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Jason Chin

Packs: Strength in Numbers by Hannah Salyer



I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes and contributions from Gordon C. James



Your Place in the Universe by Jason Chin



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

Are any of these titles...

"Distinguished"

Another amazing group of picture books. Every one of them is outstanding and Caldecott worthy. My favorite of this grouping is The Cat Man of Aleppo. I am familiar with Mohammad Alaa Jaleel (the Cat Man) who created a cat sanctuary (other animals have been included as well), in the middle of the Syrian war. He is depicted in words and bold, strong colors and black ink lines the type of person (hero) the Cat Man is. It is would wonderful if The Cat Man of Aleppo won not only on its merits but to make more people aware of the plight of these animals.

Your Place in the Universe may be the best book Jason Chin has ever created. This time Chin illustrates the scale of things in our universe. It is so smart, fun and just breathtaking! A favorite of mine for the Caldecott.

Your Place in the Universe
I just read this book yesterday. I agree with Laura, it is breathtaking. I also think that young readers will be fascinated by all the size and distance comparisons. Beautifully illustrated, and because Chin wrote the text and painted the illustrations, the two mesh together perfectly.

"Packs: Strength in Numbers" has captivating illustrations and celebrate the wild power and natural organization of animals. The bold colors enhance the wildlife, which is in clear control of the pace of this book.

"I Am Every Good Thing" is an important celebration of Black youth that inspires and challenges. Although I like the book, I'm not sure that the illustrations are unique enough as compared with their previous "Crown". I think it's more fitting to win (many) other awards.

I adore Jason Chin books and "Your Place in the Universe" surpasses my expectations. The illustrations are engaging and informative and the blue hues are welcoming. I agree that young readers will appreciate the size and distance comparisons; Chin knows his audience.

All 3 could be contenders.

I have not yet read "The Cat Man of Aleppo".

I Am Every Good Thing
I read this one a couple of weeks ago. I agree with Ellen's assessment of the book; the text is excellent in encouraging and celebrating Black youth, but I did not think the illustrations were particularly distinguished.

Packs: Strength in Numbers
I loved this book! The emphasis on togetherness in these various animal communities drives the narrative, which gives a little bit of info about the animal, and the collective noun for a group of the animals. The illustrations, rendered in cut paper, gouache, acrylics, and colored pencils, also emphasized the togetherness of the various animal groups. Terrific natural history for young ones.

Cat Man of Aleppo
I also loved this lovely, heart-warming story. The illustrations do a great job of showing the reader the desperation of the animals, the war damage of the city, and the kind-heartedness of Alaa as he feeds the many cats. Notes from the authors and illustrator at the back add even more information and context.