Kiwi recently shared these books with me, and they are perfect for a Wednesday post! The Silk Roads: an Illustrated New History of the World, by Peter Frankopan and illustrated by Neil Packer. Yes! It's a book for children! (Well, maybe slightly older readers). Beautifully written, it's easy to understand and takes the reader from early times to 2013. Do be warned, though, history is violent.

Next is the Caldecott Award book Grand Canyon, by Jason Chin. Filled with information about the history, flora and fauna of the canyon, this is just a wonderful book. The artist uses a technique I thoroughly ... the borders of his pictures are filled with information. Read it twice in one sitting!

Reading Hermit With Dog