Sophisticated silliness in picture books can elevate a child’s enjoyment of the story—humor makes the words and images more engaging, while subconsciously enhancing a little one’s critical thinking skills with nuance and subtlety. For that matter, a funny picture book brings more enjoyment for the adult doing the reading, too. That’s a lot to ask of a book that typically hovers at 32 pages long! That’s a lot of pressure to put on those creators! Through innovative wordplay, situational misunderstandings, and, of course, cleverness in illustration, our presenters prove that picture books are timeless additions to any collection. 

Presenters: Matthew Diffee, Travis Jonker, Nathan W. Pyle

Moderator: Amanda Rziczneck