I grew up surrounded by tall lush pine trees and playing in and around them was standard childhood fare. Today’s picture book brings back many fond memories of those days while also combining poetry, look-and-find illustrations, and a gorgeously imaginative woods setting.

When I was in the first grade, I fell deeply, madly in love with violins and that love has never faded. Isn’t it amazing how lifelong passions can form so quickly and so strongly when we are so young? That is the same for the main character in today’s picture book.

Come and visit Seashell Key where mango trees sway in the salty breeze and the sand sparkles. You know you want to!

Take one talented writer, one talented illustrator, and an incredibly talented musician to capture in biography and what do you get? Today’s picture book!

I fully admit that I was a comic book geek (what I could find in my small town) growing up. I also admit that I love all things Marvel. As such, I was thrilled to be able to discuss this newest installment in the Mighty Marvel Team-Up series.