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Hot new releases and under-the-radar gems for adults and kids.
Journey through the Northwest with some of our favorite regional board books.
We adore board books and the little readers who cherish (and bang, eat, drool on, and throw) them. Here are 22 of our favorite board books — some classics, some new releases, all destined to become the gems you
read night after night!
Staff Pick
Black bear! Blue Camas lilies! Red-headed sapsucker! With bold and handsome graphic design work by artist Amy Mullen, Colors of the Pacific Northwest is a wonderful way for kids to learn about not only colors but the many elements of beauty in the Pacific Northwest. Recommended By Gigi L., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
The Pacific Northwest is full of colors, and this handsome board book features this vibrant region in a unique and creative way. Featured are red for sapsucker, brown for pine marten, black for black bear, silver for coho salmon, and green for Douglas fir, among others. There is a fantastic world of colors, wildlife, and vegetation to be discovered, and this book is perfect for the little citizens of the Pacific Northwest and beyond!
About the Author
Amy Mullen is a self-taught digital illustrator living in Arlington, Virginia. She graduated from Sweet Briar College with a BA in dance and a minor in English and creative writing. In 2009, Amy created Mint Parcel, a line of affordable art prints for kids featuring animals, monsters, pop culture figures, and famous literary characters. Amy's books include My First Lift-the-Flap Animal Book, Colors of the Pacific Northwest, and Colors of New England.