's visit to his grandmother, and the reassuring way she helps him to lose his fear and experience the busy, loud city in a new way.

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In this striking rendition of Noah and the Great Flood, Jerry Pinkney has integrated the well-known story from Genesis with masterful pencil and watercolor illustrations to create a stunning whole. Vibrant paintings evoke the tone of the story from lush, sweeping views of the earth to intricate details of the massive ark, myriad animals, Noah and his family, and finally to the restoration of the planet.

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The Noisy Paintbox: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky's Abstract Art, by Barb Rosenstock and Mary GrandPre

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The Noisy Paintbox: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky's Abstract Art, by Barb Rosenstock and Mary GrandPre

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Abstract artist Vasily Kandinsky experienced colors as sounds and sounds as colors; he created work that was bold and groundbreaking using colors from his "noisy paint box.”  His process is reflected beautifully by GrandPré, whose paint flows across the page in ethereal ribbons of color.

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Olivia, an inquisitive, creative, confident young piglet, is “very good at wearing people out.” With the touch of a minimalist, Falconer has created an exuberant character using deft black lines, delicate charcoal shading, generous white space, and spots of brilliant red.

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One Cool Friend, by Tony Buzzeo and David Small

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One Cool Friend, by Tony Buzzeo and David Small

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Energetic line and dizzying perspective combine for a rollicking tale of Father, Elliot and a highly improbable pet (or two). Buzzeo's text, brimming with sly wordplay, earns its perfect counterpoint in Small's ink, watercolor and pencil illustrations with chilly details and visual jokes that invite many repeated readings.

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Outside In, by Deborah Underwood and Cindy Derby

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Outside In, by Deborah Underwood and Cindy Derby

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This picture book explores the ever-present lure of the outdoors as it appears at our windows and tempts us with sounds and fragrances, even as we spend most of our time inside.

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A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart, by Zetta Elliot and Noa Denmon

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A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart, by Zetta Elliot and Noa Denmon

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This powerful poem captures a Black child's wide range of emotions over the passage of a year—from joy to sorrow and anger when he learns of a shooting, and, subsequently, to hope and love.

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With a simplicity that belies their depth, Lehman's nuanced watercolor illustrations transport a city girl, an island boy, and the viewer beyond their familiar worlds. This wordless picture book offers an enticing visual journey with surprising twists and reveals the mysterious power of books.

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Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Colors, by Joyce Sidman and Pamela Zagarenski

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Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Colors, by Joyce Sidman and Pamela Zagarenski

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Playful illustrations enliven Sidman's expressive poetry in this exploration of the seasons and their colors.

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Sweet's inspired mixed media illustrations illuminate the personality and work of a man passionately interested in many things. Her collages combine disparate elements to create a cohesive whole, echoing the ways in which Roget ordered the world into lists that evolved into his groundbreaking thesaurus.

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The River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams, by Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet

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The River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams, by Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet

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Sweet's mixed-media collage and primitive watercolors flow seamlessly with Bryant's prose to reveal the important bits and pieces of Williams's ordinary yet extraordinary life as a doctor and poet.

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Rosa, by Nikki Giovanni and Bryan Collier

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Rosa, by Nikki Giovanni and Bryan Collier

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From the arresting cover through the endpapers, Rosa, with Giovanni's spare, elegant prose and Collier's iconic illustrations, celebrates the quiet courage of Rosa Parks. Radiant watercolors of faces and hands highlighted against the edges of richly colored collages create a distinguished work of art.

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The state of Fox's garden mirrors his grieving process as he mourns his best friend.

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Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen

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Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen

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Klassen's use of texture, shape and earth tones in this deceptively simple book invite readers into the experience of two boys, who, accompanied by their dog, set out to dig a hole. Readers will find an unexpected treasure and be challenged to ponder the meaning of “spectacular.