Patty Brozo

In these oversize board books, every page is bursting with life and tons to discover! Children as young as age 2 have a blast pointing out recognisable things—a jack-o'-lantern, a black cat, a ghost in the window—while older kids can follow the star characters through all kinds of bustling Halloween scenes. Wimmelbooks are virtually instruction-free, inviting kids to make their...

A school playground can be a solitary place for a kid without playmates; in one survey, 80 percent of 8- to 10-year-old respondents described being lonely at some point during a school day. The Buddy Bench by Patty Brozo brings this scenario to life through a vibrant cast of kids, and Mike Deas's illustrations enrich their games with imaginary planes...