This Book of Mine

A dazzling depiction of the connection between diverse readers of all ages and their books, from beloved author-illustrator team Sarah Stewart and David Small.
This Book of Mine is a celebration of the power of reading, of the ways in which books launch our adventures, give us comfort, challenge our imaginations, and offer us connection. From new mothers to fantasy lovers, butterfly hunters to musicians, the readers of This Book of Mine all share a common passion for favorite books--whether freshly discovered at the library or bookstore or saved from childhood and reread across a lifetime. A unique gift for bibliophiles young and old, This Book of Mine trumpets a simple truth: A well-loved book in hand brings color to any reader's life.

About the Author
Husband-and-wife duo Sarah Stewart and David Small have worked together on several picture books, including The Gardener, a Caldecott Honor Book, among many other awards; and The Library, loved around the world. Small has also illustrated other acclaimed books, including the 2001 Caldecott Medal winner, So You Want to Be President? by Judith St. George, and his graphic memoir for adults, Stitches, finalist for the National Book Award. Stewart and Small live in a historic home filled with thousands of books on a bend of the St. Joseph River in Michigan.